She has won 7 Grammy Awards. The RIAA named Braxton as one of the top selling R&B artists of all time.
She first burst onto the scene in 1992 on the Boomerang soundtrack, after Anita Baker turned down the opportunity. In 1993 Toni released her self-titled debut album, which stayed at the top of the charts for a year and was a critically acclaimed album.
Toni released her sophomore effort, Secrets in 1996 which also did very well on both R&B and Pop charts. From that album Toni got two #1 hits; "You're Making Me High "and "Unbreak My Heart", which spent 14 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard top 100, and was a worldwide hit. After 5 Grammy awards and a little break, Toni Braxton came back strong with her 2000 album The Heat. Though not as successful as her first two albums, The Heat went on to sell 4 million copies and spawned the huge hits "He Wasn't Man Enough"and "Just Be A Man About It".
Toni has released two further albums, 2002's More Than a Woman and 2005's Libra. Toni's sixth studio album Pulse was released in May 2010 via Atlantic Records. The singles "Yesterday" and "Hands Tied" were the biggest hits. Subsequent singles to be released from "Pulse" include "Make My Heart" and "Woman."
In January 2011, the WE Television Network confirmed that it had signed Toni and the rest of the Braxton family for a reality series, Braxton Family Values, which will be marketed as one of the network's flagship shows. The series debuted April 12, 2011, and looks at the relationship between Toni, her mother, and her four sisters; Trina, Tamar, Traci and Towanda — all aspiring singers themselves — along with the interpersonal relationships of each family member. The show also looked at Braxton's heavily publicized separation from estranged husband, singer Keri Lewis. Toni parted ways with her long time manager Vincent Herbert (who was also the husband of sister Tamar Braxton at the time), and signed a new management deal with Los Angeles-based entertainment/production company 'The Collective'.
In 2014, Toni released a collaborative album with Babyface entitled Love, Marriage & Divorce; primarily inspired by their individual divorces (Toni with Keri, and Babyface with Tracey Edmonds). The album was supported by the singles "Hurt You", "Where Did We Go Wrong" and "Roller Coaster"; and won Best R&B Album in the 57th Annual Grammy Awards (2015).
Toni's long-awaited eighth album Sex & Cigarettes was released on Def Jam in March 2018, which was supported by the singles "Deadwood", "Long as I Live" and "FOH". The album also featured a sole guest appearance from singer Colbie Caillat, and was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album in the 61st awards ceremony (2019).
Signing to Island Records in 2020, Toni released her ninth album Spell My Name in August 2020, featuring collaborations with H.E.R. & Missy Elliott. The album was released to positive reception, but was her lowest-charting album yet, peaking at #163 on the Billboard 200.
Gimme Some
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Goes back to Adam and to Eve
I know you know
What I want for
And if it ain't clear to you, baby
Don't stop, let's rock
Give it to me, baby
Gimme, gimme
Gimme some, gimme some
Ain't like you don't want none
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What you gonna do?
Gimme, gimme
Gimme some, gimme some
Don't fight what you can't, son
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What you gonna do?
You know you can't ignore it
I'm always there in your dreams
You know and I know what you want for
If it ain't clear to you, baby
Don't stop, let's rock
[Chorus]
Four letter words and three wishes
Is what I came for
Love birds blowin' kisses in picture-frame form
With just a fraction of this major attraction, coming soon
I bust and implode
Gimme, gimme room
I keep blazin'; it's so amazin'
The occasion that I am raisin', massive body invasion
So what you savin' all that love for?
Open up your mind, explore, and make it hardcore
I'll be your candy store
Give you just a little more than what you bargained for
And if you ask me for some guidance, it's not a minus
I'll break it down to a science, kitchen appliance
Sixty-nine, gimme mine; I'll be your valentine
365 days I want my sun to shine
See, I've been waiting for the planets to realign
Total eclipse on my lips until the end of time
The lyrics of Toni Braxton's song Gimme Some primarily discuss sexual desire and the frustration that arises when that desire is not reciprocated. The first verse alludes to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, implying that sexual desire is as old as humanity itself. She urges her romantic interest to give into his desire for her, saying that if he's not sure what she wants, he shouldn't hesitate to "rock" with her. The chorus is a plea for him to "give" her some - meaning, to act on his sexual desire for her.
Line by Line Meaning
It is an age-old story
This situation has existed for a long time and is a common theme in human relationships.
Goes back to Adam and to Eve
This is a reference to the biblical story of creation and the first romantic relationship between Adam and Eve.
I know you know
I am confident that you are aware of what I want.
What I want for
My desires in this situation are clear.
And if it ain't clear to you, baby
If you are uncertain about what I want, then...
Don't stop, let's rock
Don't hesitate, let's proceed and get what we both want.
Give it to me, baby
I want you to give me what I desire.
[Chorus]Gimme, gimmeGimme some, gimme someAin't like you don't want noneYeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahWhat you gonna do?Gimme, gimmeGimme some, gimme someDon't fight what you can't, sonYeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahWhat you gonna do?
The chorus is a repetition of the artist's desire for the other person to give them what they want, and an acknowledgement that the other person also desires this.
You know you can't ignore it
I am confident that my presence in your life and my desires for this situation cannot be ignored.
I'm always there in your dreams
My influence is so strong that I am present even in your subconscious thoughts.
Four letter words and three wishesIs what I came for
The singer is looking for a straightforward, intimate encounter with the other person.
Love birds blowin' kisses in picture-frame formWith just a fraction of this major attraction, coming soon
The artist is acknowledging the strong attraction between them and is anticipating acting on that attraction soon.
I bust and implodeGimme, gimme room
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by their desire and needs space to act on it.
I keep blazin'; it's so amazin'The occasion that I am raisin', massive body invasionSo what you savin' all that love for?Open up your mind, explore, and make it hardcore
The singer is encouraging the other person to let go of any inhibitions and embrace the passionate encounter they are about to have.
I'll be your candy storeGive you just a little more than what you bargained for
The singer is promising the other person a thrilling and satisfying encounter.
And if you ask me for some guidance, it's not a minusI'll break it down to a science, kitchen appliance
The artist is willing to be communicative and ensure that both parties are enjoying the encounter, using a metaphorical comparison of sex to a precise kitchen process.
Sixty-nine, gimme mine; I'll be your valentine365 days I want my sun to shineSee, I've been waiting for the planets to realignTotal eclipse on my lips until the end of time
The artist is openly expressing their desire for a consistently passionate sexual relationship with the other person, using astronomical imagery to convey the intensity of their feelings.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAXTON, EDMONDS, LOPES, PHA
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