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.
How Could An Angel Break My Heart
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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I heard he sang it from his heart
When I found out, thought I would die
Because that lullaby was mine
I heard he sealed it with a kiss
He gently kissed her cherry lips
I found that so hard to believe
Because his kiss belonged to me
How could an angel break my heart?
Why didn't he catch my falling star?
I wish I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wished our love apart
How could an angel break my heart?
I heard her face was white as rain
Soft as a rose that blooms in May
He keeps her picture in a frame
And when he sleeps he calls her name
I wonder if she makes him smile
The way he used to smile at me
I hope she doesn't make him laugh
Because his laugh belongs to me
How could an angel break my heart?
Why didn't he catch may falling star?
I wish I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wished our love apart
How could an angel break my heart?
Oh, oh
Oh, yeah
Oh, my soul is dying, it's crying
I'm trying to understand
Please help me
How could an angel break my heart?
Why didn't he catch my falling star?
I wish I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wished our love apart
How could an angel break my heart?
The lyrics to Toni Braxton's song "How Could An Angel Break My Heart" tell a story of heartbreak and betrayal. The singer hears that her ex-lover has moved on with someone else and is now singing a lullaby to her, a song that he used to sing to the singer. She is devastated by this news as she thought that the song was special and unique to their relationship. The singer then questions how an angel, a figure who is supposed to be pure and good, could break her heart in such a way. She also wonders if her own actions, such as wishing too hard for love, contributed to the downfall of their relationship. The singer is left to try to understand and cope with the pain of her broken heart.
The lyrics reflect on the emotional pain that can come from a failed relationship. The use of the word "angel" to describe the ex-lover adds to the sense of betrayal - this is someone who should have been good and pure, but has instead caused harm. The reference to the specific lullaby that the singer and her ex-lover shared highlights how intimate their connection was, making it even more painful to see him move on so easily. The lyrics also suggest that the singer may be blaming herself for the breakup, wondering if her own desires for love contributed to the situation. Through it all, the singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that her heart has been broken and that the relationship is truly over.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard he sang a lullaby
I was told he sang a soothing melody
I heard he sang it from his heart
It was said he sang with true feelings
When I found out, thought I would die
When I discovered the truth, I felt like my life was ending
Because that lullaby was mine
Because that melody was meant for me
I heard he sealed it with a kiss
I heard he gave her a tender kiss to seal the melody
He gently kissed her cherry lips
He softly kissed her red lips
I found that so hard to believe
I couldn't believe what I heard
Because his kiss belonged to me
Because his kisses were only meant for me
How could an angel break my heart?
Why would someone so pure hurt me in such a way?
Why didn't he catch my falling star?
Why didn't he try to save our relationship?
I wish I didn't wish so hard
I wish I didn't want our love to end so badly
Maybe I wished our love apart
Maybe my own wishes caused our love to fail
I heard her face was white as rain
I heard she looked pale like a rainy day
Soft as a rose that blooms in May
Her skin was as delicate and tender as May's blooming roses
He keeps her picture in a frame
He treasures her photo in a frame
And when he sleeps he calls her name
He whispers her name when he falls asleep
I wonder if she makes him smile
I wonder if she can make him happy
The way he used to smile at me
The way he smiled at me before
I hope she doesn't make him laugh
I hope she doesn't make him happy through laughter
Because his laugh belongs to me
Because I believe his laughter is mine
Oh, oh
An expression of distress or sadness
Oh, yeah
An affirmation of her feelings
Oh, my soul is dying, it's crying
A declaration of her inner pain and sadness
I'm trying to understand
She's trying to make sense of what happened
Please help me
A plea for assistance and comfort
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kenneth B. Edmonds, Toni Braxton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@felipemizael
I heard he sang a lullaby
I heard he sang it from his heart
When I found out, thought I would die
Because that lullaby was mine
I heard he sealed it with a kiss
He gently kissed her cherry lips
I found that so hard to believe
Because his kiss belonged to me
How could an angel break my heart?
Why didn't he catch my falling star?
I wish I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wished our love apart
How could an angel break my heart?
I heard her face was white as rain
Soft as a rose that blooms in May
He keeps her picture in a frame
And when he sleeps, he calls her name
I wonder if she makes him smile
The way he used to smile at me
I hope she doesn't make him laugh
Because his laugh belongs to me
How could an angel break my heart?
Why didn't he catch my falling star?
I wished I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wished our love apart
How could an angel break my heart?
Oh, heart
Oh, yeah
Oh, my soul is dying, it's crying
I'm trying to understand
Please, help me
How could an angel break my heart?
Why didn't he catch my falling star?
I wish I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wished our love apart
How could an angel break my heart?
Oh, heart, oh-oh
@bomfimjoaogabriel
“I heard he sang a lullaby
I heard he sang it from his heart
When I found out thought I would die
Because that lullaby was mine
I heard he sealed it with a kiss
He gently kissed her cherry lips
I found that so hard to believe
Because his kiss belonged to me
How could an angel break my heart
Why didn't he catch my falling star
I wish I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wished our love apart
How could an angel break my heart
I heard her face was white as rain
Soft as a rose that blooms in May
He keeps her picture in a frame
And when he sleeps he calls her name
I wonder if she makes him smile
The way he used to smile at me
I hope she doesn't make him laugh
Because his laugh belongs to me
How could an angel break my heart
Why didn't he catch my falling star
I wish I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wish our love apart
How could an angel break my heart
Oh my soul is dying, it's crying
I'm trying to understand
Please help me
How could an angel break my heart
Why didn't he catch my falling star
I wish I didn't wish so hard
Maybe I wished our love apart
How could an angel break my heart!” 🎵👼🏼💔
@davidabiodun7507
Can somebody just tell me where the fuck did the 90s go huh??
@jadedawnn6602
ikr smh
@gemwardle9165
i know 90s went to fast i miss the 90s music xx
@KaristaJoseph
Down the drain😩
@johnnyle8018
I know right. :(
@shaniabraithwaite5128
David Abiodun out
@SirChakaWilliam321
To the future generations - please don't let this music die
@lateshaclarke7715
what else do they have but our music.
@vanessacosta7426
Cadê os brasileiros de bom gosto curtindo essa bela melodia?
@DionSoares
Opa kkk volto aqui quase sempre ❤