Make My Heart
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Because I really care
I tell myself I need you
But is that really fair?
I really truly love you
And I'll always be there
Just don't know how to tell you
I can be the friend that I was to you
Like we were right from the start
I can be right there when you want me to
Even a million miles apart
I gave you every part of me that I could
But the one thing I can't give you
Is my heart
Is my heart
(Your heart, your heart, your heart, your heart)
I wish that I could like you
My feelings are sincere
But every time I try to
It kinda disappears
I know how much you love me, mmm
And you want me to love you
But every time I try to
Ooh the feelings ain't there
I can be a friend like we used to be
Like we were right from the start
I can be right there when you call me up
Even a million miles apart
See, I gave you every part of me that I could
But the one thing I can't give you
Is my heart
Is my heart
(Your heart, your heart, your heart)
My heart, your heart (your heart)
I gave you every part of me that I could
The one thing I can't give you
Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart)
Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart)
Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart)
Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart)
But I can't do it, I can't do it
The song Make My Heart by Toni Braxton is an ode to the seductive power of love. The lyrics express the physical and emotional reactions that love can inspire. The opening verse describes the physical sensation of being near the person who ignites passion in the singer. The second verse delves deeper into the emotional pull of the person. The singer confesses that being near this person leads to a loss of control, which creates a new level of excitement. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing that the object of the singer's affection is the only one who can create this reaction in their heart.
The lyrics then shift to a description of how the physical and emotional pull of this person causes an "adrenaline rush" and deeper level of surrender. The chorus repeats twice, with added vocalizations and harmonies. The bridge raises the stakes, with the singer saying that this person has caused them to "have a break-a-down in my heart." The song ends with the chorus, repeating the title phrase several times.
Line by Line Meaning
You pull me close
When you come near, I feel a strong attraction towards you
I get this kind of reaction, yeah
Your presence causes a physical and emotional response in me
Everywhere
In all situations, my feelings for you stay the same
Can you feel my pulse?
My heartbeat quickens when you're around
My heart is beating faster, yeah
My emotions are intensifying because of you
From this love affair
My feelings for you have grown into a romantic relationship
And it would be only you talking in my ear
In my mind, I can only hear your voice and no one else's
Your lips are so beautiful; oh, I want them near
I am deeply attracted to your physical appearance
Your eyes they undress me
Your gaze penetrates through me, making me vulnerable
They make me confess it
Your eyes make me want to reveal my innermost desires and feelings
The things you make me do
I am compelled to act in certain ways because of my feelings towards you
Guess now I'm outta control
My emotions have taken over and I am no longer in charge of my actions
And you make my heart
You have a powerful effect on my emotions
You make me dance
You bring joy and excitement into my life
Sweat out my hair oh, oh, oh, oh
My emotions are so intense that I am physically sweating
Go flying out, flippin' in the air, oh, oh, oh, oh
My emotions are so powerful that I feel like I'm flying and flipping in the air
Get pumped enough
My heart is pumping so hard that I can feel it in my entire body
Coming outta my clothes
My intense emotions are causing me to take off my clothes
You know you do it for me, yes, you do, oh, oh
You have the power to make me feel this way
Chorus: Make my heart
Commands the person to have an effect on her emotions
Adrenaline rush
Intense excitement and energy caused by her feelings for the person
You whisper, I get sucked in, oh, yeah
Your words have a powerful effect on me
My heart bangs like drums
My intense emotions make my heart beat like a drum
The sound of pure seduction, yeah
Your voice and presence are deeply alluring
Oh, take me there
I want to be closer to you
Ooo, you made this woman have a break-a-down in my heart
You have affected me so deeply that I feel like I'm having a breakdown
The ones that fall drop like dominoes
My emotions are spreading and causing others to feel the same way
And you make my heart
You have complete control over my emotions
Da da dum dum dum
Onomatopoeic sounds to emphasize the powerful effect of the person on her emotions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Colbie Marie Caillat, Kameron Traviss Glasper, Kenneth B Edmonds, Oladapo Torimiro, Toni Braxton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
flytjsosweet
I remember having this on repeat when it first dropped. Toni was in her bag on this one. This how you age musically and not sound like the older artist trying to be young.
Cameron B
Same reminds me of 2010 lol
rhino79
Totally underrated song!!
Lisa Fraser
So fucking true
AdamAzali
An iconic song which should hv gained more attention if promoted more out of US.
Aidan Orange
AGREEEEEEED!!!
Leslie Grimes
I agree. should have been a billboard hit.
kidd_dunaway
I love the message behind this video... all kinds of ppl coming together and having a good time instead of judging and criticizing each other
Guy Michel
This song is everything. I love the album Pulse, especially Hands Tied.
Greg Traylor
this song and video is EVERYTHING!!!!!! Toni gave me all I needed and more.