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.
O.V.E.Rr.
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Sometimes you don't get what you want, no
Soon as you pop up on my phone
It's like here we go again
Crazy it's déjà vu, I swear we been here before
If I say I'm sick of you, then how you the antidote?
And if I keep on taking you, I swear I might overdose
I guess we both know it's really over (over)
It's a shame 'cause we just need some closure (closure)
The problem is nobody wanna go first (go first)
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
Over and over until we both say so (both say so)
So why we keep on going down the same road? (Same road)
Promise we gon' end it 'cause we both know (both know)
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
Yeah (fiendin' your juice)
(Fiendin' your juice) Yeah
(Fiendin', fiendin')
(Fiendin' your juice)
(Faded)
We can't keep doing this again
We love each other but we both can't win
Once we get started can we begin
To even be friends? Yeah
Crazy it's déjà vu, I swear we been here before
If I say I'm sick of you, then how you the antidote?
And if I keep on taking you, I swear I might overdose
Why can't I let it go, why can't I let it go?
I guess we both know it's really over (over)
It's a shame 'cause we just need some closure (closure)
The problem is nobody wanna go first (go first)
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
Over and over until we both say so (both say so)
So why we keep on going down the same road? (Same road)
Promise we gon' end it 'cause we both know (both know)
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
(Fiendin' your juice)
(Fiendin' your juice)
(Fiendin', fiendin')
(Fiendin' your juice)
(Faded)
In "O.V.E.Rr" by Toni Braxton, the lyrics capture a tumultuous relationship that has reached its breaking point. The opening lines, "We can't leave well enough alone/Sometimes you don't get what you want," suggest that the couple's attempts to move on from their problems have been unsuccessful. They are caught in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes and falling back into old patterns. Whenever one of them reaches out to the other (as indicated by "Soon as you pop up on my phone"), they quickly find themselves entangled in their destructive dynamic once again.
The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and exhaustion with this ongoing cycle. The line "Crazy it's déjà vu, I swear we been here before" expresses the feeling of constantly reliving the same problems and conflicts. There is a realization that despite expressing the desire to be rid of each other, they are drawn back into the toxic relationship. The metaphor, "If I say I'm sick of you, then how you the antidote?," emphasizes the irony and confusion in seeking comfort from someone who causes pain.
Furthermore, the lyrics touch on the struggle to break free from this destructive cycle. There is a recognition that it is time to bring closure to the relationship. However, both parties are hesitant to take the first step towards ending it. The line "The problem is nobody wanna go first" suggests that they are trapped in a stalemate, unable to make a definitive decision. The repetition of "O-V-E-Rr" emphasizes the finality of the situation while also highlighting the difficulty both individuals face in accepting it.
The lyrics also hint at the addictive nature of their relationship. The phrase "fiendin' your juice" suggests that despite the pain and turmoil, there is still a craving for the other person. It reflects the struggle to let go and move on, as addiction often involves a desire for something that is harmful or detrimental to an individual's well-being. This further illustrates the complex emotions involved in their situation.
Overall, "O.V.E.Rr" portrays a relationship stuck in a repetitive and toxic cycle, where both parties acknowledge the need to bring closure but struggle to let go. The lyrics capture the frustration, confusion, and addictive nature of their bond, providing a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the difficulties of breaking free from unhealthy patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
We can't leave well enough alone
We are unable to accept things as they are and constantly seek change or improvement.
Sometimes you don't get what you want, no
Occasionally, desires and wishes go unfulfilled.
Soon as you pop up on my phone
Immediately upon receiving a message or call from you.
It's like here we go again
The cycle of repetitive patterns and conflicts resumes.
Crazy it's déjà vu, I swear we been here before
It feels insane how familiar this situation is, as if we have experienced it previously.
If I say I'm sick of you, then how you the antidote?
If I express my exhaustion and frustration with you, how can you possibly be the solution?
And if I keep on taking you, I swear I might overdose
Continuing to involve myself with you may be detrimental to my well-being, reaching a point of excessive toxicity.
I should just let it go, but why can't I let it go?
I logically understand that I should release this relationship, but I struggle to do so emotionally.
I guess we both know it's really over (over)
Both of us are aware that our relationship has truly come to an end.
It's a shame 'cause we just need some closure (closure)
Regrettably, we require a sense of finality and resolution to achieve emotional peace.
The problem is nobody wanna go first (go first)
The difficulty lies in neither of us being willing to initiate the process of letting go.
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
The situation can be simply described as being over and finished.
Over and over until we both say so (both say so)
Repeatedly and continuously, until both of us acknowledge and agree on its conclusion.
So why we keep on going down the same road? (Same road)
Why do we persist in following the same path that leads to dissatisfaction and unhappiness?
Promise we gon' end it 'cause we both know (both know)
We make a commitment to terminate the relationship because deep down, we are aware it is necessary.
Yeah (fiendin' your juice)
Expressing a desire for your presence and affection.
(Fiendin' your juice) Yeah
Craving and longing for the connection we once had.
(Fiendin', fiendin')
Intensely desiring to experience the same emotional high.
(Fiendin' your juice)
Yearning for the intoxicating effects of your love and attention.
(Faded)
Feeling emotionally drained and worn out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angelica Vila, Patrick JQ Smith, Antonio Dixon, Toni Braxton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arminmesic8928
"O.V.E.Rr."
We can't leave well enough alone
Sometimes you don't get what you want, no
Soon as you pop up on my phone
It's like here we go again
Crazy its déjà vu, I swear we been here before
If I say I'm sick of you, then how you the antidote
And if I keep on taking you, I swear I might overdose
I should just let it go, but why can't I let it go
I guess we both know it's really over (Over)
It's a shame 'cause we just need some closure (Closure)
The problem is nobody wanna go first (Go first)
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
Over and over until we both say so (Both say so)
So why we keep on going down the same road? (The same road)
Promise we gon' end it 'cause we both know (Both know)
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
Yeah (Fiendin' your juice)
(Fiendin' your juice)
(Fiendin')
(Fiendin')
(Fiendin' your juice)
We can't keep doing this again
We love each other but we both can't win
Once we get started can we begin
To even be friends, yeah
Crazy its déjà vu, I swear we been here before
If I say I'm sick of you, then how you the antidote
And if I keep on taking you, I swear I might overdose
Why can't I let it go, why can't I let it go?
I guess we both know it's really over (Over)
It's a shame 'cause we just need some closure (Closure)
The problem is nobody wanna go first (Go first)
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
Over and over until we both say so (Both say so)
So why we keep on going down the same road? (The same road)
Promise we gon' end it 'cause we both know (Both know)
It's just O-V-E-Rr, O-V-E-Rr
(Fiendin' your juice)
(Fiendin' your juice)
(Fiendin')
(Fiendin')
(Fiendin' your juice)
@geoffreywiggins8804
Toni always coming through with the best break up songs.
@humblequeen2714
And always at the right time 😂
@dianejones718
Yesssss
@larrythompson2492
Amen
@TerrellRobertson-dt2ig
N 80th St
@zandilemabaso6019
She says (If I say I'm sick of you, then how you the antidote? And if I keep on taking you, I swear I might overdose) This line is 🔥🚒🚨
@TerrellRobertson-dt2ig
1987
@mirandag3136
Yas Toni you really did your thing on This album can we say Grammy 🏆
@user-be9pn9kh5p
GRAMMY!!
@MileGaGa
Believe me, Grammy doesnt deserve her.