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.
Seven Whole Days
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Seven whole days
And not a word from you
Seven whole nights
I'm just about through
I can't take it, won't take it
Can't take it no more
I had about enough of you
I'd rather be on my own
Yes, on my own
Darlin', darlin'
You know if you cared anything about love
You would've been front and center
Lovin' me and touchin' me
Honey, honey
You know if you knew anything about me
You would've been much more tender
Oh, squeezin' me, caressin' me
You could've had about anything you wanted
But you messed it up
You had to be tough
You told your friends
You had me wrapped around your finger
You were talking kinda cocky
Like you had it goin' on
All the while you knew
That things were kinda shaky
You knew that you were wrong
Dead wrong to be
Mistreating me
How can we go on?
[Chorus]
I'd rather be on my own
Yes, on my own
Sugar, sugar
You know if you knew anything about sweet
You would've been talkin' to me
Everyday
Seven days a week
Baby, baby
You should've been givin' me
A little more time
But you were just much too busy
Abusin' me and usin' me
I would've done about anything
You wanted
I was there for you
I was crazy about you
When I was sittin', thinkin'
I was kinda special
You were runnin' 'round
Hittin' every other girl in town
How could you love me
When you knew you played me funny?
You knew that you were wrong
Dead wrong to be
Mistreating me
How can we go on?
[Chorus]
I'd rather be on my own
Yes, on my own
Deep in my heart
You were number one to start
But then you changed
You threw my heart away
Told your friends that
You were runnin' things
Why'd it have to be that way?
You're wrong
Dead wrong
Tell me how
How can we go wrong?
[Chorus]
I'd rather be on my own
Yes, on my own
The lyrics of Toni Braxton's "Seven Whole Days" seem to describe a troubled relationship where one partner has been absent and unresponsive for seven days and nights. The chorus suggests that the singer is at the end of her patience and has decided to go on her own instead of waiting for her partner to return. The verses address the problems of the relationship, accusing the partner of mistreating and abusing the singer, and neglecting her emotional needs.
The first verse describes the partner's shortcomings and lack of effort in the relationship. The repetition of "darlin' darlin'" suggests that the singer is addressing her partner directly and hoping that he will change his behavior. She tells him that if he really loved her, he would have been more attentive and affectionate. Instead, he neglected her and acted arrogantly towards her, thinking that he had control over her.
The second verse continues with the theme of neglect, suggesting that the partner did not show enough care and commitment to the relationship. The repetition of "sugar, sugar" again seems to be addressing the partner. The singer accuses him of abusing and using her, and not giving her enough time and attention. She tells him that she would have done anything for him, but he did not appreciate her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Seven Whole Days" depict a relationship that has been damaged by neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. The singer has decided that she would rather be alone than be with someone who does not value her. The song has a strong theme of empowerment and self-worth, as the singer takes charge of her own life and refuses to be mistreated any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven whole days
It has been a week since you communicated with me
And not a word from you
I haven't received any message from you during this period
Seven whole nights
Even throughout the nights, there was no contact from you
I'm just about through
I am close to giving up on this relationship
I can't take it, won't take it
I am unable to endure this anymore
Can't take it no more
I have reached my limit
I had about enough of you
I am tired of you and your actions
I'd rather be on my own
Being alone seems better than being with you
Darlin', darlin'
Addressing her partner in a sweet and loving tone
You know if you cared anything about love
If you truly loved me, you would've shown it
You would've been front and center
You would have been more attentive and affectionate
Lovin' me and touchin' me
Engaging in loving actions towards me
Honey, honey
Affectionate way of addressing partner
You know if you knew anything about me
If you truly understood me, you would've acted differently
You would've been much more tender
You would have treated me with more care and sensitivity
Oh, squeezin' me, caressin' me
Showing physical affection towards me
You could've had about anything you wanted
She was willing to do anything for him
But you messed it up
You ruined the relationship
You had to be tough
You acted with arrogance and insensitivity
You told your friends
You spread false rumors about me
You had me wrapped around your finger
You had complete control over me
You were talking kinda cocky
You were arrogant and overconfident
Like you had it goin' on
You thought you were really impressive
All the while you knew
You were aware of the situation at the time
That things were kinda shaky
The relationship was experiencing difficulties
You knew that you were wrong
You were aware that you acted inappropriately
Dead wrong to be
Completely in the wrong for being
Mistreating me
Treating me poorly
How can we go on?
Is there any way to fix this?
Sugar, sugar
Using a sweet tone to address partner
You know if you knew anything about sweet
If you really understood what is sweet
You would've been talkin' to me
You would've been communicating with me
Everyday
On a daily basis
Seven days a week
All days of the week
Baby, baby
Addressing partner in a loving way
You should've been givin' me
You should have been dedicating time to me
A little more time
Giving me more of your time
But you were just much too busy
You were too occupied with other things
Abusin' me and usin' me
Treating me poorly and taking advantage of me
I would've done about anything
She was willing to do anything for him
You wanted
His desires and wants
I was there for you
She was present for him and supportive
I was crazy about you
She had strong feelings for him
When I was sittin', thinkin'
Reflecting on the relationship
I was kinda special
Feeling valued and significant in the relationship
You were runnin' 'round
You were cheating on her with other girls
Hittin' every other girl in town
Engaging in relationships or affairs with multiple women in the area
How could you love me
Questioning if he ever truly loved her
When you knew you played me funny?
When he was aware of his behavior that broke her heart?
Deep in my heart
In the depths of her emotions
You were number one to start
He was highly valued at the beginning of the relationship
But then you changed
He became distant and changed his behavior
You threw my heart away
He hurt her deeply and ignored her emotions
Told your friends that
Spreading lies and rumors about her to his friends
You were runnin' things
He acted like he was in charge of the relationship
Why'd it have to be that way?
Asking why he acted like that
You're wrong
You did the wrong thing
Dead wrong
Completely in the wrong
Tell me how
Explain to me how
How can we go wrong?
What can we do to fix this?
I'd rather be on my own
Being alone is better than being with you
Yes, on my own
Emphasizing on wanting to be alone
Chorus
Repetition of the initial lyrics
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH EDMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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