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.
Take It Back
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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We can write it just the way we want
Take it back to days of glory
And the moonlit nights of making love
I just need to know, you wanna go
Baby let's take it back
Baby let's take it back
Back to the way it was
Baby let's take it back
I know we can get it back
Take it back and get back to
Back to the way it was
The odds are clearly stacked against us
We've been in this storm for way too long
There are many things that will test us
But we can win this fight if we just stay strong
And I just need to know, you wanna go
So baby let's take it back
Baby let's take it back
I wanna get it back
Back to the way it was
Baby let's take it back
I know we can get it back
Take it back and get back to
Back to the way it was
So baby let's take it back
Baby let's take it back
I wanna get it back
Back to the way it was
Baby let's take it back
I know we can get it back
Take it back and get back to
Back to the way it was
Baby let's take it back
Baby let's take it back
I wanna get it back
Back to the way it was
Baby let's take it back
I know we can get it back
Take it back and get back to
Back to the way it was
Take it back to love
Let's get back to love
Take it back to love
Take it back to love
Let's get back to love
Take it back to love
In the song "Take It Back," Toni Braxton is expressing her desire to restore a relationship to its former glory. She suggests that the couple can change their current "story" by "writing" it to their liking. She believes that they can return to a time of happiness and passion by focusing on their love and reconnecting in intimate ways. Braxton acknowledges that the odds are against them, and that they are facing many challenges. However, she believes that if they remain committed, they can overcome them, and that through their efforts, they can regain the love they once had, and return to the way it was.
The lyrics of "Take It Back" are inspiring, as they encourage listeners to take control of their lives, and work towards making positive changes. The song suggests that it is possible to regain happiness and stability in relationships, even after enduring periods of difficulty. The idea of "writing" one's story emphasizes the notion that people can shape their lives in ways that reflect their values and aspirations, rather than being passive observers of their own fate.
In conclusion, "Take It Back" is a powerful song that inspires listeners to take charge of their lives and relationships. It encourages couples to rekindle their love and intimacy, and reminds us that we have the power to change our "story" and reclaim the happiness that we once had. It is a message of hope and optimism that resonates with audiences around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
If we do not like our story
If we are not happy with the way things turned out
We can write it just the way we want
We can change our narrative as we see fit
Take it back to days of glory
Go back to a time when things were better
And the moonlit nights of making love
A romantic and intimate time in the past
I just need to know, you wanna go
I need to know if you also want to make this change
Baby let's take it back
Let's make this change together
I wanna get it back
I want to regain what we lost
Back to the way it was
To the happy memories we shared before
I know we can get it back
I believe we can make this change
Take it back and get back to
Reverse our current situation and go back to
The odds are clearly stacked against us
Our chances of success are not good
We've been in this storm for way too long
We've been struggling for a long time
There are many things that will test us
We will face many challenges ahead
But we can win this fight if we just stay strong
We can overcome our challenges with perseverance
Baby let's take it back
Again, let's make this change together
Take it back to love
Let's bring love back into our lives
Let's get back to love
Let's focus on our love for each other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TONI BRAXTON, ANTONIO DIXON, KENNETH EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@azenethcarvalho1676
If we do not like our story
We can write it just the way we want
Take it back to the days of glory
And the moonlit nights of making love
I just need to know, you wanna go
Baby, let's take it back
Baby, let's take it back
I wanna get it back
Back to the way it was
Baby, let's take it back
I know we can get it back
Take it back and get back to
Back to the way it was
The odds are clearly stacked against us
We've been in this storm for way too long
There are many things that will test us
But we can win this fight if we just stay strong
And I just need to know, you wanna go
So baby, let's take it back
Baby, let's take it back
I wanna get it back
Back to the way it was
Baby, let's take it back
I know we can get it back
Take it back and get back to
Back to the way it was
Take it back to love
Let's get back to love
Take it back to love
@imugineuises9169
If we do not like our story
We can write it just the way we want
Take it back to the days of glory
And the moonlit nights of making love
I just need to know, you wanna go
[Chorus:]
Baby, let's take it back
Baby, let's take it back
I wanna get it back
Back to the way it was
Baby, let's take it back
I know we can get it back
Take it back and get back to
Back to the way it was
The odds are clearly stacked against us
We've been in this storm for way too long
There are many things that will test us
But we can win this fight if we just stay strong
And I just need to know, you wanna go
[Chorus x3:]
So baby, let's take it back
Baby, let's take it back
I wanna get it back
Back to the way it was
Baby, let's take it back
I know we can get it back
Take it back and get back to
Back to the way it was
[x2:]
Take it back to love
Let's get back to love
Take it back to love
@patrinawright
Whose still here in 2024
@jacquimcdonald9871
🗣️👤👥🫂💌ME!!!💯‼️❤😂🎉😅😊🙌✌️🙏😘💋🗣️👤👥🫂💌
@stilmb
Will always be here till i die
@sheychile4997
Am here lol
@ayandanobatana3440
South Africa 🇿🇦 is here crying as always,this thing called love 🤔.
@DeeDeex007o
This song plays in my head all day and every single day!!
@Adom35
2024, and it still makes sense that beautiful music never dies 🎉🎉🎉
@bohanicalvin9908
Babyface is a songwriting manual.
@Kelvin29D
Personal advice, DO NOT listen to this album if you're heartbroken because it doesn't matter how emotionally strong you are it will break you to tears like a baby.
@normadube7189
lol true!