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.
The Little Things
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Don't have to surprise me with the most expensive home
Don't have to travel round the world for me at all
Baby, the way you smile at me is self explainable
Oh baby baby baby, I don't want much
Just say you love me now and then
And mean it is more than enough
It's just the little thing, the simple little things, babe
I know it may sound funny but
Sometimes they mean so much to me
Makes me feel secure and puts my soul at ease
Baby the little things are things that matter to me
(Hey, ooh babe, oh yeah baby, yeah darling)
Oh you don't have to be a movie star on the TV, no baby
Don't have to be a knight in shining armor to rescue me, no
Don't have to promise me the moon and stars above, darling
Just keep sure your there for me it keeps me in love
Oh baby baby baby, I don't want much
Ooh just say you love me now and then
And mean it is more than enough
It just the little things, the simple little things, babe
I know it may sound funny but
Sometimes they mean so much to me
Makes me feel secure and puts my mind at ease
Baby the little things are things that matter to me
You don't have, to go out of your way baby
Just say, that love, will always stay darling
Oh baby, I don't, don't really want much
Cause if you really love me baby hey
That's more than enough
It's just the little things, the simple little things, babe
I know it may sound funny but
Sometimes they mean so much to me
Makes me feel secure and puts my mind at ease
Baby the little things are things that matters
Little things are things that matters (Things that matter)
A little things are things that matter to me, hey, ow
The Little Things by Toni Braxton is a song about the appreciation of the small things. The singer expresses that she does not need grand gestures or lavish gifts, but rather cherishes the little things her partner does that make her feel loved and secure. She explains that even though these little things may seem insignificant, they are the things that matter to her the most. The lyrics emphasize the importance of expressing love through actions, such as a smile or being there for someone, rather than material possessions.
In the chorus, it is reiterated that all she really needs is for her partner to simply say "I love you" and to mean it. This shows that these three words carry more weight than any expensive gift or grand gesture. The song highlights the significance of love and affection in relationships and how the little things can make all the difference.
Overall, The Little Things is a beautiful love song that emphasizes the importance of appreciating the small things in life. It focuses on the simple acts of love and kindness that often go unnoticed, but make the biggest impact in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to buy me all the gold there is in Rome
I don't need material possessions to prove your love
Don't have to surprise me with the most expensive home
I don't need extravagant things to feel loved
Don't have to travel round the world for me at all
I don't require grand gestures to show me you care
Baby, the way you smile at me is self explainable
Your smile is all I need to know that you love me
Just say you love me now and then
All I need is the reassurance that you love me
And mean it is more than enough
Sincere love is worth more than any material item
It's just the little thing, the simple little things, babe
Small actions of love mean more than any grand gesture
I know it may sound funny but
I know my perspective may not be shared by everyone
Sometimes they mean so much to me
The smallest of actions can make the biggest impact
Makes me feel secure and puts my soul at ease
Small acts of love provide a sense of security and comfort
Oh you don't have to be a movie star on the TV, no baby
Your status or occupation doesn't matter to me
Don't have to be a knight in shining armor to rescue me, no
You don't have to be perfect to love me
Don't have to promise me the moon and stars above, darling
You don't have to make unrealistic promises for me to feel loved
Just keep sure your there for me it keeps me in love
Being there for me is all I need to keep the love alive
You don't have, to go out of your way baby
You don't have to do anything special to prove your love
Just say, that love, will always stay darling
All I need is the reassurance that your love is constant
Cause if you really love me baby hey
I believe true love is shown through small, consistent actions
Little things are things that matter to me
Small displays of love are what matters most to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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