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.
This Time Next Year
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Trying to just get on with my life
And this time next year hope I'm through
With the hurting
Trying to get you out of my mind
So, don't try to play like you're not that concerned
And don't try to say that your heart doesn't burn
How can you say that our love isn't special?
How can you say
That our love wasn't true?
And how can you say
You can take it or leave it
When I'm missing you and you know
You'll be missing me, too?
This time next year I'll be out buying presents
And something will remind me of you
And this time next year I'll be out having dinner
And run into some friends we both knew
Oh, don't try to play like you won't be concerned
And don't try to say that your heart doesn't yearn
Oh, tell me
How can you say that our love isn't special?
How can you say
That our love wasn't true?
And how can you say
You can take it or leave it
When I'm missing you and you know
You'll be missing me, too?
Come early Christmas morning
I'll be having my coffee and I'll think of you
And the things we used to do
And you know it will be breaking my heart
'Cause the holidays are special
It will always play a part
In my heart
How can you say?
How can you say?
You can take it or leave it
When I'm missing you and you know
You'll be missing
How can you say?
How can you say?
How can you say?
You can take it or leave it
When I'm missing you and you know
You'll be missing
When I'm missing you and you know
You'll be missing
I'm missing you and you know
You'll be missing
That you'll be missing me too baby
The lyrics to Toni Braxton's song "This Time Next Year" is about the pain of a failed relationship and the aftermath of trying to move on. The song is a poignant reminder of the ways in which the holidays can remind us of the love we've lost and the people who are no longer with us. Braxton sings about how, this time next year, she will be trying to get on with her life but will still be haunted by the memories of her former lover, who she knows will also be missing her.
The chorus of the song repeats the questions, "How can you say that our love isn't special? How can you say that our love wasn't true? And how can you say you can take it or leave it when I'm missing you and you know you'll be missing me, too?" These questions reveal the deep love and connection that the singer and her former lover shared, despite the fact that they are no longer together.
Braxton's soulful voice conveys the heartache and longing that comes from missing someone who was once an important part of your life. The song's melancholy tone and relatable lyrics make it a powerful ballad that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
This time next year I'll be home lighting candles
This time next year, I'll be at home trying to move on and find comfort by lighting candles.
Trying to just get on with my life
I'll be making an effort to move forward with my life.
And this time next year hope I'm through
I'm hoping that by this time next year, I'm finally over the pain of my heartbreak.
With the hurting
I want to be done with the emotional pain that I'm feeling.
Trying to get you out of my mind
I'll be struggling to forget about you and move on.
Oh, tell me
I'm pleading with you for an answer.
How can you say that our love isn't special?
I don't understand how you can deny that our love was unique and meaningful.
That our love wasn't true?
You're telling me that our love wasn't real.
And how can you say
I need an explanation from you.
You can take it or leave it
You act like our love was not important to you.
When I'm missing you and you know you'll be missing me, too?
I'm heartbroken because I know that we both still have feelings for each other.
This time next year I'll be out buying presents
By this time next year, I'll be shopping for Christmas gifts.
And something will remind me of you
I'll see something that reminds me of you.
And this time next year I'll be out having dinner
Next year, I'll be out having dinner with friends.
And run into some friends we both knew
I might run into some old mutual friends of ours.
Come early Christmas morning
On Christmas morning, when everyone is sleeping,
I'll be having my coffee and I'll think of you
I'll be sitting with my coffee, missing you and thinking about the memories we shared.
And the things we used to do
I'll reminisce about the things we used to do together.
And you know it will be breaking my heart
It will be painful for me to remember.
'Cause the holidays are special
The holidays are special and remind me of our time together.
It will always play a part
You will always have a place in my heart, especially during the holidays.
In my heart
I'll never forget you or the love we shared.
That you'll be missing me too baby
I hope that you will also be missing me as I miss you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, KENNETH EDMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Toinette Ross
This song is beautiful, yet sad at the same time. It makes me cry every time I hear it, because I think about my estranged Daughter and Grandson. I miss them both so much!
Edward Lekgoane
It makes me feel like a child on a Christmas morning
Peculiar Ram
My middle school self blasting this cd all year long. Took me back🖤
Rosemary R
This is a great album. But everytime she hits that last run of this song, ALL I can think about is Tamar imitating her during auditions and she hit a note just like this. It it hilarious 😂 I love to watch them when they are getting along.
steamyboy69
Reminds me of past relationships I had. most of which i wish i never pursued
Jamaal Marcol Hamilton
Me also, or at least go back in time and redo but make different choices.
Barbara Frank
🥰
Marlo Scott
Yes it's sad makes me want to find everyone l know that are sad hurting and hug them as tight as they can stand it
Nounou Hachouf 🤍
🥰💗💝🌹
Morris M Smith
🙏