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.
Trippin
Toni Braxton Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Things are all good and two people are smiling
Love is found way down in the trenches
And he's throwin' a fit and she's sittin' there crying
We tear it up
(Tear it up)
To patch it up
Break up to make up
The show goes 'round and 'round
And that's how we get down
We go back and forth
And anybody who's been through this should know
That what I'm saying's for real
Real lovers feel this way
We say things that we don't mean
And that's the way love work out sometime
He trippin', she trippin' and we both be trippin' mayne
That's the way love work out sometime
'Cause when it's on, it's on and you're no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson that love is still a blessin'
'When it's all said and done we're back at square one
And that's the way love work out sometime
What you know about screamin', yellin', cursin'
Pushin' and rumbling and arguing
Like it's 12 rounds, up inside the garden
I say where the hell you going
And you say, I'm getting up out of here
And I say you ain't going no where
Then I follow you down the stairs
Get in front of you and I scream
It's times like this I know you're still the one
And the truth is this is really love and ooh, yeah
When I feel like going off, I brush my shoulders off
And you know
We say things that we don't mean
That's the way love work out sometime
He trippin', she trippin and we both be trippin', mayne
That's the way love work out sometime
'Cause when it's on it's on and you're no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson that love is still a blessin'
'Cause when it's all said and done we're back at square one
And that's the way love work out sometime
You won't believe it until you see it
How much you need somebody, need somebody
And you'll never know how far you'll go
When you love somebody, love somebody, ooh, ooh
And that you need somebody, need somebody
And you'll love somebody, love somebody
(Sometimes we say the craziest things)
We say things that we don't mean
That's the way love work out sometime
He trippin', she trippin and we both be trippin', mayne
That's the way love work out sometime
'Cause when it's on it's on and you're no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson that love is still a blessin'
When it's all said and done we're back at square one
And that's the way love work out sometime
We say things that we don't mean
'Cause that's the way love work out sometime
He trippin', she trippin and we both be trippin', mayne
That's the way love work out sometime
'Cause when it's on, it's on and you're no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson that love is still a blessin'
When it's all said and done we're back at square one
And that's the way love work out sometime
That's the way love work out sometime
That's the way love works out sometime
In Toni Braxton's song Trippin, the lyrics explore the ups and downs that come with being in a relationship. The opening lines describe how people can prove their love when everything is good, but true love is tested in difficult moments in the relationship. The chorus then highlights the cycle of breaking up and making up, where couples experience tough time and then try to patch things up again. The lyrics talk about how couples say things that they don't mean during arguments and that this is all part of the way love works out.
The lyrics then continue to describe a particular situation of intense arguing, yelling, and cursing, which is typical of relationships where one partner tries to leave while the other follows them. The song then turns more positive, describing how couples realize that they still love each other despite their problems. The final lines suggest that sometimes love can only be fully appreciated when experienced with another person, and that relationships like these can strengthen people in meaningful ways.
In summary, Trippin is a song about the highs and lows of relationships, where love is tested during tough moments, and couples must navigate a cycle of breaking up and making up. The song suggests that arguments and misunderstandings are typical in any relationship, but these tough periods can help people grow and strengthen their commitment to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't nobody ever prove their love when
People don't usually show their love when things are going well
Things are all good and two people are smiling
Love is found in the difficult times
Love is found way down in the trenches
Finding true love involves a lot of struggle and hardship
And he's throwin' a fit and she's sittin' there crying
Love involves emotional outbursts and tears
We tear it up
(Tear it up)
We fight and argue
To patch it up
(Patch it up)
We make up and reconcile after the fight
Break up to make up
We sometimes end the relationship just to get back together
The show goes 'round and 'round
The cycle of fighting and making up continues
And that's how we get down
This is how we deal with our relationship problems
We go back and forth
Our arguments involve a lot of back-and-forth
And anybody who's been through this should know
People who have experienced this kind of love understand
That what I'm saying's for real
My words are true
Real lovers feel this way
True love involves emotional highs and lows
We say things that we don't mean
We sometimes say hurtful things in the heat of the moment
And that's the way love work out sometime
This is a normal part of a loving relationship
He trippin', she trippin' and we both be trippin' mayne
We both have our moments of irrationality and emotional outbursts in the relationship
'Cause when it's on, it's on and you're no longer stressin'
When the relationship is going well, there is no more stress
And life teaches a lesson that love is still a blessin'
Even with the difficulties, love is still a blessing
'When it's all said and done we're back at square one
We end up back at the beginning, dealing with similar problems
What you know about screamin', yellin', cursin'
Have you ever experienced screaming, yelling, and cursing in a relationship?
Pushin' and rumbling and arguing
Have you ever felt like you were fighting a physical battle with your partner?
Like it's 12 rounds, up inside the garden
It's like a boxing match, taking place in a garden
I say where the hell you going
I express my anger and frustration
And you say, I'm getting up out of here
You express your desire to leave the situation
And I say you ain't going no where
I try to stop you from leaving
Then I follow you down the stairs
I chase after you as you leave
Get in front of you and I scream
I confront you and raise my voice
It's times like this I know you're still the one
Even in the midst of the fighting, I still love and want you
And the truth is this is really love and ooh, yeah
These struggles are a part of true love
When I feel like going off, I brush my shoulders off
I try to control my anger and calm down
And you know
You understand me
You won't believe it until you see it
Until you experience it yourself, it's hard to understand
How much you need somebody, need somebody
You realize how much you need your partner
And you'll never know how far you'll go
You don't know how much you're willing to put up with until you're in love
When you love somebody, love somebody, ooh, ooh
People do crazy things when they're in love
And that you need somebody, need somebody
We need someone to love us
And you'll love somebody, love somebody
We need someone to love
(Sometimes we say the craziest things)
Our love sometimes makes us say unexpected and outlandish things
'Cause when it's on it's on and you're no longer stressin'
When the relationship is going well, there is no more stress
And life teaches a lesson that love is still a blessin'
Even with the difficulties, love is still a blessing
When it's all said and done we're back at square one
We end up back at the beginning, dealing with similar problems
We say things that we don't mean
We sometimes say hurtful things in the heat of the moment
He trippin', she trippin and we both be trippin', mayne
We both have our moments of irrationality and emotional outbursts in the relationship
'Cause when it's on, it's on and you're no longer stressin'
When the relationship is going well, there is no more stress
And life teaches a lesson that love is still a blessin'
Even with the difficulties, love is still a blessing
When it's all said and done we're back at square one
We end up back at the beginning, dealing with similar problems
We say things that we don't mean
We sometimes say hurtful things in the heat of the moment
'Cause that's the way love work out sometime
This is a normal part of a loving relationship
'Cause when it's on, it's on and you're no longer stressin'
When the relationship is going well, there is no more stress
And life teaches a lesson that love is still a blessin'
Even with the difficulties, love is still a blessing
When it's all said and done we're back at square one
We end up back at the beginning, dealing with similar problems
'Cause that's the way love work out sometime
This is a normal part of a loving relationship
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, JOHNTA AUSTIN, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN, KENDRICK DEAN, KENDRICK ASHLEY JEVON DEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@taylove364
"Trippin' (That's The Way Love Works)"
Ain't nobody ever prove their love when
Things were all good
And two people are smiling
Love is found way down in the trenches
When he's throwin a fit
And she is sittin there crying
We tear it up
To patch it up
Break up
To make up
The show goes round and round
And that how we get down
We go back and forth
And anyone who goes through this should know
That what i am saying is for real
Real love is meant this way
We say things that we don't mean
And that's the way love works out sometimes
He's trippin
She's trippin
And we both be trippin and
That's the way love works out sometimes
Cause when it's on it's on
And your no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson
That love is still a blessin
Cause when it's all said and done
Were back at square one
And that's the way love works out sometimes
What you know about screamin' yellin' cuzin' pushin', and rumblin' and arguing
Like it's 12 rounds up inside the garden
I say where the hell you going
And you say I'm getting up out of here
And I say you ain't going no where
Then I follow you down the stairs,
Get in front of you and then I scream
Times like this I know you're
Still the one
And the truth is this is really love
And ooooh yeah
When I feel like going off
I brush my shoulders off
And you know...
We say things that we don't mean
And that's the way love works out sometimes
He's trippin
She's trippin
And we both be trippin and
That's the way love works out sometimes
Cause when it's on it's on
And your no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson
That love is still a blessin
Cause when it's all said and done
Were back at square one
And that's the way love works out sometimes
You wont believe it until you see it
How much you need somebody
(need somebody)
And you'll never know how far you'll go
When you love somebody
(love somebody)
Ooohooh
Sometime we say the craziest things!
We say things that we don't mean
And that's the way love works out sometimes
He's trippin
She's trippin
And we both be trippin and
That's the way love works out sometimes
Cause when it's on it's on
And your no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson
That love is still a blessin
Cause when it's all said and done
Were back at square one
And that's the way love works out sometimes
@Soul-zl7ym
[Verse 1]
Ain't nobody ever prove their love when
Things are all good and two people are smiling
Love is found way down in the trenches
When he's throwin' a fit
And she's sittin' there crying
We tear it up (Tear it up)
Uh, to patch it up (Patch it up)
Uh, break up to make up
The show goes round and round
And that's how we get down
We go back and forth
And anybody who's sat through this should know
That what I'm saying's the realest
Real lovers feel this way
[Chorus]
We say things that we don't mean
And that's the way love works out sometimes
He trippin', she trippin'
And we both be trippin', man
'Cause that's the way love works out sometimes
'Cause when that song is on
And you're no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson
That love is still a blessing
'Cause when it's all said and done
We're back at square one
And that's the way love works out sometimes
[Verse 2]
What you know about screamin', yellin', cussin', pushin', and rumblin' and arguin'
Like it's 12 rounds up inside The Garden?
I say, "Where the hell you goin'?"
And you say, "I'm gettin' outta here"
And I say, "You ain't goin' nowhere"
Then I follow you down the stairs
And get in front of you and I scream
At times like this, I know you're still the one
And the truth is this is really love
And, oh-yeah yeah
When I feel like goin' off, I brush my shoulders off
And you know, yeah
[Chorus]
We say things that we don't mean
But that's the way love works out sometimes
He trippin', she trippin'
And we both be trippin', man
That's the way love works out sometimes
'Cause when that song is on
And you're no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson
That love is still a blessing
'Cause when it's all said and done
We're back at square one
And that's the way love works out sometimes
[Bridge]
You won't believe it until you see it
(How much you need somebody, need somebody)
And you'll never know how far you'll go
(When you love somebody, love somebody)
Oh
(How much you need somebody, need somebody)
(When you love somebody, love somebody)
Sometimes, we say the craziest things
[Chorus]
We say things that we don't mean
But that's the way love works out sometimes
He trippin', she trippin' (Baby)
And we both be trippin', man
That's the way love works out sometimes
'Cause when that song is on
And you're no longer stressin' (Ooh, babe)
And life teaches a lesson
That love is still a blessing
'Cause when it's all said and done
It's back to square one
That's the way love works out sometimes
We say things that we don't mean
'Cause that's the way love works out sometimes
He trippin', she trippin'
And we both be trippin', man
That's the way love works out sometimes
'Cause when that song is on (On and on and on and on)
And you're no longer stressin'
And life teaches a lesson
That love is still a blessing
When it's all said and done
It's back to square one
And that's the way love works out sometimes
@eimajvl
This song is soooooooo underrated!!!
@manialord1699
First time I seen someone use this correctly. Wtf happened? When I heard it I thought it was a massive hit from early 2000s
@eimajvl
@@manialord1699 Not a lot of 90's artistes transitioned into the 2000's well, even with great songs like this one.
@bennyfilysour9727
One of her best songs ❤️
@ruthereh1407
Feel like walking out of my home and then I remembered that the love is still worth fighting for.
That’s the way love goes.
@dambilemwenda7322
@@ruthereh1407 yy
@ongorceaser2864
The best among the rest
@msmedina1876
This is my favorite from her.
@tonysmith4098
I'm so glad i was born when people was taught respect
@meyerdalymk4619
This is my first time hearing this song, and I just fall in love