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.
You Mean The World To Me
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Why I should believe you
Even all the things that you tell me
I would sure like to believe you
My heart wants to receive you
Just make me know that you are sincere
You know I'd love for you to lead me
And follow through completely
And if you give your very best
To bring me happiness
I'll show you just how much I adore you
'Cause you mean the world to me
You are my everything
I swear the only thing that matters
Matters to me
Oh baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, 'cause you mean so much to me
Now it's gonna take some workin'
But I believe you're worth it
Long as your intentions are good, so good
There is just one way to show it
And boy, I hope you know it
That no one could love you like I could
Lord knows I wanna trust you
And oh, baby, how I love you
I'm not sure if love is enough
And I will not be forsaken
And I hope there's no mistakin'
So tell me that you'll always be true
'Cause you mean the world to me
You are my everything
I swear the only thing that matters
Matters to me
Oh baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, 'cause you mean so much to me, darling
'Cause you mean the world to me
You are my everything
I swear the only thing that matters
Matters to me
Oh baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, 'cause you mean so much to me, so much baby, oh yeah
There's a feeling in my heart
That I know I can't escape
So please don't let me fall
Don't let it be too late
There's a time when words are good
Then they just get in the way
So show me how you feel
Baby, I'm for real
Oh, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
'Cause you mean the world to me
You are my everything
I swear the only thing that matters
Matters to me
Oh baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, 'cause you mean so much to me, to me, darling
You mean the world to me
You are my everything
I swear the only thing that matters
Matters to me
Oh baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, 'cause you mean so much to me, so much, baby
You mean the world to me
You are my everything
The only thing that really, really, really matters, baby
Matters to me
Oh baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, 'cause you mean so much to me, so much to me
The song "You Mean the World to Me" by Toni Braxton is about the love of a woman who is hesitant to believe her lover's promises. Even though her heart wants to believe him, she needs assurance that he is sincere in his intentions. She is willing to be vulnerable and give her all to him if he reciprocates her love and shows her that she means the world to him.
The lyrics highlight the struggle that many people face in relationships, where trust and honesty are essential but hard to achieve. The woman has been hurt before, and she does not want to be betrayed again. She reminds her lover that it's going to take some effort to prove himself worthy of her love, but she believes that he is worth it. The last part of the song shows her vulnerability and fear of falling again, but she asks him to show her how he feels and promises to be real with him.
Overall, the song is about the depth of love and the importance of trust in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could give me one good reason
I need a compelling reason to believe and trust you
Why I should believe you
I am skeptical of your words and actions
Even all the things that you tell me
Your words alone are not enough to convince me
I would sure like to believe you
I want to trust you, but I need more than words
My heart wants to receive you
I am open to giving you a chance
Just make me know that you are sincere
I need proof of your honesty and sincerity
You know I'd love for you to lead me
I want you to take charge and show me the way
And follow through completely
I need you to see things through to the end
So won't you give me all I ask for?
I need you to meet my expectations and needs
And if you give your very best
I need you to put forth your best effort
To bring me happiness
I want you to make me happy
I'll show you just how much I adore you
I will express my love and appreciation for you
'Cause you mean the world to me
You are incredibly important to me
You are my everything
You are my whole world
I swear the only thing that matters
The only thing that truly matters to me is you
Matters to me
You are my top priority
Now it's gonna take some workin'
Our relationship will require effort and commitment
But I believe you're worth it
I trust in your value and potential
Long as your intentions are good, so good
As long as you have good intentions, I will trust you
There is just one way to show it
Your actions must demonstrate your good intentions
And boy, I hope you know it
I hope you realize how important your actions are
That no one could love you like I could
My love for you is unmatched by anyone else
Lord knows I wanna trust you
I have a strong desire to trust you
And oh, baby, how I love you
I love you deeply and sincerely
I'm not sure if love is enough
Love alone may not be sufficient for a successful relationship
And I will not be forsaken
I will not allow myself to be hurt or abandoned
And I hope there's no mistakin'
I hope you understand how important this is to me
So tell me that you'll always be true
I need assurance of your loyalty and faithfulness
There's a feeling in my heart
I have a strong emotional connection to you
That I know I can't escape
I cannot ignore or change my feelings for you
So please don't let me fall
I need your support and protection
Don't let it be too late
I don't want to miss my chance with you
There's a time when words are good
Words can be effective in certain situations
Then they just get in the way
But sometimes words can hinder rather than help
So show me how you feel
Actions speak louder than words
Baby, I'm for real
I am sincere and genuine
The only thing that really, really, really matters, baby
You are the most important thing to me
So much to me
You mean more to me than anything else
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kenneth Edmonds, Antonio Reid, Daryl Simmons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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That Bridge Still Just Gets Me Every Time
"There's a feeling in my heart
That I know I can't escape
So please don't let me fall
Don't let it be too late
There's a time when words are good
Then they just get in the way
So show me how you feel
Baby, I'm for real
Oh, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby"
TY Toni❤xo!!
@Empressive
In the movie when she dedicated this song to her son, I cried. That part was very touching.
@ladyd4748
agree
@zairemoorer9666
+Empressive same
@niamacathey1950
yes me too that whole movie had Me in tears
@LifeIsNotorious
+Empressive That's makes me love this song even more
@HelloImKenicka
What movie?!!
@delbertprince5302
In 2024 I am listening to Toni Braxton…..Toni Braxton is a legend.
@MaanyAllahyari
Those growls touches deep down your soul....Toni is the one and only 👌😍💪
@xxzzgaming0063
Absolutely
@MariskaHargiteam
My mom used to sing this to me as a kid…I love her so much…she means the world to me ❤️