Influenced by her mother, who sang jazz, and her father, who played guitar for several big bands, as well as Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, Trina began pursuing a music career in 1990 after relocating to Atlanta from her native Houston. It wasn't long before the new girl in town wooed some of the biggest names in R&B with her talent and skills. "I sang background vocals for Bobby Brown, Pebbles, Babyface, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton and Be Be & CeCe Winans when I moved to Atlanta," says Broussard. Through her association with Trey Lorenz, she began writing and then later signed with So So Def. Her single "Inside My Love" received heavy radio airplay and was featured on the 1997 platinum-selling Love Jones movie soundtrack. In 1998, Broussard co-wrote the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin's hit record "Here We Go Again," and also released her own single "Love You So Much" the following year. Unfortunately, her album was never released. "I was disappointed that we had got to the threshold and somehow things just didn't work out," recalls Trina.
Broussard remained focused and continued to persevere. In 2002, she signed with Motown Records. While recording her album Same Girl she continued to experience life's curve balls. "I needed to make an album that represented me. I'm the same girl that goes through ups and down, I'm the same girl that can relate to anything on every level from weight issues to man issues and not come out defeated," says Trina. Her voyage through the making of the album was co-navigated by writing partner and friend Ra-Re Valverde. "'Joy' was one of the first songs that we wrote together for the album," Trina recalls of the uplifting, midtempo, 80's-soul inspired track. The album is charismatic and affectionately touches on several close-to-heart topics with a bravery seldom present in current R&B music. Whether she is pouring her heart out on "Will Things Ever Be The Same" or exuding pure cathartic emotion on "I Never Thought," there is no denying Broussard gets to the heart of situations many women go through. The jazzy, dramatic "Just Another Way" mirrors a past period of her life and is sung with fierce conviction. "It was perfect timing, perfect lyrics and a perfect story."
An inspiring story of perseverance it is. Same Girl clearly puts her in a category of her own. "I try to bring the reality of who I am to what I do as a woman... I just want to put good songs out there."
Trina Broussard reclaims her spot as a high priority on the list of ones to watch and the one to root for because she has remained Same Girl
Inside My Love
Trina Broussard Lyrics
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Two spirits, greeting, tryna carry each further
You are one, and I am another
We should be, one inside each other
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
My love, my love, my love
My love, my love, my love
Two strangers, not strangers
Only lacking the knowing
So willing, feeling
Infinite growing
While we're here, the whole world is turning
We should be, one, fulfilling the yearning
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
Say that you'll ride, inside this love with me
Come ride, inside this love with me
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
The song "Inside My Love" by Trina Broussard is a sensual and romantic ballad that speaks of two people who are just meeting, and although they are still strangers, they are drawn to each other. The first verse highlights the idea of two people who are just starting to develop feelings for each other, and they are eager to explore those feelings, hoping to take each other farther. The idea of being one with each other is a recurring theme throughout the song, where both parties want to be united in love.
The second verse emphasizes the idea of two people who are not complete strangers, but they don't know each other well enough. They are optimistic and willing to get to know each other, hoping that their love will continue to grow and last forever. The lyrics express the desire to fulfill their yearning for each other, and the whole world seems to be turning while they are lost in the moment.
Overall, the song is a powerful love ballad that speaks of passion, intimacy, and the desire to connect with another person. The meaning behind the lyrics is clear, and the song is an invitation to explore love and intimacy with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Two people, just meeting, barely touching each other
Two individuals who have just met and barely come in contact.
Two spirits, greeting, tryna carry each further
Their souls are saying hello and hoping to take each other to another level of connection.
You are one, and I am another
They are two separate individuals coming together to create something new.
We should be, one inside each other
Their connection should be so strong that they become one being.
You can see inside me, will you come inside me
One person is asking the other if they can understand their thoughts and feelings and if they are willing to become a part of them.
Do you wanna ride, inside my love
Do you want to experience the depth of my love for you?
Two strangers, not strangers
They are two people who are unfamiliar with each other, but there is a connection that makes them feel like they are not strangers.
Only lacking the knowing
They are missing the knowledge and understanding of each other that would close the gap of unfamiliarity.
So willing, feeling, infinite growing
They are both eager and open-minded to explore their potential connection, which is continuously developing and evolving.
While we're here, the whole world is turning
The world keeps moving and changing, but their connection seems to be the one constant.
We should be, one, fulfilling the yearning
Their desire for each other should be fulfilled by becoming one and fully satisfying their yearning for connection.
Say that you'll ride, inside this love with me
One person is asking the other to commit to experiencing their deep love together.
Come ride, inside this love with me
Join me and commit to exploring our love to its fullest potential.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Leon Ware, Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph
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