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
No Way Out
Trina Broussard Lyrics
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Even the dog can feel the chill
She lays her head down on the table
Next to a stack of unpaid bills
Daddy comes and puts his arms around her
He says "Girl, your stockings' startin' run
Now it ain't ever been easy
But ain't it always been fun, fun, fun"
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
We fell in love and there's no way out
I said no way
Daddy's cussin' in the backyard
Got the engine hangin' from a tree
Kickin' the tires on the T-Bird
He says, "T, you ain't gettin' the best of me, not this time"
Mamma comes dancin' out the back door
Snappin' a dish towel in her hand
She says, "Don't you be wastin' all that good energy
Don't you know how I love a sweaty man-oh-man-oh"
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
We fell in love and there's no way, no way out
I said no way out
Fell in love and there's no way out
Fell in love and there's no way out
Fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
We fell in love and there's no way, no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
We fell in love and there's no way
No, no way, no way out
Trina Broussard's "No Way Out" is a song about falling in love and having no escape from it. It is a portrayal of a couple who have fallen for each other and are now facing the consequences of their emotions. The lyrics start with the visuals of the mother crying in the kitchen, while the father is trying to comfort her. The situation is critical, as the bills are piling up with no means to pay them. Yet, amidst all this, the father tries to make light of the situation by saying that they have always had fun together, despite their hardships.
In the next verse, Broussard sings about the father's frustration with a car engine, while the mother is trying to support him. She jokes about him coming out all sweaty, showing how they still have fun together despite the stress. All of these visuals are meant to show that sometimes love can be overwhelming and hard, but it is the joy and the memories that keep people going. There is no way out of love, and every couple must face the consequences of their actions.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and authentic portrayal of love, the good and the bad. Broussard's voice is enchanting and soulful, and the lyrics are filled with emotions and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Mamma's crying in the kitchen
Trina Broussard's mother is shedding tears in the kitchen
Even the dog can feel the chill
The pet dog is sensing the sorrows in the environment
She lays her head down on the table
Trina's mother rests her head on the surface of the table
Next to a stack of unpaid bills
There is a pile of invoices that have not been settled beside her
Daddy comes and puts his arms around her
Trina's father embraces her mother with his limbs
He says "Girl, your stockings' startin' run
Trina's father alerts her mother that her stockings are running
Now it ain't ever been easy
Life has not always been a bed of roses
But ain't it always been fun, fun, fun"
But, despite the difficulties, we could still find it enjoyable
We fell in love and there's no way out
With time, we have developed a deep connection, and getting out of it is impossible
We fell in love and there's no way out
We are in love, and there's no turning back
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
In certain instances, the best remedy is to be light-hearted
Daddy's cussin' in the backyard
Trina Broussard's father is using abusive language in the yard
Got the engine hangin' from a tree
He has the engine suspended from a tree
Kickin' the tires on the T-Bird
He's also checking the quality of the tires on the T-bird coupé.
Mamma comes dancin' out the back door
Broussard's mother walks out of the back door, doing a dance.
Snappin' a dish towel in her hand
She's holding a cloth and snapping it in mid-air
She says, "Don't you be wastin' all that good energy
Trina's mother warns her father not to exhaust all his energy
Don't you know how I love a sweaty man-oh-man-oh"
She loves it when her husband gets all worked up and sweaty while doing heavy tasks.
Fell in love and there's no way out
We have fallen in love, and there's no escape
Fell in love and there's no way out
We are in love, and nothing can change that
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
At times, it's better to be mirthful than serious.
No, no way, no way out
There is no possible exit point for our love, no matter how hard we try.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: MARCUS HUMMON, DARRELL SCOTT
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