Toni Braxton

Released: October 23, 2001

Songwriter: Toni Braxton Babyface David Foster

Producer: Babyface Daryl Simmons Toni Braxton

[Verse 1]
This time next year I'll be home lighting candles
Tryin' to just get on with my life
And this time next year hope I'm through with the hurting
Tryin' to get you out of my mind

[Pre-Chorus]
So, don't try to play like you're not that concerned
And don't try to say that your heart doesn't burn
Oh, tell me

[Chorus]
How can you say that our love isn't special?
And 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?

[Verse 2]
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

[Pre-Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
How can you say that our love isn't special?
And 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?

[Bridge]
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
Tell me...

[Chorus]
How can you say (How can you do it, baby)?
And 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... (Tell me...)
How can you say that our love isn't special?
And 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...
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?

Toni Braxton (born on October 7, 1967) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, actress, and philanthropist, and has been active since 1989. She is best known for her single “Unbreak My Heart” and her second album Secrets. Braxton was discovered early by William E. Pettaway Jr., who helped her launch her career.

Braxton first started performing with her four sisters in a family band titled “The Braxtons” in the late 1980s, successfully attracting the attention of Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, who were co-artists Braxton’s songs, including her signature song, Un-Break My Heart.

L.A. Reid and Babyface brought Braxton in as a substitution and had her record a demo of “Love Shoulda Brought You Home”. The song made it onto the soundtrack of the movie Boomerang, giving her early success and recognition. Braxton started recording her solo debut album at LaFace Records on July 13, 1993, quickly gaining popularity as it peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Braxton’s debut album has won her several awards, including three Grammy Awards. Her debut album also won her two American Music Awards.

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