Hands Tied

Toni Braxton

About Hands Tied

"Hands Tied" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton. It was written by Heather Bright, Warren "Oak" Felder, and Harvey Mason Jr. for her sixth studio album Pulse (2010), while production was helmed by Oak and Mason. Built around a cascading piano line, it features Braxton as the protagonist talking about how she could love a guy with her hands tied.. Chosen as the album's second official single, it was released on February 23, 2010 on U. S. urban radio stations. The track has since reached number #29 on the U. S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Club mixes by Hex Hector were promoted to the clubs. 


Year:
2010
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You're askin' me if I
Know what real love feels like
If I ever loved anyone inside
It can't be serious (serious)
'Cause I was the one givin' all I had
I kept my promises all intact
For better or worse I honored that
I could show you all about love

Baby, I can love you, love you, love you with my hands tied
I can please you, please you, please you with my hands tied
Everything you need is right here
It's just staring you in your face
Stop askin' me if I'm ready
'Cause this is just what I'll say
'Cause I could love you, love you, love you
With my hands tied, with my hands tied, with my hands tied (hands tied)

Don't ever question my love
I love hard despite the
Heartbreaks I made light of
You see, I've been all wrong, been all wrong
I was the one tryin' to patch it up
(?) say I've had enough
All I just keep thinking of
I could show you all about love

Baby, I can love you, love you, love you with my hands tied
I can please you, please you, please you with my hands tied
Everything you need is right here
It's just staring you in your face
Stop askin' me if I'm ready
'Cause this is just what I'll say
'Cause I could love you, love you, love you
With my hands tied, with my hands tied, with my hands tied (hands tied)

Now I don't need my hands to feel the things I feel inside
'Cause I know what's inside my heart is right
(They don't have to hold you like that) no, baby
(They don't have to touch you like that) no, no
'Cause you know the truth is that
I could love you with one hand tied behind my back
(Hands tied, hands tied, hands tied)
I can love you, baby

Baby, I can love you, love you, love you with my hands tied (hands tied)
I can please you, please you, please you with my hands tied (hands tied)
Everything you need is right here
It's just staring you in your face
Stop asking me if I'm ready
'Cause this is just what I'll say (this is what I'll say)
'Cause I can love you, love you, love you (with my hands tied)
'Cause I can love you, love you, love you
With my hands tied, hands tied, with my hands tied (hands tied)

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Toni Braxton

Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and philanthropist. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: WARREN FELDER, HEATHER BRIGHT, HARVEY MASON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Hands Tied" is a song from Toni Braxton's sixth studio album, "Pulse".
Chart Performance
Though not a commercial chart-topper, "Hands Tied" reached #9 on the Billboard Dance genre chart, revealing its popularity within a specific music genre.
Challenging Conventions
Unlike many of Braxton's other popular songs, which come from the R&B/Soul tradition, "Hands Tied" has significant dance/electronic musical influences.
Music Video
This song's music video is distinctive, it features Toni Braxton dancing in a strip club intercut with images of her singing in armour like outfit, which was seen as somewhat controversial and different to her usual style.
Release Date
"Hands Tied" was released as the second single from the album on March 23, 2010.
Creative Team
The song was written by two notable songwriters in the music industry, Heather Bright and Warren Felder. Bright is well known for her work with Britney Spears, while Felder's works consist of Alicia Keys and Usher.
Promotion
The song was promoted via a music video and live performances. One notable performance was in the Wendy Williams Show.
Diverse Reception
While it wasn't a mainstream hit, "Hands Tied" received positive reception from critics for its dance-pop turn, catchy melody and sensual lyrics.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics explore the theme of desire and longing within the concept of restriction and mental boundaries.
Duration
The original version of the song from the "Pulse" album runs for three minutes and 53 seconds.

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