Deadwood
Toni Braxton
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Can't believe that I'm home all alone Doesn't stop me from wanting to see you Why the hell won't you pick up the phone? (Hello?) Don't which way is up anymore No excuses and nothing to cling to Oh, you're shaking me right to the core Just want to let you know I won't let this one go You got me down, but I ain't out Think you got me good Left me like some deadwood I may be down, but I'll turn around All my friends say that "I told you so" They ain't making me feel any better Bottoms up and it's on with the show Got me aching inside of my skin No excuses and nothing to cling to You gon' pay for the state that I'm in Just want to let you know I won't let this one go You got me down, but I ain't out Think you got me good Left me like some deadwood I may be down, but I'll turn around But you gon' see, wiser me And I won't break down easily Just want to let you know I won't let this one go You got me down, but I ain't out Think you got me good Heavy like some deadwood I may be down, but I'll turn around Just want to let you know I won't let this one go You got me down, but I ain't out Think you got me good Left me like some deadwood I may be down, but I'll turn around Don't you go Don't you go Stay here, oh oh
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Written by: FREDERIK BALL, TONI BRAXTON, ROYCE DOHERTY, EMIL OGOO
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Deadwood" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton. She is renowned for her deep contralto vocals and has received multiple awards, including seven Grammy awards throughout her career.
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Album ConnectionThe song "Deadwood" is part of Toni Braxton’s eighth studio album, "Sex & Cigarettes."
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Release Date"Deadwood" was released as the first single from "Sex & Cigarettes" on September 14, 2017.
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Chart SuccessAlthough "Deadwood" did not make it to the US Billboard Hot 100, it managed to peak at No. 28 on the US Adult R&B Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Deadwood," released in October 2017, was directed by Bille Woodruff, who has worked on various other videos for Braxton. The video features actor Michael "Shagg" Washington as Braxton's love interest.
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Song ThemeThe song "Deadwood" is about resilience in the face of a relationship fall-out, reflecting the perspective of a woman who does not allow herself to feel defeated or fall short.
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Songwriting creditsToni Braxton co-wrote “Deadwood” with Royce Doherty, Kwame Ogoo and Fred Ball.
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Production InformationThe song was produced by Fred Ball who has also worked with high profile artists such as Madonna and Rihanna.
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Live PerformancesBraxton had performed "Deadwood" live at the 2017 Soul Train Music Awards and on the daytime talk show, "The Wendy Williams Show".
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Critical ReceptionDespite not achieving mainstream chart success, "Deadwood" was well-received by critics, often praised for Braxton's vocals and the song's empowering message.
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