Hands Tied
Toni Braxton
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Listen 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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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".
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Chart PerformanceThough not a commercial chart-topper, "Hands Tied" reached #9 on the Billboard Dance genre chart, revealing its popularity within a specific music genre.
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Challenging ConventionsUnlike many of Braxton's other popular songs, which come from the R&B/Soul tradition, "Hands Tied" has significant dance/electronic musical influences.
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Music VideoThis 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.
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Release Date"Hands Tied" was released as the second single from the album on March 23, 2010.
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Creative TeamThe 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.
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PromotionThe song was promoted via a music video and live performances. One notable performance was in the Wendy Williams Show.
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Diverse ReceptionWhile it wasn't a mainstream hit, "Hands Tied" received positive reception from critics for its dance-pop turn, catchy melody and sensual lyrics.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics explore the theme of desire and longing within the concept of restriction and mental boundaries.
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DurationThe original version of the song from the "Pulse" album runs for three minutes and 53 seconds.
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