Love and War
Tamar Braxton
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Somebody said every day was gon' be sunny skies, Only Marvin Gaye and lingerie, I guess somebody lied We started discussin' it to fightin' then don't touch me please Then it's let's stop the madness just come lay with me And truth be told I'm wavin' my flag before it goes bad yeah yeah 'Cause we made it this far on for better or worse I wanna feel it even if it hurts If I gotta cry to get to the other side, let's go 'cause we're gon' survive oh We stay on the front lines Yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops We go so hard we lose control The fire starts then we explode When the smoke clears we dry our tears Only in love and war Sometimes you're my general, you quarterback all these plays Sometimes you're my enemy and I'm throwin' grenades We'll just be chillin' and laughin', I'm layin' on your chest Don't know what happened 'cause things just went left But here we go back down that road That's just the way that it goes 'Cause we made it this far on for better or worse I wanna feel it even if it hurts If I gotta cry to get to the other side, as long as you're there I'll survive oh We stay on the front lines Yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops We go so hard we lose control The fire starts then we explode When the smoke clears we dry our tears Only in love and war As long as we make up after every fight when it's over You know I'm comin' home right there where I belong I'm takin' off this armor oh-oh-oh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh And we stay on the front lines Yeah but we're still here after the bomb drops We go so hard we lose control The fire starts then we explode baby When the smoke clears we dry our tears Only in love and war Only in love and war Only in love and war
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Written by: Darhyl Camper, Lashawn Daniels, Makeba Riddick, Tamar Braxton
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Love and War" was officially released on December 6, 2012, as the lead single from Tamar Braxton's second studio album with the same name.
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Record LabelThe song was issued by Streamline Records, which operates under the larger entity, Interscope Records.
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Chart Performance"Love and War" peaked at number one on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. It also reached number 13 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Sales SuccessIt was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over a million copies in the United States.
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Genre ClassificationThe song belongs to the R&B genre, displaying a contemporary mix of soulful vocals.
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Lyric ThemeLyrically, the song explores the dichotomy of love relationships, portraying the pain and joy, the fights and make-ups - hence the title 'Love and War.'
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Critic ReviewsThe song was well received by music critics, with many praising Braxton's vocal performance and the song's production.
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Songwriters and Producers"Love and War" was written by Tamar Braxton, LaShawn Daniels, Makeba Riddick, and Tiyon Mack. It was produced by the legendary producer DJ Camper.
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Music VideoThe music video, released in January 2013, was directed by Walid Azami. It is a black and white video featuring Braxton and a male love interest, artistically visualizing the highs and lows of love.
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Grammy RecognitionThe song received two nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best Urban Contemporary Album.
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Live PerformancesTamar Braxton performed "Love and War" live at several venues and television programs, including The Wendy Williams Show and the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards.
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