Long As I Live
Toni Braxton
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Everybody's talking about you and her together How could you do that to me? And everybody's talking about all the wonderful things you do with her Like you used to with me Can't you tell by the look on my face? I still like you that way Now I can hardly remember why we ever lost ties But I can tell That I love you, and I still love you Long as I live (long as I, I can live) I'll never get over (you getting over me) It's killing me (it's killing me, killing me) I'll never get over (you getting over me) If you can't be with the one you really, truly love Do the two step Everybody's talking about you and her together How could you do that to me? And everybody's talking, everybody's going on about her Like you used to with me I can tell by the look on your face You really like her that way And now I'm trying not to lose my mind and start crying But I can tell That you love her, you really love her Long as I live (long as I, I can live) I'll never get over (you getting over me) It's killing me (it's killing me, killing me) I'll never get over (you getting over me) Long as I live (long as I, I can live) I'll never get over (you getting over me) It's killing me (it's killing me, killing me) I'll never get over (you getting over me) If you can't be with the one you love It's okay 'Cause if you can't be with the one you really, truly love Do a two step Long as I live (long as I, I can live) I'll never get over (you getting over me) It's killing me (it's killing me, killing me) I'll never get over (you getting over me) Long as I live (long as I, I can live) I'll never get over (you getting over me) It's killing me (it's killing me, killing me) I'll never get over (you getting over me) If you can't be with the one you really, truly love
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Written by: Paul Boutin, Antonio Dixon, Toni Braxton
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Long as I Live" is a compelling blend of R&B and soul, two of the musical genres Toni Braxton is most famous for.
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Release DateThe song was released on February 9, 2018 as part of the album "Sex & Cigarettes." It was the second single off of the album.
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Album"Sex & Cigarettes," the album on which "Long as I Live" is featured, is Toni Braxton's eighth studio album.
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Chart Performance"Long as I Live" did excellently in terms of chart performance. It peaked at No.1 on the US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard) and at No. 38 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard).
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Music VideoThe music video for "Long as I Live" was released on March 23, 2018. It features Toni along with her sisters Tamar and Towanda as background dancers.
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Award"Long as I Live" won the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist in 2018.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story about trying to move forward after a challenging breakup, a common theme in R&B music and one that Toni handles with poignant emotion.
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Crossover AppealDespite its strong R&B roots, "Long as I Live" also found crossover success with pop audiences, displaying Toni's comprehensive appeal as an artist.
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Songwriter and ProducerToni Braxton herself co-wrote "Long as I Live" with Paul Boutin and Antonio Dixon, showcasing her talent as a songwriter in addition to her skills as a performer.
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Unique Factor"Long as I Live" uniquely takes a story of heartbreak and transforms it into an empowering anthem that many people can relate to.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was critically acclaimed, with many praising Toni's emotive vocals and the song's smooth production.
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DurationThe official music video of the song "Long as I Live" is approximately 4 minutes and 50 seconds long.
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Live PerformancesToni’s performances of "Long as I Live" in live shows have been highly appreciated by fans and critics alike.
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Grammy NominationsThe song was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2019 for Best R&B Song & Best R&B Performance, showcasing its standing within the music industry.
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InspirationToni Braxton has shared in interviews that "Long as I Live" was inspired by her own experiences and emotions, showcasing her authenticity as an artist.
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