A Journey Through Toni Braxton and Babyface’s Depressing Divorce Album

Recording artists Kenny “Babyface� Edmonds (L) and Toni Braxton attend A Conversation with Toni Braxton and Kenny “Babyface� Edmonds at The Recording Academy on September 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Toni Braxton and Babyface have a long history. In 1990, Babyface (and L.A. Reid) “discovered� and signed her to LaFace Records. The pair have sung together and been on tour together, and he wrote several of her hits: “Another Sad Love Song,� “Breathe Again,� “You’re Makin’ Me High.� And just in time for Valentine’s Day, the two have released the album Love, Marriage & Divorce. The music? Perfect for a romantic night in. The lyrics? They detail a depressing journey through the cycle of a failed marriage. Take that, February 14! Let’s trace the dissolution of a relationship through Braxton and Babyface’s latest album. Some of it might be painfully familiar.

GETTING INTO AN ARGUMENT

“Roller Coaster�
“Today I’ve said some things to you, babe / I don’t like the way it felt, no / I’ve been giving you, giving you so much attitude / I guess I really should check myself.�

“Sweat�
“I don’t really wanna think or talk about it / Cause all we seem to do is / All we seem do is scream and shout about it.�

“I Hope That You’re Okay�
“You know I love you / But I really don’t see this happening anymore / You know I love you / But I really don’t think that it’s worth fighting for.�

CHEATING

“Where Did We Go Wrong?�
“Ooh from the beginning I was so so feeling you / But you thought I cheated, that I played around on you / But didn’t you do the same, didn’t you, didn’t you?�

“Hurt You�
“I did you wrong so many times, yes. / So, I know why you cross the line / But girl, never dreamed you cheat on me.�

“I Wish�
“Oh baby, oh oh baby I can hardly wait to see your face / Oh baby, oh oh baby heartbreak is gonna be the case / I hope she creeps on you with somebody who’s 22 / I swear to God I’m gonna be laughing at you, every day.�

BREAKING UP

“I Hope That You’re OK�
“And although I love you / There’s something I need to say / I done thought a lot about it / And I think I’m gonna leave today�

ATTEMPTING A RECONCILIATION

“Take It Back�
“The eyes are clearly stuck against us / So waving it was stuck for way too long / There were many things that will test us / We going in this fight if we just stay strong / And I just didn’t know you wanna go.�

“Heart Attack�
“I said “How are you? How you doing? How you been?� / She says “I’m lovely, did I introduce my friend?� I started treat her, don’t even know what for / Seeing her with someone else is only made me want it more.�

“Reunited�
“When you walked out of my life / Everything fell apart / But I wanna get it right / Because I’m gonna always love you boy / And I need you boy / Tell me we’ll fall in love again.�

GETTING A DIVORCE

“I’d Rather Be Broke�
“I’m tired of spending all my time / And waiting on your dime / And get lovin’ half the time / I’d rather be broke than with you.�

“The D Word�
“I put the papers on your doorstep / The keys under the mat / Although the lawyer said to mail you / I’m still not over yet.�

ACTIVELY WISHING YOUR EX GETS SICK ENOUGH TO CRY BUT NOT ACTUALLY DIE

“I Wish�
“I hope she gives you a disease / So that you will see / But not enough to make you die / But only make you cry / Like you did me.�

Happy Valentine’s Day!