How Many Ways
Toni Braxton · Toni Braxton
Must have been heaven sent to me
Cause I never knew love like this
You know you make me feel
So good inside and boy,
It's a feeling I just can't hide
And baby words can't expree my gratitude
For each and every little thing you do
I want to understand
You're all the man
That I love and I know
That I need and I want and more
Baby let me count the ways
How many ways, I love you
Let me count the ways
How many ways, I love you
Let me count the ways
You know you're so very special to me my baby
I'll never let go
When I'm with you
I feel so free I could count
From 1 up to 99 and still believe
Although sometimes now baby
We disagree
There ain't never or will
ever be another love for me
And I want you to know I appreciate
All the thing that you do when you do
What you do for me
Darling let me count the ways
How many ways, I love you
Let me count the ways
How many ways, I love you
Let me count the ways
1,2 I love you
3,4 So much more
5,6 I can't get enough of this
7 Let me show you my love
And take you to heaven
8,9,10 Let me start love
Over and over... again
Cause I never knew love like this
You know you make me feel
So good inside and boy,
It's a feeling I just can't hide
And baby words can't expree my gratitude
For each and every little thing you do
I want to understand
You're all the man
That I love and I know
That I need and I want and more
Baby let me count the ways
How many ways, I love you
Let me count the ways
How many ways, I love you
Let me count the ways
You know you're so very special to me my baby
I'll never let go
When I'm with you
I feel so free I could count
From 1 up to 99 and still believe
Although sometimes now baby
We disagree
There ain't never or will
ever be another love for me
And I want you to know I appreciate
All the thing that you do when you do
What you do for me
Darling let me count the ways
How many ways, I love you
Let me count the ways
How many ways, I love you
Let me count the ways
1,2 I love you
3,4 So much more
5,6 I can't get enough of this
7 Let me show you my love
And take you to heaven
8,9,10 Let me start love
Over and over... again
How Many Ways
Released on Toni Braxton's 1995 debut album, "How Many Ways" stands as a defining R&B ballad that showcased her signature vocal power and emotional depth. The track features a lush, orchestral arrangement typical of mid-90s soul music, complementing Braxton's soaring delivery which became a hallmark of her early career. As a lead single, the song highlighted her ability to blend vulnerability with technical prowess, establishing her as a major force in contemporary R&B. It remains a staple of her discography, often cited alongside hits like "Unbreak My Heart" for its polished production and timeless appeal within the genre.