Best Friend
Toni Braxton · Toni Braxton
Oh, I remember on the 4th of July
That's when I learned it was true
The stories of taboo
How could you do it if your love was true
And still want to be in my life
And make no sacrifice
Now you come and tell me
That you're really sorry
And ask to be in my life again
Oh no there's no way to begin
Or start love over
Oh no lovemaking will there be here tonight
Oh don't you sigh
Or come cryin' on my shoulder
Should've thought about the consequences then
You and my best friend
Oh I recall the pain it hurt so bad
I didn't have the strenght to live
But I was just too young to die
See I have had my heart broken before
But never like this
I admit it baby left me feeling scorned
Now the love inside my heart is fading
The trust of my man and my best friend betrayed
Oh no there's no way to begin
Or start love over
Oh no lovemaking will there be here tonight
Oh don't you sigh
Or come cryin' on my shoulder
Should've thought about the consequences then
How could you do that to me
And tell me that our love would always be
Always be
Oh no there's no way to begin
Or start love over
Oh no lovemaking will there be here tonight
Oh don't you sigh
Or come cryin' on my shoulder
Shold've thought about the consequences then
You and my best friend
That's when I learned it was true
The stories of taboo
How could you do it if your love was true
And still want to be in my life
And make no sacrifice
Now you come and tell me
That you're really sorry
And ask to be in my life again
Oh no there's no way to begin
Or start love over
Oh no lovemaking will there be here tonight
Oh don't you sigh
Or come cryin' on my shoulder
Should've thought about the consequences then
You and my best friend
Oh I recall the pain it hurt so bad
I didn't have the strenght to live
But I was just too young to die
See I have had my heart broken before
But never like this
I admit it baby left me feeling scorned
Now the love inside my heart is fading
The trust of my man and my best friend betrayed
Oh no there's no way to begin
Or start love over
Oh no lovemaking will there be here tonight
Oh don't you sigh
Or come cryin' on my shoulder
Should've thought about the consequences then
How could you do that to me
And tell me that our love would always be
Always be
Oh no there's no way to begin
Or start love over
Oh no lovemaking will there be here tonight
Oh don't you sigh
Or come cryin' on my shoulder
Shold've thought about the consequences then
You and my best friend
Best Friend - Toni Braxton
Released as the lead single from her 1995 debut album, "Best Friend" establishes Toni Braxton as a powerhouse of R&B and soul. The track showcases her signature vocal technique, blending powerful belts with emotive falsetto to deliver a message of enduring loyalty and self-worth. As a defining moment in her early career, the song became a staple of the late 90s and early 2000s ballad repertoire, resonating with audiences seeking authentic emotional expression. Its enduring popularity highlights Braxton's ability to craft timeless recordings that bridge the gap between contemporary R&B and classic soul traditions.