Never Just For A Ring
Toni Braxton · Heat
Explain to me, honestly, who is she
Tell me you don't love this girl
Damn it boy, why'd you go
and ruin everything that I been livin' for
Is this where I'm supposed to turn my back
Cry a tear and walk away
Before I do, a word to you, you should know
Know you've make a big mistake
Chorus
Why? When? Where? How? Who?
What made you go off and do this crazy thing
Thought I loved you good, loved you all I could
Never just for a ring
Why? When? Where? How? Who?
What made you go off and lose your mind this time
Treated you so good, but you knew I would
Never just for a ring
Verse2
Proud to say, everyday, that I stayed
Very much in love with you
Even though I'll never know what it's like
To hear you say the words "I do"
Chorus
Why? When? Where? How? Who?
What made you go off and do this crazy crazy thang
Though I loved you good, loved you all I could
Never just for a ring
Ooh tell me why baby
Why? When? Where? How? Who?
What made you go off and lose your mind this time
Treated you damned good, but you knew I would
Never just for a ring
Ooh never for a ring baby
Bridge
So, no more holding hands
No kisses and no wedding plans
Our love was just a lie
So now, I'll go an cry
Oh, why?
Why? When? Where? How? Who?
What made you go off and do this crazy thing
Thought I loved you good loved you all I could
Never just for a ring
Somebody tell me why
Why? When? Where? How? Who?
What made you go off and lose your mind this time
Now baby tell me what you do that made you go cuckoo
Yeah must have been damn good
Never just,never just..
I loved you,i loved you
Yes i did,you know i did...
About Never Just For A Ring
{Toni Braxton's "Never Just For A Ring" serves as a poignant centerpiece on her 1995 album Heat, solidifying her status as a defining voice of R&B during the mid-90s. The track exemplifies her signature ability to blend soulful vocal delivery with lush, orchestral arrangements, addressing themes of commitment and the complexities of romantic expectations. Released during a period where she was navigating both commercial success and personal challenges, the song resonated deeply with audiences seeking authenticity in her music. As part of her broader discography, it stands alongside other powerful tracks that showcased her emotional depth and technical prowess, cementing her legacy as a queen of contemporary R&B. The recording remains a staple in collections of classic soul and R&B, celebrated for its timeless quality and Braxton's masterful control over the melody and harmony.