Don't you say a word to me
I don't wanna hear it
You say you miss me
I don't wanna feel it, I don't wanna feel it
If you really wanted to be
Oh, if you really wanted to be here
You would make a woman out of me
Oh, I'll be the one that you believe in
You don't want my love, I swear you don't want it
You don't want my trust, I swear you don't want it
Gave you my all for what? I swear you don't want it
You don't want it bad enough, I'ma take it back
I don't want your pieces
Oh no, no, no, no
I don't want your pieces
Oh no, no, no, no
If you can't give me all your love
I don't want your love
It's like you threw a curve at me
Can't you see I'm hurting?
Ooh, it's gonna be hard for me
I know that's where your heart been
That I'm where your heart went, tryna let go of you
But I don't really know if I can do it
Close the door on you
You don't really wanna see me do it, no
I tried a thousand times
Told my heart a thousand lies
You won't let me say goodbye
You don't wanna see me do it, no
I don't want your pieces
Oh no, no, no, no
I don't want your pieces
Oh no, no, no, no
If you can't give me all your love
I don't want your love, no, no
If you can't give me all your love
I don't want your love, no no, no
No, baby, it's so clear
You leave me here
Wondering, dreaming, still believing
What you say but I'm not for it baby
I don't know who you think you're playing
Boy, you know I'm the only one you're needing
Truth of the matter is, you don't think I really have the strength to leave
But I don't want no pieces
Oh no, no, no, no
I don't want your pieces
I'm tired of giving all of my love
I don't want your pieces
Oh no, no, no, no
I don't want your pieces
Oh no, no, no, no
I deserve more than just a little part
I don't want nothing, if I can't have it all
I ain't even gonna play with something I can't keep
I want the whole thing or forget about me
About This Song
"Pieces" is a powerful R&B ballad about reclaiming self-worth after giving everything to someone who doesn't appreciate or reciprocate that love. The song explores themes of emotional exhaustion and the painful realization that you've been offering your heart to someone who consistently rejects it, with Braxton declaring she won't accept the "pieces" of half-hearted affection anymore. Musically, it features Braxton's signature powerhouse vocals over a soulful, gospel-influenced arrangement that builds from vulnerable verses to an emotionally charged chorus. The track stands out for its raw honesty about the moment when someone decides to stop settling for less than they deserve, making it a standout anthem of self-empowerment on her critically acclaimed "Love and War" album. Braxton's vocal performance captures both the pain of rejection and the strength found in walking away from toxic dynamics.
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