Vega was born in Miami, Florida to a Colombian father and an American mother. Her sisters are actress Makenzie Vega (Saw & Sin City) and Krizia Vega (b. July 1, 1990). She has two half-sisters named Margaux Vega (b. December 25, 1981) and Greylin James (b. September 22, 2000), as well as a half-brother named Jet James (b. October 4, 2005). She lived in Florida until she was four years old when she moved with her family to California. She now lives in Los Angeles with her mother, Gina Rue (a model), stepfather Eric James, brother, and sisters. She enjoys freshwater fishing, can speak Spanish fluently, and is an experienced gymnast.[3]
Vega made her first movie appearance in Little Giants, starring as the 6 year old daughter of Ed O'Neill. In 1996, Vega starred as young Jo Harding in Twister, playing Helen Hunt's character as a young girl, in the scene where the twister claims her father. She guest-starred in numerous television shows and films, including ER, Follow the Stars Home, and The Bernie Mac Show. She became known worldwide in 2001 for her role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids. The first Spy Kids movie was a huge success, and subsequently two sequels, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over were filmed. During the shooting of the three films, she performed most of her stunts.
In 2003, she was named one of that year's hottest teen celebrities in Vanity Fair. In 2004, Vega finished filming two films: Sleepover and State's Evidence, and in the following year starred in a made-for-television drama entitled Odd Girl Out. She also filmed for another made-for-TV movie, Walkout. In June 2006, she finished filming Remember the Daze, scheduled to come out in 2007. She finished filming Repo! the Genetic Opera, which is due out early this year. Vega has also been confirmed as the lead role in Helix, written and directed by Aram Rappaport, which began filming in Chicago in March 2008.
She recorded three songs for the soundtracks in which she played Carmen Cortez. She released her debut single, "Isle of Dreams," to coincide with the release of the second film. She also released, "Game Over," for the third film. Another song, "Heart Drive," featuring Bobby Edner charted around that same time but wasn't released as a single. She also has recorded songs for the movie Repo! The Genetic Opera, released 2008.
Isle of Dreams
Alexa Vega Lyrics
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do i delight in, what do i
intend to find, this time
run around jumpin down,
and bouncy bouncy
find another way to duck
and hide this Isle of Dreams
Chorus:
OoOoOo
Isle of, Isle of
Island of
Isle of, Isle of
Island of
Isle of, Isle of
Dreams
who? what? when? where? huh? when? and why?
(Dance Break)
(Spanish)
Quien, Que, Cuando, Y ¿Porque?
Yo encantada
Que espero encontrar esta vez?
Corre arriba,
Salta abajo
Encuentra otro lugar
Esta Isla de
Sueños
Chorus:
OoOoOo
Isle of, Isle of
Island of
Isle of, Isle of
Island of
Isle of, Isle of
Dreams
The song "Isle of Dreams" by Alexa Vega begins with a series of questions- who, what, when, where, and why- that reflect the singer's sense of curiosity and wonder as she embarks on a new adventure. She is in search of something that she intends to find, but she doesn't yet know what it is. As she runs and bounces around, she's looking for a place to escape and hide- somewhere like the Isle of Dreams.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Isle of Dreams" over and over again, creating a dreamy, otherworldly feel. The singer is inviting the listener to join her on this magical island where anything is possible. The second verse is repeated in Spanish, adding an extra layer of mystique to the song. The final chorus repeats the same phrase as before but with even more emphasis, as if the singer is trying to convince us that the Isle of Dreams is a real place that we can all visit if we just believe.
Overall, the song is about the power of imagination and the importance of taking risks and exploring new places. By escaping to the Isle of Dreams, the singer is able to let go of her worries and fears and fully embrace the joys of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Who, Who, what, when, where and why
Asking questions about the purpose and intention behind something
do i delight in, what do i
What brings me joy and satisfaction?
intend to find, this time
What am I looking for or hoping to discover during this particular experience?
run around jumpin down,
Frantically moving and bouncing up and down
and bouncy bouncy
Continuing to move and jump around
find another way to duck
Trying to evade or avoid something in a new way
and hide this Isle of Dreams
Protecting or keeping safe this special and personal place of dreams and desires
Quien, Que, Cuando, Y ¿Porque?
Spanish version of the opening line, asking similar questions about purpose and intention
Yo encantada
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the experience ahead
Que espero encontrar esta vez?
What am I hoping to find this time around?
Corre arriba, Salta abajo
Instructions to run and jump, fully embracing the energy and excitement of the moment
Encuentra otro lugar
Looking to discover a new place or opportunity
Esta Isla de Sueños
Referring to the special place of dreams and desires, again emphasizing its importance and protection
OoOoOo Isle of, Isle of Island of Isle of, Isle of Island of Isle of, Isle of Dreams
Chorus reiterating the theme of the song, exploring this special and personal place of dreams and desires
Contributed by Brody T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.