Ana Laura Chávez (born February 18, 1986 in Brownsville, Texas, United Stat… Read Full Bio ↴Ana Laura Chávez (born February 18, 1986 in Brownsville, Texas, United States) is an American singer of Christian pop music. She released a self-titled debut album in 2006 and had two hit singles on Christian radio, ("Water" and "Completely"). She also contributed to the Christmas compilation Come Let Us Adore Him.

Ana Laura describes herself as a walking contradiction: at one moment self-assured then skittish, quiet then projecting volume, grounded in reality then expressing whimsical ideas.

"Where I grew up, you have the Americanized view and the Mexicanized view. I love America, but I also love my Mexican culture. Pop culture has become slang. I'd like to see it have a little more class, a little more cultured. It's become weird to be good and sweet and nice and proper, and I'd like to see that brought back."

The richness of culture and beauty Ana Laura wishes for in everyone's life manifests itself from the very first track of her Reunion debut, a song titled "If You Ever Fall" that opens with lush string arrangements not often heard within the realm of today's pop music, framing Ana Laura's powerful, expressive voice elegantly.

The opener gently rolls out one of the album's primary themes, the everyday falling we experience as human beings and the ultimate hope of being lifted into God's comforting embrace. It's one of a number of themes Ana Laura says appear throughout the record, drawn from her experiences growing up and captured through the work of songwriters such as Sam Mizell ( "Who Am I," Point of Grace; "Next Thing You Know" and "The End," Matthew West) and Cindy Morgan ("Breathing In," Salvador; "Dive In," Christy Carlson Romano; "Blessed," Rachael Lampa). Ana Laura played an active role in the songs on her album conversing with songwriters to draw from her own experiences and choosing songs that articulated messages already on her heart.

"I went through my share of problems growing up, thinking I wasn't pretty enough or thin enough or smart enough or kind enough. I have a younger sister and I don't want those things to be passed along to her," Ana Laura says. "There are so many girls out there that think they have problems with their bodies or their looks or their personalities, just a lot of different things to think they're not perfect. And even though we can't be perfect, Christ gives us a kind of perfection we can look to, but we have to give it all to Him."

The comfort of the opening song gives way to the in-your-face thankfulness presented in "Water," an upbeat, groove-laded track destined to be blared from teenagers' car stereos across the country, much like other up tempo songs such as "Sometimes I Fall" and "No More," which features Ana Laura's first credit as a songwriter.

Through the process of developing Ana Laura's 10 tracks, the young Texan found her own horizons changing and shifting, a growth reflected both musically and lyrically. "My tastes have changed a lot. I've been opened up to so many different kinds of music. I don't have to stick to just ballads or up tempo songs, I can do a wide variety of music, which is fun when you're doing a concert and you don't want to be rocking them to death or singing them to sleep," she says. "My classical training plays into it a lot as well. I love classical music, I love opera, but I still like the hard rockin' stuff as well. I like Latin music and its various genres, and I love American music. It was really exciting to bring all of these musical loves into one album."

But it's the broader, deeper context of her impending entrance into the world of music that has Ana Laura contemplating her role the most. She embraces the idea of being a role model, not only for young adults her age but also of classic pop music that many generations enjoy.

Ana Laura knows the opportunities for leadership that are there, and she relishes that chance. "I don't want to be a shallow leader," she says. "Not only do I want to back my words up with my actions, but I also want to be well versed in them. I definitely think you need to be engaged in the word constantly, and not just the Bible, but also commentaries and other analysis, even children's educational things like Adventures In Odyssey. I love it when Whit teaches me a lesson!

"I definitely think it's not just being versed in God, but also knowing what's going on in the world today and how God interacts with that," Ana Laura continues. "We should all know about our country, our culture, our language; it's just a constant growth. I'm never going to know everything about my religion or my country or sports, but I know I need to learn constantly. I don't want to be the kind of leader that just encourages people to wear Prada. I want to be the best I possibly can be at what I do, and I know that I have a responsibility there."

Music is her method, the everlasting love of Christ in an ever-changing world is her message, and if her debut album is any indication, Ana Laura's more than good enough to impact the world for a good, long time.

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Ana Laura Lyrics

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When I met you for the first time
I don't know what I expected to say
Maybe I would ask some questions
Get some answers
And I would have it made

But here in this moment
For the first time

I finally see the light

No pretending
No more lying to myself
No more fighting
No more trying
To be somebody else
No more running
No more hiding
No denying what is true
This adventure, it was never about me
It was you

Now I got it, I admit it
On my own I am never enough
If it wasn't for the sacrafice you gave
I would never know love
And this is the day
I can know you
And somehow make a change

No pretending
No more lying to myself
No more fighting
No more trying
To be somebody else
No more running
No more hiding
No denying what is true
This adventure, it was never about me
It was you

You know everything
There is about me
Void that's in my soul
That only You can fill

No pretending
No more running
No more hiding
From You

No pretending
No more lying to myself
No more fighting
No more trying
To be somebody else
No more running
No more hiding
No denying what is true
This adventure, it was never about me
It was you

No more

Overall Meaning

In the song No More by Ana Laura, the singer is reflecting on their past experiences and the impact that meeting someone has had on their life. When the singer first met this person, they weren't sure what to expect and thought they would be able to easily get answers to their questions. However, as time went on and they got to know this person better, they realized that they didn't need to pretend or lie to themselves anymore. They could be their true selves without fear of judgment or rejection.

The song seems to be about the power of love and how it can change a person's life for the better. The singer admits that they weren't complete before meeting this person and that they needed the sacrifice that the other person gave in order to truly understand what love really is. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves and to embrace the love that is all around them.

Line by Line Meaning

When I met you for the first time
I had no idea what I was going to say or what to expect

Maybe I would ask some questions
I thought I might get some answers

For the first time I finally see the light
I now understand the truth and can see things clearly

No pretending
I won't pretend anymore and will be honest with myself

No more lying to myself
I won't deceive myself anymore

No more fighting
I won't struggle anymore

No more trying to be somebody else
I won't try to be someone I'm not

No more running
I won't run away anymore

No more hiding
I won't hide anymore

No denying what is true
I won't ignore the truth

This adventure, it was never about me
This journey wasn't about me, but about you