Vía was born in Raymondville, Texas, to Tom Trullinger, of European-American and Native American ancestry, and Annie Villarreal, of Mexican and Spanish ancestry. During her early childhood, she grew close to her Mexican/American heritage, and often listened to the local Tejano music. Every day, Vía would lock herself in her room or take her boom box to the porch and practice singing for hours. She wrote her first song at the age of three.
At the age of nine, Vía and her family moved to Gresham, Oregon, a suburb of the most populous city in the state, Portland, Oregon. It was here that she began singing in her school and church choirs, as well as discovering some of her favorite artists, BeBe & CeCe Winans and Kirk Franklin. This was when she began to gain a deeper connection to R&B and soul music. In 1996, Angela’s father took her to a studio to record some of her favorite songs at the time. Among these songs were Mariah Carey’s “Hero” and Selena Quintanilla’s “Amor Prohibido”. In 1997 her version of Whitney Houston’s "You Were Loved" appeared on a regional fund raising album. This led to performances at cultural and charity events throughout the city. In 1998 she won a talent show sponsored by a Portland radio station and was flown to Los Angeles to perform at the Planet Hollywood party for the movie The Wedding Singer.
In 1999, Vía signed a seven-album deal with Lava/Atlantic Records thanks to her co-self-penned demo track, “Picture Perfect”, which Angela wrote in part by gathering poems that she had written down previously. It also showcases her ability to utilize the whistle register. The first release on Lava was “Catch Me If You Can”, on the Pokémon: The First Movie soundtrack.
A year later, Vía made the promotional rounds for the release of her debut single and album. Her first single, “Picture Perfect”, hit airwaves in March and was the most-added single to Top 40 Mainstream radio in its first week. It went on to sell more than 110,000 copies in the U.S. Smallville star Tom Welling played Angela’s love interest in the music video, which received heavy videoplay on both MTV and The Box. A Spanish version, “Retrato Perfecto”, also hit Spanish airwaves in the U.S. and a commercial single for “Picture Perfect” was released in Australia in May.
Vía’s second single, “I Don’t Care”, received moderate airplay and sold a respectable amount, but its success was not strong enough to launch her debut album, Angela Via. Originally scheduled for release on June 6, 2000, the album was shelved indefinitely. In 2004 the album was finally released as a digital download through RealPlayer’s music store. “I Don’t Care” was remade in 2001 by Australian pop singer Delta Goodrem and achieved moderate success in Australia.
In the same year, Vía appeared on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as Nickelodeon’s Snick House and The Rosie O'Donnell Show. Her role on The Bold and the Beautiful would be her only major part until 2004’s Pastor Greg. In 2001, Atlantic Records readied the release of an updated version of Vía’s unreleased debut album. A new music video, scheduled to be filmed in August and directed by N’Sync members Lance Bass and Joey Fatone, almost became a reality, before Atlantic Records put a last minute halt to it due to Vía’s rejection of a deal she felt was demoralizing to her image in the music industry.
At the start of 2002, she recorded a Six Flags commercial in which she performed “Papi Chulo”. It received heavy play in her home state, as well as in other states for which the commercial was later edited. Nonetheless, despite the success of Vía’s commercial, she found herself among the long list of Atlantic artists dropped from the roster later in the year.
In 2003, two artists released remakes of Vía’s recordings. Chinese girl duo T-Rush recorded and released a Chinese remake of Angela’s “Girl Playa No. 1”. Salsa artist Kevin Ceballo recorded and released a salsa interpretation of Vía’s duet with Frankie Negron, “Eternamente Te Amaré”. Via spent the next two years writing songs for her Sony/ATV Music Publishing affiliate, Gruvia Productions, while she shopped for a record deal.
In early 2006, Vía went to Los Angeles for 3 weeks to write with an old friend and producer, and in only 2 weeks of shopping for a deal, she was involved in massive interest from many major record labels. In April 2006 she signed with Virgin Records. In May, a new recording titled "Speakin' Spanish" premiered on her official MySpace. In July, she opened RBD concerts in Miami and New York City. On September 26, 2006, "Speakin' Spanish" was released as a promotional single. Later, in December, "Baila Baila (Don't Let This Party End)" was released as a promotional single and received moderate airplay. It also made the No. 8 position on Clear Channel's new artist chart.
In February 2007, Vía started posting video messages through her Angela TVia channel on YouTube. In April 2007, Vía posted an in-studio video which featured a new song called "Wrong for You", which was co-written with soul artist Robin Thicke. She also revealed a new track on her MySpace page, called "What I Like".
Wonderland
Angela Vía Lyrics
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(yeah ohh yea ooh)
Slipping sliding
Free fall flying
Spinning, spiral, stripping around
Reeling, rolling tipping, toeing
Think were going underground
On the other side
We can find our friend
At the end of the line
No matter where we fall
Or where we land
I believe we're a part
Of a master plan
[Chorus]
Who knows where
(who knows where the journey ends)
The journey ends
(catch me if you think you can)
Take my hand
(take my hand we're going to)
We're going to wonderland (yeah)
Way up high
(way up high I'll fly )
We can fly
(to a place where dreams come true)
Take my hand
(take my hand we're going to)
We're going to wonderland
Were going to
(were going to)
I'm going to
(I'm going to)
We're going to wonderland
We're going to wonderland
Twisting, turning
Living, learning
Forever changing where we're at
Plotting, scheming
Hoping, dreaming
Two steps forward one step back
Look to the left
(yeah)
Look to the right
(look to the right)
Look straight ahead,
You'll see the light take a deep breath,
Then let it go (just let it go)
Together we'll travel down every road
[Chorus]
Come on I wanna fly with you
(I wanna fly with you)
There's a place I wanna take you to
(I wanna take you to)
We're gonna make a dream come true
(dream come true ohhh)
Take my hand were going to
[Chorus: x2]
(Yeaah yeaah)
The song "Wonderland" by Angela Via is about embarking on a journey of self-discovery with someone you trust. The lyrics depict the excitement and fear that come with stepping outside of your comfort zone and exploring the unknown. The opening lines, "Slipping sliding, free fall flying, spinning, spiral, stripping around," create a sense of motion and unpredictability while also hinting at the idea of shedding old patterns or identities. The line, "Think we're going underground," suggests the possibility of uncovering hidden depths or confronting buried fears.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of trust and partnership, with lines like, "Take my hand, we're going to wonderland" and "No matter where we fall or where we land, I believe we're a part of a master plan." The repetition of the phrase "We're going to wonderland" reinforces the sense of adventure and possibility, while also suggesting that this journey is not only physical but also emotional or spiritual.
The final verse acknowledges the challenges of personal growth and change, with lines like "Forever changing where we're at" and "Plotting, scheming, hoping, dreaming, two steps forward, one step back." However, the song ends on an optimistic note with the line, "Together we'll travel down every road," emphasizing the importance of loyalty and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Slipping sliding
We are moving quickly and smoothly through our journey.
Free fall flying
We are moving through the journey with freedom and no restrictions.
Spinning, spiral, stripping around
We are enjoying the journey and experiencing different twists and turns.
Reeling, rolling tipping, toeing
We are slightly unsteady but still moving forward in our journey.
Think were going underground
We may be facing a challenge or obstacle in our journey.
It's a whole new world
The journey we are embarking on is a new and unknown experience.
On the other side
There is an unknown destination or endpoint to our journey.
We can find our friend
We can find support and companionship during our journey.
At the end of the line
Our journey will eventually come to a conclusion.
No matter where we fall
Even if we face setbacks or failures in our journey, we will still continue on.
Or where we land
Our journey may lead us to unexpected destinations.
I believe we're a part
I have faith that our journey is a part of a larger plan or purpose.
Of a master plan
Our journey is a part of a greater and overall scheme of events.
Who knows where
Our journey is unpredictable and we do not know where it will lead us.
The journey ends
Our journey will eventually come to a conclusion or endpoint.
Take my hand
I offer support and companionship during our journey.
We're going to wonderland (yeah)
Our journey will take us to a fantastical and dreamlike destination.
Way up high
Our journey will take us to great heights and experiences.
We can fly
We have the ability to experience our journey with freedom and without restrictions.
To a place where dreams come true
Our journey will lead us to a destination where our desires and aspirations can be realized.
Twisting, turning
Our journey will consist of various changes and unexpected events.
Living, learning
Our journey will involve personal growth and development.
Forever changing where we're at
Our journey will constantly be evolving and progressing.
Plotting, scheming
We are strategizing and planning in order to navigate through our journey effectively.
Hoping, dreaming
We have aspirations and goals for our journey.
Two steps forward one step back
We may face setbacks in our journey but will continue to move forward.
Look to the left (yeah)
We should observe our surroundings and be aware of our journey.
Look to the right (look to the right)
We should observe our surroundings and be aware of our journey.
Look straight ahead,
We should look forward and focus on our journey.
You'll see the light take a deep breath,
We should take a moment to reflect and breathe during our journey.
Then let it go (just let it go)
We should release our fears and continue on our journey.
Together we'll travel down every road
We have support and companionship during our journey.
Come on I wanna fly with you
I am excited to experience and share our journey together.
There's a place I wanna take you to
I have a desire to explore new and exciting destinations during our journey.
We're gonna make a dream come true
Our journey will lead us to a destination where our desires and aspirations can be realized.
Were going to wonderland
Our journey will take us to a fantastical and dreamlike destination.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATT ROWE, PAMELA SHEYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oussamaayache503
Nice 👍🏻 ❤️
@richardjamesgallardojr.7584
Such a talented singer. Sigh...
@Perkerfy
Does anyone else remember a remix to this!?!!!??? Swear to God it was the best thing
@richardjamesgallardojr.7584
Do you remember when and where you heard the remix? I love this song.
@Perkerfy
@Richard James Gallardo Jr. I got to be honest it was probably 2010 or a little before. It was on YouTube and the video was like they're on an airplane and it was like all white and then randomly it would cut to The airplane window and you would look outside and it would be pokémon running around? I know also it was on a lot of like AMVs on YouTube at the time. Sadly I can't find any of it.
@richardjamesgallardojr.7584
@Perkerfy I know, right. I Hate it when I have a video saved to my YouTube playlist only to discover it's been deleted. But thanx tho. Now I know where to start looking. If I find it you'll be the first to know.
@gabhansop8462
I’ve never heard of this song in 2002