The group was formed in 1991 when they were introduced to each other by manager Joe Jacket (of New Kids on The Block), who was looking to create a mainstream Latino group. After auditioning to Charles Koppelan, the CEO of EMI Records, they were then signed to SBK Records, a pop sub-division of EMI. They initially wanted to crossover as mainstream American pop singers, similar to Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, and Selena. The following year, they released their debut album, "Crazy Coolin'", which they toured in middle and high schools across New York City, and made motivational speeches. Their single "Muy Suavemente", charted on the Billboard Latin Charts; its accompanying music video was shot in the barrios of New York City, sticking to their heritages. Their follow-up album "Dondequiera Que Estes" (1993) peaked on Billboard Latin Pop Albums at number-seven, whereas the album peaked at number-fifteen on the Billboard Top Latin Albums. The duet, with Selena, peaked at number-one on three Billboard charts in 1994 as Selena and the Barrio Boyzz promoted the song during her Amor Prohibido Tour. The song helped the Barrio Boyzz crossover to Southern United States Their next album, "Una Vez Mas" peaked at number three on the Latin Pop Albums, while managing on the top twenty of the Billboard Top 50 Latin Albums. Their crossover album, "How We Roll", an all-English language album, was released in 1995. The group continued to chart on Billboard until the release of Destiny in 2000. The group released their last studio album, "Destino" in 2001, before the band broke up. On 5 April 2005, during the benefit concert Selena ¡VIVE!, the Barrio Boyzz reunited and sang "Dreaming of You" along with Colombian-American singer Soraya, who died of breast cancer within a year.
Muy Suavemente
Barrio Boyzz Lyrics
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No es fantasía lo que siento solo al verte a ti
Esta deprimida, siempre hay prisa al pasar
Pero si me comprendes hoy - Mañana Dios dirá
Muy a escondidas existe una verdad
Que yo conozco, y la verdad eres tu.
Muy suavemente
Yo se, yo se que es la verdad
No locamente
Muy junto a ti yo quiero estar
Muy suavemente
No me hagas esperar ya mas
No locamente
Por que esperar un día mas
Si estas conmigo siempre es tarde y ya te vas
Y es importante baby que entiendas la realidad
Yo lograre lo se, verte junto a mi
Tu seras sombra fiel, y sol naciente para mi
Muy a escondidas existe una verdad
Que yo conozco, y la verdad eres tu.
Muy suavemente
Yo se, yo se que es la verdad
No locamente
Muy junto a ti yo quiero estar
Muy suavemente
No me hagas esperar ya mas
No locamente
Por que esperar un día mas
Un día llegara, y de mi mano tu vendrás
Sueño feliz, si te quedas junto a mi
Muy escondidas existe una verdad
Que yo conozco, y la verdad eres tu.
Muy suavemente
Yo se, yo se que es la verdad
No locamente
Muy junto a ti yo quiero estar
Muy suavemente
No me hagas esperar ya mas
No locamente
Por que esperar un día mas
(repeat till fade)
The lyrics to Barrio Boyzz's "Muy Suavemente" oozes with a longing desire for the person they love. The singer's infatuation is evident from the very first line, "Yo me estremezco si te veo sonreír," indicating that just seeing the person smile sends shivers down their spine. It's not a mere crush, but a genuine feeling of love they are experiencing. As the song progresses, we see how the singer's love is not hastily formed, but rather built on hidden truths and understanding.
The lines, "Muy a escondidas existe una verdad/ Que yo conozco, y la verdad eres tu," reveal that the singer knows something that is unknown to others, and that secret knowledge is their love for the person. The song expresses the idea that there is no need to rush into anything, but the singer wants to be close to the person they love, "Muy junto a ti yo quiero estar." The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's longing for this person and their desire for the love to be reciprocated.
In the end, the singer has faith that they will be together, "Un día llegara, y de mi mano tu vendrás," and they hope that the person they love can see the reality of their feelings, "Es importante baby que entiendas la realidad." Overall, the lyrics to "Muy Suavemente" speak to the intense, sometimes hidden, emotions of love and the desire for that love to be returned.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo me estremezco si te veo sonreír
I feel a strong sensation when I see you smile
No es fantasía lo que siento solo al verte a ti
What I feel for you is not just imagination
Esta deprimida, siempre hay prisa al pasar
Life is depressing, always in a hurry
Pero si me comprendes hoy - Mañana Dios dirá
If you understand me today - Tomorrow God will decide
Muy a escondidas existe una verdad
There is a truth that is hidden
Que yo conozco, y la verdad eres tu.
That I know, and the truth is you
Muy suavemente
Very softly
Yo se, yo se que es la verdad
I know, I know that it's the truth
No locamente
Not crazily
Muy junto a ti yo quiero estar
I want to be very close to you
No me hagas esperar ya mas
Don't make me wait anymore
Por que esperar un día mas
Why wait one more day
Si estas conmigo siempre es tarde y ya te vas
If you're with me it's always late and you're already leaving
Y es importante baby que entiendas la realidad
And it's important, baby, that you understand the reality
Yo lograre lo se, verte junto a mi
I know I'll achieve it, to have you close to me
Tu seras sombra fiel, y sol naciente para mi
You'll be a faithful shadow, and a rising sun for me
Un día llegara, y de mi mano tu vendrás
One day will come, and you'll come with me
Sueño feliz, si te quedas junto a mi
Happy dream, if you stay with me
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.