Despite finishing in third place, they went on to be the most successful contestants from that season. The group's debut EP, Better Together, was released in October 2013, with acoustic reworkings, Spanish versions (Juntos and Juntos Acoustic), and a remix album following a month later. Their debut single, "Miss Movin' On," was the highest-charting U.S. X Factor single at the time, a feat beaten only by each successive Fifth Harmony single.
The group's debut LP, Reflection, was released in early 2015, featuring the hits "Sledgehammer" (written by Meghan Trainor) and "Worth It," featuring rapper Kid Ink. While backstage on Taylor Swift's 1989 world tour, Cabello wrote a duet with Canadian singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes. "I Know What You Did Last Summer" was released in November 2015 and immediately hit the Billboard Top 20. Fifth Harmony's sophomore set, 7/27, was issued in 2016, supported by a world tour and the hit single "Work from Home."
Outside of Fifth Harmony, Cabello paired with rapper Machine Gun Kelly for the October 2016 single "Bad Things." Well received, the track made a slow climb toward the top of the Billboard singles chart, and ultimately garnered the singer her first Top Ten song as a solo artist. That December, Cabello announced her departure from Fifth Harmony. Following her exit, Cabello collaborated with Cashmere Cat on "Love Incredible" and Pitbull and J Balvin on "Hey Ma" from the Fate of the Furious soundtrack.
In May 2017, Cabello released her debut (non-album) solo single, the Sia Furler co-written "Crying in the Club," which peaked in the Top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The promotional (non-album) single,"I Have Questions," was released a few days later. She also joined Bruno Mars as the opening act on his 24K Magic World Tour. New writing and recording sessions for her album were influenced by the success of her single "Havana" featuring Young Thug, which postponed its original release date and influenced the change of the record name from “The Hurting, The Healing, The Loving.” to “Camila.”
In early 2018 she returned with her debut full-length solo album, Camila, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200. It featured production by Frank Dukes, Jarami, and others. Buoyed by the number one single "Havana," featuring Young Thug, and "Never Be the Same," the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
In April 2018, Cabello embarked on the Never Be the Same Tour, her first as a solo artist. She was featured in "Sangria Wine", a song she recorded with Pharrell Williams. Cabello released the song live during her headlining tour. In May 2018, Cabello made a cameo appearance in Maroon 5's music video for "Girls Like You" featuring Cardi B. In the same month, she began performing as the opening act for American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in her Reputation Stadium Tour in between the European leg of the Never Be the Same Tour. Cabello was featured in the remix version of "Beautiful", a song from American singer Bazzi. The song was released on August 2. On October 9, 2018, Cabello released the video single, "Consequences", having first surprised 12 of her biggest fans in advance, with a "Most Amazing Mystery Gift & Personal Letter".
On June 21, 2019, Cabello released "Señorita" with Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, along with the music video. The song debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and marks Mendes' and Cabello's second collaboration, following "I Know What You Did Last Summer" released in 2015. In August, "Señorita" climbed to the number one position, making it Cabello's second single to top the Hot 100 chart as lead artist. According to the IFPI, "Señorita" was the third best-selling song of 2019 globally. She is also a part of the song "South of the Border" by Ed Sheeran along with American rapper Cardi B, released in July 2019.
In October 2018, Cabello announced she would start working on new music in the new year after the holidays. In December 2018 she was nominated for two Grammys: Best Pop Solo Performance for a live version of "Havana" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Camila. Her performance at the ceremony made her the first female Latin artist to open the show. Cabello announced her sophomore album, Romance, which released December 6th, 2019. It debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 Chart and features two collaborations with Canadian singer-songwriter, Shawn Mendes and American Rapper, DaBaby. The fourth single, My Oh My, which featured DaBaby, has reached the top 20 in many countries and peaked at 22 on the Billboard 100 (As of March 2020).
In April 2019, it was announced that Cabello would star in an upcoming film adaptation of Cinderella, directed by Kay Cannon for Sony Pictures. Cinderella is set to be released February 5th, 2021 and will feature a soundtrack alongside the film.
The Man
Camila Cabello Lyrics
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I'll see you in the mornin'
No of course, he won't drink and drive
Can you say bye to mom for me?
Oh you'll like him, he's really kind
And he's funny like you sometimes
And I found someone I really like
Maybe for the first time
No I don't need a jacket
It's not that cold tonight
And you worry, I get it
But he's waiting outside
I swear on my heart
That he's a good man
I know you'll stay up late
Just waiting for me
You held me so tight
Now someone else can
But you were the first man that really loved me
Now you're driving to the airport
Not just me you pick up anymore
I've got eight days off coming up
And I can only come home for four
Yeah I just met his family
They're just like you and mom
He makes me really happy
I think he might be the one, oh
I swear on my heart
That he's a good man
I promise he loves me
He'd never hurt me
You held me so tight
Now someone else can
But you were the first man that really loved me
Now you're on the driveway
Faking a smile
You wish you could tell him he doesn't deserve me
So I had to stop the car and turn around
To tell you, you were the first man that really loved me
And before they open up the doors
I say I've never seen you cry before
You say "You've never looked so beautiful
You know you'll always be my little girl"
You're looking at me, while walking down the aisle
With tears in your eyes, maybe he deserves me
You don't even know how much it means to me now
That you were the first man that really loved me, that really loved me
You really love me
The song First Man by Camila Cabello is a moving tribute to a father from a daughter's perspective. The song describes the daughter introducing her new boyfriend to her father and promises that the boyfriend would be a good man. She reassures her father by telling him that the boyfriend is funny, kind, and that she had found someone she really liked, maybe for the first time. The daughter urges her father that she does not need a jacket, that the boyfriend would not drink and drive, and that he is waiting outside.
As the song progresses, the father realizes that his little girl is growing up and no longer needs him to pick her up from the airport or stay up waiting for her. He also selflessly acknowledges that the new boyfriend might be the one for her and that he really loves her. The song reaches its emotional climax when the daughter walks down the aisle on her wedding day with tears in her eyes, realizing that her father was the first man who ever truly loved her.
Overall, the song First Man is a beautiful portrayal of the love and relationship between a father and daughter. It showcases the bittersweet reality of growing up and moving on, while still cherishing the memories and love that a parent has for their child.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I'm gonna stay with him tonight
I will spend the night with him
I'll see you in the mornin'
I will meet you again in the morning
No of course, he won't drink and drive
He won't drive under influence of alcohol
Can you say bye to mom for me?
Please convey my goodbyes to mom
Oh you'll like him, he's really kind
He is a very gentle person
And he's funny like you sometimes
He has a good sense of humour, like you
And I found someone I really like
I have found someone I am fond of
Maybe for the first time
Perhaps, for the first time in my life
No I don't need a jacket
I don't require a jacket
It's not that cold tonight
The weather is not very cold tonight
And you worry, I get it
I understand that you are concerned
But he's waiting outside
He is waiting for me outside
I swear on my heart
I promise with complete sincerity
That he's a good man
He is a very virtuous person
I know you'll stay up late
I am aware that you will wait up late
Just waiting for me
To wait for me
You held me so tight
You hugged me very tightly
Now someone else can
Now he does that
But you were the first man that really loved me
You were the first person who genuinely loved me
Now you're driving to the airport
You are driving to the airport now
Not just me you pick up anymore
You no longer pick only me from the airport
I've got eight days off coming up
I have eight days off coming up
And I can only come home for four
But I can only come home for four days
Yeah I just met his family
I just met his family
They're just like you and mom
They are similar to you and mom
He makes me really happy
He brings me immense happiness
I think he might be the one, oh
I believe he could be my soulmate
I promise he loves me
I am certain he truly loves me
He'd never hurt me
He will never cause me pain
Now you're on the driveway
You are standing on the driveway
Faking a smile
Putting on a fake smile
You wish you could tell him he doesn't deserve me
You want to express to him that he is not worthy of me
So I had to stop the car and turn around
I had to halt the car and turn back
To tell you, you were the first man that really loved me
To tell you that you were the first person who truly loved me
And before they open up the doors
Before the doors open up
I say I've never seen you cry before
I remark that I have never witnessed you cry before
You say "You've never looked so beautiful
You respond, "You have never looked so beautiful"
You know you'll always be my little girl"
You know you will always be my little girl
You're looking at me, while walking down the aisle
You look at me while walking down the aisle
With tears in your eyes, maybe he deserves me
With tears streaming down your face, perhaps he deserves me
You don't even know how much it means to me now
You don't know how much this signifies to me now
That you were the first man that really loved me, that really loved me
That you were the first person who genuinely loved me, really loved me
You really love me
You genuinely love me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Camila Cabello, Amy Victoria Wadge, Jordan Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Souparna Basu
It may be an unpopular opinion but i think she deserves a grammy for this...
Momom Papap
This is not unpopular opinion it's a Truth
Elin_Bird
She got a grammy
Souparna Basu
@Jamie Lauren totally agreed
Naruto gang forever ♾️
Facts
Adrija Datta
This is nothing but the truest fact
Mehuskies
I love it. She singing from her heart. Her father's very kind.
Danielle Roberts
I’ll continue to tear up EVERY time I hear this. Perfect performance then seeing his reaction melts my heart ❤️
Krosse
That man, he has been forced to hide his emotions all his life. And, the amount of overwhelming pressure and love and feeling to even get a single tear from that cheek is something no woman will ever truly understand.
Diana deleon
Agree