Domingo Quinones was born on August 9, 1963 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. When he was four years old he moved to Puerto Rico with his parents and lived in Ceiba. He returned to New York City in 1977. He began his career there six years later with the Conjunto Nativo. He also performed with other groups, including the orchestra of Rafael de Jesús, with José Alberto "El Canario", with Johnny Rodriguez and the Conjunto Clásico.
In 1985 he replaced Roberto Lugo in the orchestra of Luis "Perico" Ortiz with whom he recorded four albums, including La vida en broma (1985), In Tradition (1986) and Perico (1987). He then sang for a time with Louie Ramirez and Roberto Roena.
In 1990, he signed as a solo artist with RMM and released his first solo album: Domingo es mi nombre. After joining Tito Puente on his 100th record, Quiñones released his second solo album Pintando Lunas. That album included a duet entitled "Dos Amigos" with Tony Vega and a salsa version of the song "Crazy for You" which proved his great versatility.
This was followed by six additional recordings with RMM, including one of his most important productions: "Se necesita un milagro", selected as one of the most influential albums by the National Foundation for Popular Culture of Puerto Rico. Among his many popular songs was "Mi Negrita Me Espera".
In 1998, he demonstrated his acting abilities in the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, together with Olga Tañón, Michael Stuart and Tito Auger of the music group Fiel a la Vega. This was followed by playing the role of the legendary singer Hector Lavoe in the New York play, Quien Mato a Hector Lavoe? with songs like "La Voz de Siempre". The play and his performance won kudos from the critics including the New York Times, proclaiming that Quiñones captured the very essence of Lavoe's life and music.
He returned to producing music recordings with the release of Poeta y guerrero which included his own compositions. But his acting days were not over yet as he won the role of Sgt. Miller in the movie Héroes de Otra Patria, about Puerto Rican soldiers in the Vietnam War. The film won Honorable Mention in the Festival de Cine de Viña del Mar (Chile) and was the official entry from Puerto Rico in the foreign film category of the 1999 Oscar competition. His more recent film roles included that of a San Juan music promoter in Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s 2007 film “El Cantante”
Crazy for you
Domingo Quiñones Lyrics
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But I let it go
And now I'm gonna take down the whole thing
Everything is going down with me
Thought you told him everything
Left out a little bit about yourself
And I found out from your best friend
I think its time that I filled him in
Everything is going down
With me
You know to much keep it to yourself
So much at stake but you don't give a damn
And now it's coming back on you
You keep on pushing baby can't you see
Always try but your never gonna get to me
I'll make sure this time
Tell him what you know I thought you had me
But you let me go
Can't take it anymore cause
I got so much I've been saving up
Everyone's gonna drown in it
The lyrics of Domingo Quiñones's song Crazy For You tell a story of betrayal and revenge. The singer is addressing someone who thought they had the upper hand in a situation, but the singer knows more than they realize. The singer has been holding back on revealing this information, but they have reached their breaking point and want to take this person down with them. The singer has discovered that this person has been keeping secrets from someone else and the singer feels it is their responsibility to reveal the truth. The singer warns this person that they have gone too far and everything is about to come crashing down.
The second verse of the song seems to be directed at the same person, but from a different perspective. This time, the singer is warning the person to keep quiet about what they know, as there is a lot at stake. The singer then shifts their focus to the person's attempts to push them and get under their skin. The singer is resolute and will not let this person get to them. They warn that they will reveal the truth and everyone will suffer the consequences.
Overall, the lyrics are a cautionary tale about the dangers of betrayal and the power of secrets. The singer has the upper hand in the situation, and they are prepared to use it to their advantage. The song is a powerful statement on the importance of standing up for yourself and holding others accountable for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell him what you know thought you had me
You thought you had something on me, but I know what you know, so tell him the truth.
But I let it go
I didn't let your secrets control or ruin me.
And now I'm gonna take down the whole thing
I'm going to reveal everything and expose the situation for what it really is.
Everything is going down with me
I'm prepared to let everything happen and take responsibility for the aftermath.
Thought you told him everything
You thought you were honest, but you left out some important parts of the story.
Left out a little bit about yourself
You were dishonest and didn't reveal everything about yourself.
And I found out from your best friend
I found out the truth about you from someone closer to you than I am.
I think its time that I filled him in
I think it's important for me to tell your side of the story to him.
You know too much keep it to yourself
You know too much and I don't want you to share it with anyone else.
So much at stake but you don't give a damn
There's so much at risk, but you don't seem to care about the consequences.
And now it's coming back on you
You're now facing the consequences of not keeping secrets and playing dirty.
You keep on pushing baby can't you see
You keep trying to dig up dirt, but you can't change the past.
Always try but your never gonna get to me
You'll never be able to get any new information from me.
I'll make sure this time
I will ensure that everything comes out and the truth is known.
Tell him what you know I thought you had me
You thought that you had leverage over me with your secrets, but I already knew everything.
But you let me go
I didn't let your secrets control me, and I was able to get away from the situation.
Can't take it anymore cause
I can't take the weight of knowing everything anymore.
I got so much I've been saving up
I have so much information that I've been waiting to reveal.
Everyone's gonna drown in it
There will be significant consequences for everyone involved in the situation once everything is exposed.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Bettis, Jon Lind
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