Born in the suburb of Santa Mesa in Manila on August 6, 1964, he is the sixth of Vicente Valenciano and Grimilda Santiago Ortiz’s seven children. Santiago Ortiz is a Puerto Rican woman of Italian descent who became a popular opera singer in Manila during the 1960s, and her love for music passed down to her son, Gary. He took his primary and secondary studies in La Salle Greenhills. It was during his high school days, while on a brief stint with the musical group Kundirana, that he devoted himself to music.
Valenciano started performing in 1982 and launched his career in singing and show business on May 13, 1983. He first appeared as a solo in a television show called The Pilita and Jackie Show in 1982, but he was finally noticed after his performances in the TV shows Germspesyal and Penthouse Live. He had his first solo concert, in April 1984, inside the jam-packed Araneta Coliseum. That would be followed by 21 albums, three of them released internationally, including a Christian inspired album called Out of the Dark.
He is married to Maria Anna Elizabeth "Angeli" Evangelista Pangilinan, with whom he has three children: Juan Paolo Martin (a vocalist of the band Salamin), Jose Angelo Gabriel (a dancer), and Kristina Maria Mikaela.
More And More
Gary Valenciano Lyrics
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It gets me thinkin' of you more and more
There's something about the way you are
That takes this empty feeling oh so far
Now I know can't deny what I am feeling
Can I hold you, can I have you a little longer
Can I know you, through my eyes let me tell you
I'm loving you more and more
That came for a moment yet told me so much
I wish I didn't have to waste all that time
When I made believe taht you are mine
Now I know can't deny that I am falling
Coz I love you, wanna have you by me forever (and ever)
Can I hold you, through my eyes let me tell you
(I'm lovin' you more)
If you knew what I've been going through
Would you feel the same way too
Tell me now what more can I do to get to
Know you and open up your heart
Show me where to start
Coz I'm loving you more and more
More and more...
Now I know can't deny that I am falling
(Coz I love you) You should know
I'm lovin' you so
Wanna have you by me forever (and ever)
Can I hold you, through my eyes let me tell you
I'm lovin' you more and more
(Can I know you) You should know
I'm lovin' you so
Wanna have you by me forever (and ever)
(Can I hold you) I wanna hold you
Through my eyes let me tell you
I'm loving you more and more...
The song "More and More" by Gary Valenciano is a romantic love ballad that speaks to the heart of listeners. It starts with the lyrics "There's something about the rain when it pours, It gets me thinking of you more and more" expressing how the rain can evoke memories of a loved one. The song speaks of a longing for someone, and the desire to have them by their side for eternity. The singer expresses his love for this person in the lyrics "Can I hold you, can I have you a little longer, Can I know you, through my eyes let me tell you, I'm loving you more and more."
The second verse talks about how the physical touch of the loved one can speak volumes. The singer wishes for the time he wasted pretending that the loved one was his to be taken back so he can have more time with them. The chorus repeats the title of the song, reiterating the message of the singer's love growing stronger and stronger. The bridge, "If you knew what I've been going through, Would you feel the same way too, Tell me now what more can I do to get to Know you and open up your heart, Show me where to start" expresses the singer's desperation to have the loved one reciprocate his feelings, asking for guidance on how he can open up their heart.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of love, with the slow melody and powerful lyrics adding to the emotional punch. Through this song, Gary Valenciano's voice captures the essence of what it means to love someone, and expresses his undying devotion to his significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something about the rain when it pours
Rain makes me think of you more and more
It gets me thinkin' of you more and more
Rain reminds me of you and I can't stop thinking about you
There's something about the way you are
You have a special quality that I can't quite pinpoint
That takes this empty feeling oh so far
Your special quality makes me feel filled up when I'm feeling empty
Now I know can't deny what I am feeling
I can no longer pretend I'm not in love with you
Can I hold you, can I have you a little longer
I want to hold you and keep you close to me for a little while
Can I know you, through my eyes let me tell you
I want to understand who you are and let you know how I see you
I'm loving you more and more
My love for you is growing stronger every day
There's something about the warmth of your touch
Your touch makes me feel warm and loved
That came for a moment yet told me so much
Even though your touch was brief, it communicated so much to me
I wish I didn't have to waste all that time
I regret spending time pretending you were mine when you weren't
When I made believe taht you are mine
I pretended that you were mine when you weren't
Now I know can't deny that I am falling
I can't deny that I'm falling in love with you
Coz I love you, wanna have you by me forever (and ever)
Because I love you, I want you to be by my side forever
If you knew what I've been going through
If you only knew what I've been feeling
Would you feel the same way too
Would you feel the same way about me as I do about you?
Tell me now what more can I do to get to
What else can I do to get more of your attention?
Know you and open up your heart
To understand you better and make you feel comfortable with me
Show me where to start
Help me know where to begin in our relationship
Coz I'm loving you more and more
My love for you is growing stronger every day
You should know I'm lovin' you so
I want you to understand that I really love you
I wanna hold you
I want to hold you close to me
I'm loving you more and more...
My love for you is growing stronger every day
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@merlyroca1662
Really love this song, one of my favorite from Gary V.😍😍😍
@akitbelza1299
This is my favorite song of gary v. Sadly, i fell it's a bit underated. 😍
@mariagraciana487
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@joviceustaquio1192
Napakaganda ng song na to isa sa favorite gary v song
@novgaladh
Very good song , one of his best work, dance choreography is so good too
@lenconcepcion
SylvesterBelfort, 'ur such a nice guy..thanks for sharing Gary V's rare videos... GOD BLESS!
@cassyclim8
ay grabe pare, ang tagal kong hinanap ito!!!! ang saya saya!!!! super thanks for this!!!! galing talaga ni gary as in!!!!
@saibulali4921
Beautiful song
@tjacepcion
the best!! ilike the manouvers and of course Gary!!
@walasteyk
one of my favorites...thanks for sharing =)