Beginning her career in 1975 as lead vocalist for the then exclusively Spanish-language band, Miami Sound Machine, before crossing over to mainstream pop success with the international hit singles "Dr. Beat" (1984) and "Conga" (1986), Estefan emerged as one of the biggest new stars in the mid-'80s, predating the still nascent Latin pop explosion by a decade, and scoring a series of propulsive dance hits rooted in the rhythms of her native Cuba, before shifting her focus to softer, more ballad-oriented fare.
Born in Havana, Cuba, the young Gloria Fajardo was raised primarily in Miami, FL, after her father, a bodyguard of Cuban president Fulgencio Batista, was forced to flee the island following the 1959 coup helmed by Fidel Castro. In the fall of 1975, Fajardo and her cousin Merci Murciano auditioned for the Miami Latin Boys, a local wedding band headed by keyboardist Emilio Estefan. With their addition, the group was rechristened Miami Sound Machine and four years later, Fajardo and Estefan were wed. As Miami Sound Machine began composing their own original material, their fusion of pop, disco, and salsa earned a devoted local following, and in 1979 the group issued their first Spanish-language LP on CBS International. Despite a growing Hispanic fan base, they did not cross over to non-Latin audiences until "Dr. Beat" topped European dance charts in 1984.
With 1985's Primitive Love, Miami Sound Machine recorded their first English-language effort, scoring three Top Ten pop hits in the U.S. alone with the infectious "Conga", "Bad Boy", and "Words Get in the Way". Following 1987's triple-platinum Let It Loose, Estefan took top billing and the group changed its name to Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine in 1988, reeling off four Top Ten hits - "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", "Can't Stay Away from You", the chart-topping "Anything for You", and "1-2-3". 1989's Cuts Both Ways was credited to Estefan alone and generated her second #1 hit, "Don't Wanna Lose You". However, on March 20, 1990, while touring in support of the album, her bus was struck by a tractor trailer. Estefan suffered a broken vertebra that required extensive surgery and kept her off the road for over a year. Her husband Emilio and the couple's son were injured in the crash as well, but all three recovered. Estefan resurfaced in 1991 with Into the Light, again topping the charts with "Coming Out of the Dark", a single inspired by her near-fatal accident. Two more cuts from the album, "Can't Forget You" and "Live for Loving You", secured her foothold on the adult contemporary charts.
With 1993's Mi Tierra, Estefan returned to her roots, recording her first Spanish-language record in nearly a decade and earning a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album; on the follow-up 1994 covers collection, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, she also recalled her dance-pop origins with a rendition of the Vicki Sue Robinson disco classic, "Turn the Beat Around". Another all-Spanish effort, Abriendo Puertas (1995), earned her a Grammy as well, while Destiny featured "Reach", named the official theme of the 1996 Summer Olympics. As Latin pop made new commercial headway, thanks to the efforts of acts like Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias, Estefan reigned as the most successful crossover artist in Latin music history, with international record sales close to the 50 million mark. In 1999, she also made her feature film debut alongside Meryl Streep in Music of the Heart, recording the film's title song as a duet with *NSYNC, and scoring both a massive pop hit and an Oscar nomination in the process. A new Spanish-language album, Alma Caribeña, followed in the spring of 2000. Several months later, Estefan was awarded a Grammy for Best Music Video for "No Me Dehes de Querer" at the inaugural annual Latin Grammy Awards. Her husband, Emilio, won for Producer of the Year. - Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Appearances and tours
In April 2004, Estefan appeared on the Fox Broadcasting Company’s program, American Idol, but declined an offer to be an official judge, saying she did not like to “judge” others.
On July 28, 2004, in a press conference hosted by Donald Trump at the Trump Tower, Estefan announced that her then-upcoming tour would be her final one. The Live and Re-Wrapped Summer/Fall 2004 Tour, her first tour in eight years was produced by Clear Channel Entertainment. The tour featured Estefan’s greatest hits, along with new material from Unwrapped.
In December 2006, Estefan appeared as a special guest singer on the UK talent show The X Factor.
Gloria's 11th studio album,Miss Little Havana. The Miss Little Havana Songfacts says that the first nine tracks tells the tale of a young girl who hooks up with the wrong guy in Miami after moving there from Cuba. All of these tracks were written or co-written by Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes. It is described by Estefan as a project in the vein of her 1998 hit album gloria!.
Songfacts reports that "Hotel Nacional" debuted at #1 on Billboard's Latin countdown - the first time a female artist had achieved that feat since the chart was introduced in 1986. Both "Wepa" and "Hotel Nacional" achieved number one on Billboard Latin Songs and on Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.
Estefan started a reality show called The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep opposite Joe Jonas, Nelly and John Rich on the CW Network, where she, and the other three mentors are searched for the next big star, to record an album with Atlantic Records. Unlike other music reality shows, in this program, the mentors selected the "candidates" for the show, and trained them for a live performance, where they'd be voted for the best act of the day. The first season ended in October 2012, with musician Michael Ray, as the big finalist.
This same year, Estefan appeared as a musical guest in Tony Bennett's compilation of duets with Latin-American musicians, Viva Duets with a rendition of the song, "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)". Weeks later, she helped the American version of Teleton, releasing the charity single "Por Un Mundo Mejor" along with Mexican singer Lucero, Dominican rapper El Cata and Mexican pop band, Reik. A video for the song was shot, with them recording the song, which was marked as the official hymn for the foundation.
In May 2013, she appears doing another duet with the song "Think I'm In Love Again" as part of the albums Duets released by Paul Anka.
Estefan has announced she was working on a new album of covers, The Standards, released in September 2013. The album will feature some collaborations with artists like Laura Pausini, Dave Koz and Joshua Bell, and the selection of songs are mostly songs from the Great American songbook. Estefan released the first single, "How Long Has This Been Going On?", digitally on Amazon and iTunes on July 9, 2013
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Wrapped
Gloria Estefan Lyrics
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For everyday that my fortune
Kept me from being with you
I cradle your faith that reveals me
Grows like a flower, then heals me
Fills me with promise anew
When my pathetic confusion
Kept me from speaking the truth
Simply a coin in your fountain
Lost like the seconds I'm counting
'Til I am closer to you
I cherish every morning that found us
With the night scattered around us
Faded and painting me blue
I carry your joy in my footsteps
Making my way to your harbor
I don't need to go any further
You are my sun and my moon
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
Keep every phrase barely spoken
Left from your lips
They have broken
Free as you give me your love
The yearning is constant and steady
When I'm with you
I'm already
Everything I can become
I cherish every morning that found us
With the night scattered around us
Faded and painting me blue
I carry your joy in my footsteps
Making my way to your harbor
I don't need to go any further
You are my sun and my moon
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
The song "Wrapped" by Gloria Estefan is a love ballad describing the intense emotional connection between two people who have been separated. The lyrics express the longing to be reunited with one's beloved, to be wrapped again in their arms where one feels at peace and happy. The first stanza describes the pain of being apart from one's love and the solace found in holding onto memories and hope. The second stanza speaks of the healing power of that love, how it nurtures and inspires one's growth and gives purpose and direction to life. The final stanza reiterates the desire to be reunited and the freedom and completeness found in that love.
The song is characterized by its lush orchestration and Estefan's characteristic soaring vocals. The lyrics are poignant and earnest in their expression of a deep and abiding love. The song was released in 2003 as part of Estefan's album "Unwrapped" and received critical acclaim, particularly for its emotional intensity and beautiful melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep every tear like an ocean
I hold onto my pain and sadness as if they were vast and endless
For everyday that my fortune kept me from being with you
I regret every moment that I was unable to be with you due to circumstances beyond my control
I cradle your faith that reveals me
I value the trust and love that you have for me, which helps me understand myself better
Grows like a flower, then heals me
Your love and devotion for me nurtures me and makes me feel whole again
Fills me with promise anew
Your love gives me a sense of hope and optimism for the future
I carry you on disillusion
I try to hold onto my dreams about you, even when they seem unlikely or impossible
When my pathetic confusion kept me from speaking the truth
Sometimes I'm too afraid or unsure to express how I truly feel about you
Simply a coin in your fountain
I feel insignificant and unimportant in your eyes
Lost like the seconds I'm counting
Time seems to pass by quickly and meaninglessly when I'm without you
'Til I am closer to you
I long to be near you, where I feel the most alive and content
I cherish every morning that found us
I deeply appreciate the moments we spent together, especially in the morning when life is renewed
With the night scattered around us
Even in the midst of darkness and uncertainty, I found comfort and hope in our togetherness
Faded and painting me blue
Over time, the memories of those moments began to fade, but the feelings of sadness and longing remain
I carry your joy in my footsteps
Your happiness and contentment bring light and purpose into my life
Making my way to your harbor
I'm working hard to be with you and create a happy life alongside you
I don't need to go any further
I'm content just being with you, wherever that may be
You are my sun and my moon
You are my everything, the source of light and life in my world
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Being held by you brings me a sense of comfort, serenity, and safety
Back in your arms where I'm happy
My true happiness lies in being with you, where I feel complete and whole
I would do anything gladly
I'm willing to go to great lengths and make any sacrifice to be with you
Only to see you again
My deepest desire is to be reunited with you, to experience your love and warmth once more
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
With you by my side, I feel free to explore the world and experience all of its wonders and joys
Up to the heaven's above me
With your love, I feel as though I'm soaring high above the cares and worries of the world
Hearing you say that you love me
Your words of love and affirmation give me a sense of security and acceptance unlike any other
Back in your arms where I'm free
With you, I feel liberated from the shackles of my fears and doubts and free to be my best self
Keep every phrase barely spoken
I treasure every word that you say, even those that are hesitant or incomplete
Left from your lips
I remember and hold onto every word that you've ever spoken to me
They have broken free as you give me your love
Your love sets me free from my pain and heartache, allowing me to feel whole and complete once again
The yearning is constant and steady
My longing and desire for you are always present and unwavering
When I'm with you I'm already
Being with you is enough to satisfy and fulfill me, even before we say or do anything
Everything I can become
You help me be the very best version of myself that I can be
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIAN MARCO ZIGNAGO ALCOVER, GLORIA M. ESTEFAN
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Wrapped
Gloria Estefan
I keep every tear like an ocean
For everyday that my fortune
Kept me from being with you
I cradle your faith that reveals me
Grows like a flower, then heals me
Fills me with promise anew
I carry you on disillusion
When my pathetic confusion
Kept me from speaking the truth
Simply a coin in your fountain
Lost like the seconds I'm counting
'Til I am closer to you
I cherish every morning that found us
With the night scattered around us
Faded and painting me blue
I carry your joy in my footsteps
Making my way to your harbor
I don't need to go any further
You are my sun and my moon
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
Keep every phrase barely spoken
Left from your lips
They have broken
Free as you give me your love
The yearning is constant and steady
When I'm with you
I'm already
Everything I can become
I cherish every morning that found us
With the night scattered around us
Faded and painting me blue
I carry your joy in my footsteps
Making my way to your harbor
I don't need to go any further
You are my sun and my moon
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
Written by: GIAN MARCO ZIGNAGO ALCOVER, GLORIA M. ESTEFAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing
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I keep every tear like an ocean
For everyday that my fortune
Kept me from being with you
I cradle your faith that reveals me
Grows like a flower, then heals me
Fills me with promise anew
I carry you on disillusion
When my pathetic confusion
Kept me from speaking the truth
Simply a coin in your fountain
Lost like the seconds I'm counting
'Til I am closer to you
I cherish every morning that found us
With the night scattered around us
Faded and painting me blue
I carry your joy in my footsteps
Making my way to your harbor
I don't need to go any further
You are my sun and my moon
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
Keep every phrase barely spoken
Left from your lips
They have broken
Free as you give me your love
The yearning is constant and steady
When I'm with you
I'm already
Everything I can become
I cherish every morning that found us
With the night scattered around us
Faded and painting me blue
I carry your joy in my footsteps
Making my way to your harbor
I don't need to go any further
You are my sun and my moon
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
Wrapped in your arms where it's peaceful
Back in your arms where I'm happy
I would do anything gladly
Only to see you again
Wrapped in your arms I can wander
Up to the heaven's above me
Hearing you say that you love me
Back in your arms where I'm free
Cassandra Nnadi
It's 2023 and I still get chills from this song! Amazing 🥰🥰🥰
Victoria Boniface
Me too sweetheart
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Ruhinda Emmanuel
OMG, this song from my childhood has been playing in my head for years, i could remember only pieces of the lyrics and tonight couldn't sleep, was busy searching for it and waaaw finally❤
Nakyeyune Aisha
Ts lovely
Flo
Similar thing happened to me yesterday....It opened a blocked memory. Heard the Spanish version and it stuck in my brain on a loop. Finally found it
Justine Nassazi
I last heard this song in 2013 since then have been looking for it
alexandra bulka
My mom was used to love your songs, now she passed away and I'm still listening your songs to remember me fabulous moments that I've passed with my lovely mom! This song was her favorite one <3
Thank you for giving me moments as this one that I would never forget with your music.
El lado positivo
alexandra bulka so sad that you lost your mom, but is sweet you have song to remember her by... Blessings!
alexandra bulka
Thank you very much for you support !