The band had a number of albums and a string of hit singles until 1989. The band's 1985 album Primitive Love credited the band whereas their follow-up album Let It Loose in 1987 adopted the name Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. The latter was also repackaged as Anything For You with new cover art in the international release in Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, starting in October 1988 through early 1989. In 1989, the group's name was dropped altogether, and Estefan continued as a solo artist. None of the original members of Miami Sound Machine currently perform with Estefan.
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Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine Lyrics
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But I want you just the same
Don't play innocent with me
You know it's not just fun and games
When I look into your eyes
So much passion burns inside
But if you need some coaxing
I will do it
1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine
Come out of your shell, boy
You know we go like hand in glove
You're afraid of giving in
But I am never giving up on your love
And no matter what it takes
I will steal your heart away
Take a chance for once you won't regret it
Want my love just come and get it
1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine
So no matter what it takes
I will steal your heart away
Take a chance for once you won't regret it
Want my love just come and get it
1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine
1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
You got to give me your love
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting baby
Until you are mine
1-2-3-4
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11
1-2-3-4
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11
Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine's song 1-2-3 is a fun and upbeat song about a girl who is trying to get a shy boy to confess his love for her. The lyrics suggest that the boy is hesitant to express his feelings, but the girl is determined to win him over. She reassures him that there's nothing to be afraid of and promises that she will be patient and persistent in her pursuit of his love.
Throughout the song, Gloria Estefan encourages the boy to "come out of [his] shell" and not be afraid to take a chance on love. She tells him that she sees a lot of passion in his eyes and that she is willing to go step by step with him to make him feel comfortable. Towards the end of the song, she sings that she will "steal [his] heart away" and promises that he won't regret taking a chance on her.
Overall, the song is a catchy and upbeat love song that encourages listeners to take risks and pursue what they want in life, whether it's love or something else. It's a fun reminder that sometimes we need to be persistent and patient in our pursuits.
Line by Line Meaning
They tell me you're a shy boy
You've got a reputation for being introverted
But I want you just the same
But that doesn't mean I'm not interested in you
Don't play innocent with me
Don't pretend like you're not interested in me
You know it's not just fun and games
There's something serious between us
When I look into your eyes
I can see how much you feel for me
So much passion burns inside
There's a lot of intense emotion behind your eyes
But if you need some coaxing
If you need some extra encouragement
I will do it
I'm willing to give you that encouragement
Step by step there's nothing to it
It's a gradual process and we can work through it
1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
Express your love for me, step by step
5-6-7 times
I'll keep encouraging you until you do
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
I'll keep doing it until you are mine
Come out of your shell, boy
Stop being so introverted and show your true self
You know we go like hand in glove
We are meant to be together
You're afraid of giving in
You're scared to let me in
But I am never giving up on your love
But I'm not going to give up on you
And no matter what it takes
Regardless of how challenging it might be
I will steal your heart away
I'll do what it takes to make you mine
Take a chance for once you won't regret it
Take a chance on me, you won't regret it
Want my love just come and get it
If you want me, don't be afraid to show it
You got to give me your love
You have to express your love for me
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting baby
I'll keep counting until you are mine
Until you are mine
Until we are together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Enrique Elias Garcia, Gloria M. Estefan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mjs23336
2023 Songwriters Hall of Famer Gloria Estefan - the first Hispanic woman to be inducted! ❤
@ABCMeEFG
The Miami Sound Machine will never die!
@stevecarpenter9931
Gloria Estefan's music is absolutely brilliant. Loved her leather outfit she wore and had such great stage performance. A music legend.
@user-fb3vd8yn5i
Gloria and Miami Sound Machine, an unstoppable music machine!!
@stevenlageson1868
Gloria and The Miami Sound Machine were the band that could make anyone want to dance. You had to be moving if listening to them. The energy was amazing
@nylodown8724
Brings tears to my eyes remembering such a beautiful time in life...80's and 90's nothing but fun and good times! Absolutely Nostalgic! Almost every Gloria Estefan song takes me to a wonderful time in life. Humbly Thanking You Miami Sound Machine
@danhaly5921
Love them , hope they are still singing one of the best singers and bands ,ever
@cynthiabinder3730
Simply true but ,future is unknown. Now look back ,not telling u anything 😑😱😇👣👣👣👣
@thomasrusso8393
Me too what a really great band
@tobiaslewis8285
Very True....