1. … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists who have performed under the name i5:
1. i5 was a short-lived girl group active from 2000 to 2001.
In 2000, Giant Records, a mainly dance music label, sought to create a girl group to rival other such groups of the time, such as Dream, 3LW, and Eden's Crush. The label's hook for this new group would be that its members were international to appeal to a larger fan base. Auditions were held, and the five members selected represented five distinct nationalities.
Kate Macalino, from the Philippines, had worked as a model in her home country. Tal B. Hajek, from Israel, was a devout Jew who moved to the USA in 1997 and admired rock singers. Christina Rumbley, from the United States, had moved from Florida to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. Andi Murphy M. was from the UK and had a passion for dancing. Gaby Equiz, from Mexico, dreamed of fame. Together, these girls became the International 5, more commonly referred to as I5.
In the spring of 2000, I5 was featured on the soundtrack to the dance film Center stage with their song, "First Kiss." By the summer of 2000, the girls had almost completed their debut album and began touring with Nickelodeon's All That Music and More tour. On this tour, I5 promoted its single, "Distracted," which was written by Steve Kipner, who had previously written hits for Christina Aguilera ("Genie in a Bottle") and Dream ("He Loves U Not").
On September 12th, 2000, Giant Records released I5's self-titled CD. However, the label was not able to release any more singles or significantly promote the album due to its imminent folding. Once Giant Records folded, Warner Bros. Records, its parent, absorbed it, and I5 no longer had a label.
Though the members of i5 initially sought a new record label, they failed to find one, and Tal, Gaby, Christina, Kate, and Andi parted ways in 2001.
After the 2001 disbanding of I5:
- Kate is pursing acting, songwriting, and dance while attending college, and is currently working for a video game company. She has been doing lots of acting from stage to film, mostly musical theater, including the shows A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Godspell, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Pirates of Penzance, some student plays and films, and some dance concerts. In music, she has been writing some songs and collaborating with other songwriters, for future projects as well as her own solo project.
- Tal, along with her husband and guitarist Vee Vaknin, drummer Eran Cohen, and bassist Pascual Romero, formed a rock band called Public Recipe, which performed around Los Angeles in the early 2000s and disbanded in 2004. Since then, Tal has worked on solo material, including a fusion of her native Israeli and Hebrew music with rock music. She also had a stint as a VJ and TV host.
- Christina eloped in 2000 when i5 served as the opening act for boy band NSYNC. She has since had a daughter and a career in songwriting and voice-overs. Most notably, she is credited for writing LeAnn Rimes's hit "Tic Toc." Since then, she has left the LA scene and moved to Asheville, NC, where she owns and operates a day spa called Spa Theology.
- Andi owns a dance studio in Los Angeles called Penny Lane Dance Academy and is developing a children's television program.
- Gaby had a stint as a television host in California for such programs as TMT and U4Ria. Though Gaby had previously been romantically connected to Ricky of boy band No Authority, they have since broken up. As of 2005, Gaby now lives in Mexico. She currently owns her own dance studio, Alma Latina, and is a professional salsa dancer. She recently won the San Diego Salsa Competition of 2006.
Some other fun facts:
- Some of i5's songs have been covered by other artists. "Cinderella" was covered by Swedish girl group Play on its 2002 self-titled debut album. Later, the song was covered by Disney's the Cheetah Girls, and also by Thai Pop Singer Tata Young.
- "First Kiss" was covered by Philippine singer Nina Girado.
- "If I Ever See Heaven Again" was covered by American Idol season-three finalist Jasmine Trias on her debut album.
- I5's song "Ladidi Ladida" was released previously on girl group S.O.A.P.'s 1998 album.
- Gaby co-wrote two songs that appeared on i5's debut: "Sweet N Sassy" and "Scream Shout."
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If I Ever See Heaven Again
I5 Lyrics
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I won't try
Try to change your mind now baby
I won't say
The words designed to make you stay
You've gotta live your life
I won't stop you
You've gotta do what's right for yourself
No matter what you do
I won't forget you
I only know
If I, if I ever see heaven again
It will be in your eyes, your eyes
If I ever feel heaven again
It will be in your arms, your arms
It will be with you
You walk away
And I pray
I pray our boats will cross again someday
Deep in this heart of mine
I still love you
Deep in this soul of mine
You'll be there
I swear
The sweetest time I knew
Were times I had you
I only know
If I, if I ever see heaven again
It will be in your eyes, your eyes
If I ever feel heaven again
It will be in your arms, your arms
It will be with you
I'll wait for your heart baby
You've gotta live your life
I won't stop you
I know
No matter what you do
I'll always love you
If I, if I ever see heaven again
It will be in your eyes, your eyes
If I ever feel heaven again
It will be in your arms, your arms
It will be with you
If I, if I ever see heaven again
It will be in your eyes, your eyes
If I ever feel heaven again
It will be in your arms, your arms
It will be with you
It will be you and me
It will be with
It will be with you baby
It will be with you
The song "If I Ever See Heaven Again" by I5 is a heartfelt ballad that explores the inner thoughts of someone who is experiencing the pain of letting go of a loved one. The lyrics reveal a sense of acceptance and understanding that the person they love needs to live their life and do what's best for themselves, even if it means leaving this person behind. The singer acknowledges that even though they may not be together, the memory of their love will always be with them, and they will always cherish the moments they had together.
The chorus of the song serves as a reminder that the singer associates the idea of heaven with the person they love. They are saying that if they ever experience heaven again, it will be through the eyes and arms of their loved one. The song speaks to the power of love and how it can transcend time and distance. Even though they may not be together, their love will live on, and they will always hold a special place in each other's hearts.
Overall, "If I Ever See Heaven Again" is a poetic and emotionally charged song that speaks to the power of love and the pain of letting go. The song's melancholic tone and heart-wrenching lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
You're leaving now
You're walking away from me
I won't try
I won't attempt to make you stay
Try to change your mind now baby
I won't try to persuade you to stay with me now, my love
I won't say
I won't speak of
The words designed to make you stay
The words that are meant to convince you to stay
You've gotta live your life
You must live your life
I won't stop you
I won't prevent you from leaving me
You've gotta do what's right for yourself
You must do what is right for you
I know
I am aware
No matter what you do
Regardless of your actions
I won't forget you
I will always remember you
I only know
All I know is
If I, if I ever see heaven again
In case I ever witness paradise again
It will be in your eyes, your eyes
Your eyes alone will be the gateway to heaven for me
If I ever feel heaven again
If I ever experience bliss again
It will be in your arms, your arms
Only being embraced by you will bring me back to the state of heaven
It will be with you
Being with you will be paradise itself
You walk away
You depart
And I pray
I hope and wish
I pray our boats will cross again someday
I hope that we will meet again in the future
Deep in this heart of mine
In the depths of my heart
I still love you
My love for you still remains
Deep in this soul of mine
In the depths of my soul
You'll be there
You will always have a place in my heart and soul
I swear
I vow and promise
The sweetest time I knew
The most pleasant moments I ever experienced
Were times I had you
Were the moments when I was with you
I'll wait for your heart baby
I will wait for you, in the hopes that our hearts will be reunited
You've gotta live your life
You must continue living your life
I'll always love you
I will forever love you
It will be you and me
We will be together as one
It will be with
We will experience pure bliss and happiness
It will be with you baby
The only person I will be able to experience true paradise with is you, my love
It will be with you
My ultimate happiness and contentment will always be with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: DIANE WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bernadette Cabanting
love this song, thank you...
Joel Sottoluansing
Noise version too lousy
Joel Sottoluansing
Not good version