Velasquez grew up attending church and her parents were singers. Her mother has Mexican ancestry; From both sides of her family, Velasquez also has Spanish, French, Jewish, Scottish, and Arabic ancestry.[1] When she was ten years old, her parents sold their Houston home and dedicated themselves to touring the United States with their Christian music. It was while on the road that she was discovered by a representative of Myrrh Records.
In 1995, Velasquez sang at an Alvin, Texas church (ESMIRNA) where she met Mauricio Ruiz, a local immigration consultant, as well as his wife, Flora Ruiz. They made a large contribution in support of Velasquez and her parents. This helped her and her family to travel the United States and launch her singing career.
Velasquez released her first CD album in 1996, and five of the songs on that CD became #1 hits, the album was later certified Platinum. She has since released six English-language albums, two of which were certified Gold. She has produced 16 #1 Christian radio hits and six other top 10 singles. She has won 7 Dove awards including New Artist of the Year and 2 Female Vocalist of the Year nods. In 1998, she signed to Sony Latin and was introduced to Rudy Perez, who produced her 1st Spanish language crossover album Llegar a Ti. After that, Velasquez was able to achieve the crossover appeal she desired, building a fan base among Hispanics as well as other Americans. Her Latin music success includes 4 Spanish language releases, 3 #1 Latin Billboard Singles, 2 Platinum albums, a Premio Lo Nuestro Award for New Artist of the Year and 2 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Velasquez was given a chance in 2002 to act in her first Hollywood movie, Chasing Papi. As well as Velasquez, this movie featured Sofia Vergara, Puerto Rico's Roselyn Sanchez and Mexico's Eduardo Verastegui, as well as Nicole Scherzinger in a cameo role; it was released nationwide in the United States in April 2003. The movie reached as high as #11 at the box office and grossed $6 million in total. Velasquez has appeared in over 50 magazines and sang for President George W. Bush multiple times.
On August 16, 2003, Velasquez married Darren Potuck, band member of AutoVaughn, who is from Goshen, Indiana. They were married under two years when divorce papers were filed. Attempts to get the public records of the divorce have been unsuccessful.
Velasquez communicated with Christian radio, asking for prayers for emotional and spiritual healing rather than speaking about the divorce in vivid detail as some listeners had hoped.
Velasquez appeared in the December 2003 issue of Right On! magazine, where editor Cynthia Horner called her, among other things, a true role model to teens.
---DISCOGRAPHY, SINGLES AND VIDEOS---
CG= Christian Gospel Billboard Chart
HLT= Hot Latin Tracks Billboard Chart
TB2: The Billboard 200
TLA: Top Latin Albums Billboard Chart
HDCP: Hot Dance Music/Club Play
-Heavenly Place (1996) TB2=142 Platinum
*Un lugar celestial (a heavenly place).video.#1 CG
*On My kness .video. #1 CG
*If this world #1 CG
*We can make a difference #1 CG
*Flower in the rain. #1 CG
-Jaci Velasquez (1998) TB2=56 Gold
*God So Loved .video. #1 CG
*Look What Love Has Done #1 CG
*Show You Love #1 CG
*Speak For Me #1 CG
*You #1 CG
-Llegar A Ti (1999) TLA=4 Platinum
*Llegar a ti .video. #1 HLT
*De creer en ti .video. #18 HLT
*Sólo tú #4 HLT
*Un lugar celestial #10 HLT
*Love Will Find You (Llegar A Ti)#24 HDCP
-Crystal Clear (2000) TB2=29 Gold
*Adore .video. #1 GC
*Imagine me without you #1 CG
*Center Of Your Love #1 CG
*Everytime I fall #1 CG
*Just a prayer away #1 CG
-Mi Corazón (2001) TLA=7 Gold
*Como se cura una herida .video. #1 HLT
*Dejame quererte para siempre
-Christmas (2001) TB2=102
-Navidad (2001) TLA= 23
-Unspoken (2003) TB2=55
*You're My God
*Jesus Is
*Lost Without You
*Where I Belong
*Unspoken
-Milagro (2003) TLA=24
*No hace falta un hombre .video. #5 HLT
*Es amor
-Protagonistas de la música (special appearance)
*No Me Rendiré with Pablo Portillo #19 HTL
-Mi Historia Musical (2004)
-Beauty Has Grace (2005) TB2=195
*With all my soul
*I'm not looking down
*Lay it down
-On My Knees: The Best of Jaci Velasquez (2006)
Escúchame
Jaci Velasquez Lyrics
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I've been spying on you
I see a girl, whose world
Is broken in two
I get the picture
That you grew up too fast
You've got your dreams, it seems
And more than you asked
Oo you're wearing thin
Oo you're breaking
Escuchame-let me save you some pain
Escuchame-I will show you the way
Mirame-you will be me some day
Baby don't make the same mistakes...Escuchame
I've got a secret
That'll carry you through
There is a God who loves
To look after you
Hey little sister
Don't you worry no more
Just come with me, you see
I've been there before
Oo the heartbreaks
Oo the lessons learned
Oo I know what it takes
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Words of wisdom
Can you hear them?
CHORUS
The Jaci Velasquez's song "Escuchame" is a heartwarming message about reaching out to someone who is struggling and offering them guidance and hope. The lyrics are written to a young girl who is feeling broken and lost, as she looks at herself in the mirror. The singer has been observing her and understands that she had to grow up too soon and perhaps the events of life have been tough on her.
The first verse speaks about the young girl's dreams and aspirations and how, despite the setbacks, she is pressing on. However, she is gradually fading and breaking under the weight of her burdens. The singer steps in with a word of comfort and offers to show her the way. That God loves and cares for her and is watching over her. The chorus "Escuchame-let me save you some pain" and "Escuchame-I will show you the way" is a call for the young girl to listen and not make the same mistakes.
In the second verse, the singer speaks directly to the young girl, referring to her as "little sister," urging her not to worry anymore. The singer tells her how she's been through the heartbreaks and lessons learned and that she can provide guidance from an experienced perspective. The bridge, "Words of wisdom, can you hear them?" is a plea to the young girl to listen and take the advice being given before it is too late.
Overall, the song is a message of hope, offering a way out to someone who is struggling. It serves as a reminder to those who may have been through difficult times not to forget to reach out and help those that are facing similar challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
You in the mirror
I see you standing in front of the mirror and I'm aware of your presence.
I've been spying on you
I have taken a careful look at you and your life.
I see a girl, whose world
Is broken in two
I observe a young girl whose life is shattered into two parts.
I get the picture
That you grew up too fast
I understand that you had to mature faster than appropriate.
You've got your dreams, it seems
And more than you asked
You possess several aspirations and goals, and possibly more than you expected.
Oo you're fading
Oo you're wearing thin
Oo you're breaking
You are struggling and feeling tired, weak, and close to breaking point.
I've got a secret
That'll carry you through
There is a God who loves
To look after you
I know a valuable secret that will help you cope, which is that God loves you and will protect you.
Hey little sister
Don't you worry no more
Just come with me, you see
I've been there before
Hello young sister, don't stress anymore, come with me as I know what you are going through and have been there before.
Oo the heartbreaks
Oo the lessons learned
Oo I know what it takes
I am aware of the heartaches and lessons learned from experience and understand the level of strength required.
Words of wisdom
Can you hear them?
Do you understand and acknowledge the words of guidance I offer you?
Escuchame-let me save you some pain
Escuchame-I will show you the way
Mirame-you will be me some day
Baby don't make the same mistakes...Escuchame
Listen to me- I will save you from experiencing unnecessary pain; I will guide you towards the right path. Trust me, one day you will be like me. Don't repeat the same errors that I made... listen to me for your own good.
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.