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)
Weightless
Jaci Velasquez Lyrics
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The burden is gone
I am weightless, oh, I am weightless
Your mercy has come
I am weightless, yeah
I'm walkin' on air
The world lifted off my shoulders
Now, that the clouds are over
In this atmosphere
I can breath again
(Chorus)
My conscience burns
Time for a new confession
My heart returns
Let's hope I learned my lesson
And all concerns
Simply float away
(Chorus)
Lifted from the ashes
Sprinkled with Your blood
The sea of tears
My shame has made
I'm soaring high above
Yes, I am overcome by Your love
In Jaci Velasquez's song "Weightless," the singer speaks about feeling free from the burden of her past mistakes, lifted by the mercy of God. In the chorus, she repeats the phrase "I am weightless," emphasizing the feeling of liberation she experiences. Velasquez uses several metaphors to convey this sensation of lightness, such as "walking on air" and having the "world lifted off my shoulders." She expresses a sense of relief from anxiety and worry, saying that "in this atmosphere, I can breathe again."
The second stanza references the idea of confession and forgiveness, suggesting that the weightlessness she feels is a result of her repentance and being sprinkled with the blood of Christ. She acknowledges the guilt and shame she has carried but feels able to let them "simply float away" in the presence of God's love. The final line of the song, "Yes, I am overcome by Your love," suggests that this experience goes beyond just feeling light and free – it is a profound encounter with the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
I am weightless
I feel like I am floating and free from the weight of my troubles and worries.
The burden is gone
The heaviness that was weighing me down has been lifted from me.
I am weightless, oh, I am weightless
I continue to feel light and carefree.
Your mercy has come
God's compassion and forgiveness has saved me and brought me peace.
I am weightless, yeah
I still feel light and unburdened.
I'm walkin' on air
I feel like I am floating and walking with ease.
The world lifted off my shoulders
The weight of the world's problems no longer burden me.
Without a care
I am free from worry and can live in the present moment.
Now, that the clouds are over
After a difficult time, clarity has come and I can see things clearly.
In this atmosphere
In this positive and peaceful environment.
I can breathe again
I feel free to take deep breaths and fully inhale life again.
My conscience burns
I am feeling guilty and regretful for my past mistakes.
Time for a new confession
It is time for me to admit my wrongdoings and seek forgiveness.
My heart returns
I am once again full of love and compassion.
Let's hope I learned my lesson
I hope that I have gained knowledge from my previous mistakes and won't repeat them.
And all concerns
All of my worries and anxieties.
Simply float away
They disappear and no longer trouble me.
Lifted from the ashes
I have been saved and lifted up from a dark place in my life.
Sprinkled with Your blood
Blessed and cleansed by the blood of Jesus.
The sea of tears
The many tears I have cried in the past.
My shame has made
My regret and feelings of dishonor.
I'm soaring high above
I feel like I am flying high with a renewed sense of freedom and joy.
Yes, I am overcome by Your love
I am filled with gratitude and love for God's compassion and graciousness.
Writer(s): HEIMERMANN MARK JAMES
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.