-Jasmine Trias
Jasmine Trias has become one of more than a dozen former American Idol competitors to use the immensely popular show as a springboard to a recording career. During her time on the show, her popularity grew into a cult-like phenomenon as she won fans, not only in her native U.S., but the entire world over.
During the heat of the competition, the Internet played host to hundreds of fan-produced sites in a multitude of languages. In her ancestral homeland of the Philippines, it seemed like the whole nation was experiencing "Jasmania," as headlines in the capital's newspaper declared "Everybody Wants Jasmine."
Since 2004, Jasmine has been busy getting her solo recording career off the ground. While she has been visible through fast-food chain promos and the release of her debut album in 2005, it seems that Jasmania has cooled somewhat since she was a finalist on America's widely popular singing competition. Her album and singles have failed to make much of an impact in the all-important U.S. market, although she's still a sensation in the Philippines.
Jasmine's still got plenty of time to develop her career as a recording artist, and she's also taken the leap into acting. But that's still not enough for the energetic entertainer, who hopes to build, in her own words, "an empire." Her ambitions also include starting other businesses, such as lines of clothing and fragrances, a beauty salon, as well as a Filipino restaurant.
Biography:
Jasmine Soriano Trias was born on November 3, 1986, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and grew up in Mililani, a suburb in Central Oahu. She began voice training at the Performing Artist Academy of Hawaii when she was 8, took a break from formal instruction a couple of years later, and then returned to the Academy when she was 14. That same year, she represented her school in a state-wide singing contest, the Brown Bags to Stardom competition. She won that contest and went on to win the 2003 Road to Fame talent competition for youth.
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In the winter of 2004, Trias was selected as one of the top 32 contestants for the third season of FOX's American Idol. On March 17, she found herself amongst the final 12 contestants and debuted with the Natalie Cole hit "Inseparable."
Over the course of the next two months, she became one of the season's more popular competitors, generally impressing the trio of judges, and making the cut week after week. The Jasmania phenomenon was not only brewing stateside, but the world over, in places as far away as Singapore, Australia, Taiwan, and Germany.
In more than a dozen foreign countries on at least four continents, hundreds of websites promoting Jasmine's talents as a song interpreter popped up on the Internet during her tenure with the show, many in languages other than English. During the height of Jasmania in April 2004, the headline in The Manila Times (a widely read newspaper in her ancestral homeland of the Philippines) declared: "Everybody Wants Jasmine."
On May 19, Trias was voted off the show, finishing in third place after first runner-up Diana DeGarmo and the season's winner, Fantasia Barrino. Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor declared the following day Jasmine Trias Day for the entire state, while the city and county of Honolulu continued the celebration on May 21. Amid the hoopla, Trias graduated from Maryknoll School in June. She received a scholarship to attend Hawaii Pacific University, with initial plans to study nursing. Those plans were put on hold, as she decided to put her energies into her career as an entertainer.
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Trias hit the road with the other third-season American Idol finalists for a 2004 summer tour, which culminated in three sold-out shows at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu that September. She also received several endorsement deals in Hawaii and the Philippines. This included the release of a promo CD single for McDonald's in the Pacific nation titled "Love Ko 'To" -- a local translation of the restaurant's slogan "I'm Loving It."
In February 2005, an exclusive CD single titled "Flying Home" was made available as a promotional track through Hawaiian Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants. She signed a recording deal with ClockWork Entertainment; her self-titled debut album was released in the U.S. in July 2005. The 14 tracks showcased Trias as a pop-oriented R&B vocalist, but failed to make much of a dent on the charts stateside. It climbed to No. 11 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers Chart and to No. 1 on the New Artist Albums (Pacific) chart, but failed to rank in the Top 200 listings.
Jasmine Trias was issued on Universal Records on September 1, 2005 in the Philippines, where the single "Excuses" became a No. 1 hit. The Asian release contained bonus tracks sung in Tagalog, a first for Trias.
On September 12, she returned to the Philippines for a well-received week-long tour. While still pursuing a career as a vocalist, the Hawaiian native hopes to also make a splash as an actress.
I Won't Worry
Jasmine Trias Lyrics
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La La La La La (Woah)
La La La La La (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
La La La La La
I can't believe that we
Finally found a way
To make it through the rain
'cause everything they say
Cause eveyrthing they say
It don't mean anything
When it comes to us
My love is just what you deserve
[Pre-Chorus:]
Forget all of the haters
What they say can't even break us
They're wishing they could be us
And it's too bad boy
As long as we're together
They can't change my mind never
I'm sure about you and me
'cause you make feel so good
[Chorus:]
I'm not worried about anything
'cause the joy you bring is enough to hold me down
Not anything, 'cause baby I will always be around
Not worried about anything
'cause you're everything
All I need is you right here
Come what may, baby
I won't worry, no
Now all my friends act like
You're no good for me
But they don't know my type
And how you make me so happy
'cause I can count on you
To what I need you to
You're always there for me
Whenever I get lonely
[Pre-Chorus & Chorus]
They don't know how much I ride for you
Hands up high for you
You've proven yourself (Oh oh oh)
You can't understand how much you make me smile
I don't have a doubt
(I'm) not concerned about nobody else
[Chorus x2]
The song "I Won't Worry" by Jasmine Trias is a beautiful ode to a lover who has stood by the singer despite the naysayers. The song begins with the repeated "La-La-La-La" that seems to emphasize the joy the singer feels with her lover. She expresses her gratitude for having found a way to make it through the rain with her lover, and despite what people say, their love is stronger than anyone's words. She believes that her love is just what her lover deserves, and she won't let anyone's negativity affect her feelings.
The pre-chorus serves as an encouragement to her lover, telling him to forget all the haters because they can't break them apart. She is sure about their love and wants to reassure him that they will always be together. She is not concerned about anything because her love is all she needs. In the second verse, her friends don't believe that her lover is good enough for her, but she doesn't pay any heed because they don't know how happy her lover makes her. The end of the song is a declaration of her love for her lover, and she can't imagine being without him.
The lyrics of this song serve to empower anyone who has ever faced criticism for their choices in love. The singer knows what she wants and stands by her decision, not letting anyone's negativity weigh her down. The song is also an excellent example of positive and uplifting music that can be enjoyed by anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
La La La La La (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
Repetitive sounds expressing joy, happiness, and positivity
La La La La La (Woah)
Repetitive sounds expressing a sense of wonder and amazement
I can't believe that we
Expressing disbelief or surprise at the fact that the couple has found a way to make it through tough times
Finally found a way
Highlighting the persistence of the couple in overcoming challenges to keep their relationship alive
To make it through the rain
Metaphor for tough times that the couple has successfully overcome
Our love is stronger than their words
Belief that their love is more powerful than any negative opinion or gossip about them
'cause everything they say
Referring to the negative comments and criticism made about the couple by others
Cause eveyrthing they say
Reiterating that the opinions of others do not matter in the context of the couple's strong relationship
It don't mean anything
Belief that any negative comment is insignificant when compared to the strength of the couple's love
When it comes to us
Emphasizing the relationship at the core of the song
My love is just what you deserve
Reinforcing the mutual support, affection, and appreciation between the couple
Forget all of the haters
Advising the lover to ignore negative opinions and thoughts of others
What they say can't even break us
Reassurance that their strong relationship is resilient to any negative comments or feedback
They're wishing they could be us
Suggesting that others may be envious of their love and happiness
And it's too bad boy
Emphasizing the certainty and confidence in the lover's stance and commitment to the relationship
As long as we're together
Affirming that their togetherness and mutual love is the most important thing for the couple
They can't change my mind never
Assertive stance that negative opinions of others will not affect the lover's feelings and beliefs about the relationship
I'm sure about you and me
Confident conviction in the couple's love for each other
'cause you make feel so good
Highlighting the positive effect the lover has on the singer's feelings
I'm not worried about anything
Strong and unwavering stance that nothing can shake the couple's happiness and love for each other
'cause the joy you bring is enough to hold me down
Belief that the love, support and happiness from the lover is sufficient and all that the artist needs
Not anything, 'cause baby I will always be around
Reinforcing that the lover is always present, dependable and committed in the relationship
'cause you're everything
Emphasizing the lover's role as the centerpiece and foundation of the singer's life
All I need is you right here
Affirming that the lover's presence is sufficient to ensure the artist's happiness and contentment
Come what may, baby
Bold declaration of the lover's commitment to the relationship despite challenges, obstacles and uncertainty
I won't worry, no
Reinforcing the central theme of the song that the couple's love is resilient and unshakable
Now all my friends act like
Referencing the negative opinions and criticism of friends regarding the relationship
You're no good for me
Negative opinion of the artist's friends about the suitability of the lover as a partner
But they don't know my type
Highlighting that the artist's preference and taste in partners may differ from that of their friends
And how you make me so happy
Noting how the lover's presence has a positive impact on the singer's life, emotions, and well-being
'cause I can count on you
Reinforcing the trust and reliability of the lover in the relationship
To what I need you to
Highlighting the lover's willingness and ability to fulfill the artist's needs
You're always there for me
Affirming the lover's active support, presence, and assistance towards the artist
Whenever I get lonely
Consideration of the lover's positive impact on the artist's emotional state and happiness
They don't know how much I ride for you
Declaration of the singer's deep commitment, support, and loyalty towards the lover despite external opinions and rumors
Hands up high for you
Visual gesture of respect, admiration, and celebration of the lover's positive influence on the artist's life
You've proven yourself (Oh oh oh)
Acknowledgment and validation of the lover's trustworthiness, dependability, and loyalty in the relationship
You can't understand how much you make me smile
Expressing the profound and positive effect the lover has on the singer's emotional well-being
I don't have a doubt
Emphasizing the singer's unwavering belief and conviction in the strength and durability of the relationship
(I'm) not concerned about nobody else
Reinforcement of the central theme of the song that the couple's mutual love and support is unshakeable despite external opinions and rumors
[Chorus x2]
Reiteration of the central theme and message of the song through repetition and emphasis
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