While pursuing a degree in music education from the University of Hartford's Hartt School of Music, Javier performed as vocalist and percussionist in EmcQ, a soul/funk band led by lead guitarist Ian McHugh. When EmcQ opened a show for the soul-jazz trio Soulive, the group's guitarist, Eric Krasno, was impressed by Javier's vocals and recommended him to his friend Derek Trucks, who he knew was looking for a lead vocalist for the Derek Trucks Band.Following his college graduation and a successful audition in July 2002, Javier joined the band in August 2002. After touring with the band for nearly two years, Javier, then 24 years old, left the band in April 2002 to pursue a solo career, having been signed by Capitol Records. He went on to release two albums with Capitol Records, the last in 2006.
Since parting ways with Capitol Records, Javier has performed with such diverse acts as Joss Stone, Darius Rucker, the Indigo Girls, and Anthony Hamilton, and recorded an EP on his own label, Javier Colon Music. In 2011, he appeared on the U.S. television show, The Voice. On stage, Javier's primary instruments are steel and nylon stringed acoustic guitars by Larrivée (guitar company) and Taylor Guitars.[citation needed]
Meant to Be
Javier Colon Lyrics
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There were movies I′d make in my mind
Visions so realistic
I'd get all worked up til I′d cry
Who would I be and what would I be like
Me as the singer with my pretty wife
I could sing with a hero
I'd lay down my life
I believe what's meant to be
Is meant to be
And that′s just how it goes
I′ve been searching for what I need
I believe when I find it I'll know
I was 18, my very first month
Away from home
Then I caught your attention
When you heard me sing that first note
Now I would be lying if I didn′t say
That I saw you coming a mile away
I fell in love with you that very day
Just to have that I wanted so bad
I believe what's meant to be
Is meant to be
And that′s just how it goes
I've been searching for what I need
I believe when I find it I′ll know
Now I can't say I'm happy
With all of the choices I′ve made
I′ve been chewed up and spit out
Seen sorrow I'll take to my grave
There were some months when
The rent came up short
And some of my family′s not here anymore
In Javier Colon's song Meant To Be, he reminisces about his childhood and how he used to daydream about being a singer with a pretty wife, and performing with his heroes. He remembers how these visions were so real to him that he would cry, and he would give up anything just to have the soul he wanted so bad. He believes in destiny and that everything that is meant to be will be, and he is on a search for what he needs. He then talks about his journey as a musician and how he caught his wife's attention by singing, and how he fell in love with her that very day. Javier admits that he is not happy with all the choices he has made and that life has thrown him some tough challenges, but he is still searching and believes that he will find what he needs.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a kid
As a child, I would dream about singing, with visions so vivid that they would become emotional experiences.
There were movies I'd make in my mind
I would create fictional scenes in my mind, imagining a life where I was a singer with a loving wife.
Visions so realistic
These visions felt tangible, like they were a part of my reality.
I'd get all worked up til I'd cry
These visions were so intense that they would provoke strong emotions and even tears.
Who would I be and what would I be like
I would imagine myself as a singer and imagine what my life would be like if I pursued my musical dreams.
Me as the singer with my pretty wife
In my imagination, I saw myself as a successful singer with a beautiful and loving wife by my side.
I could sing with a hero
I would imagine myself singing with my musical idols and heroes.
I'd lay down my life
I was so passionate about music that I would do anything to achieve it.
Just to have their wanted soul so bad
I wanted to be a successful singer so badly that I would have done anything to make it happen.
I believe what's meant to be
Is meant to be
And that's just how it goes
I've been searching for what I need
I believe when I find it, I'll know
I have faith that things happen for a reason and I am still looking for my true calling, but I trust that I will recognize it when it comes.
I was 18, my very first month
Away from home
Then I caught your attention
When you heard me sing that first note
At 18 years old, I was away from home and singing when I caught your attention with my voice.
Now I would be lying if I didn't say
That I saw you coming a mile away
I fell in love with you that very day
Just to have that I wanted so bad
I was attracted to you from the moment I saw you and fell in love with you the very day we met, always hoping that I would one day have a loving partner like you.
Now I can't say I'm happy
With all of the choices I've made
I've been chewed up and spit out
Seen sorrow I'll take to my grave
Although I have achieved musical success, I have many regrets and have been through difficult experiences that have left me with sadness that will stay with me forever.
There were some months when
The rent came up short
And some of my family's not here anymore
I have struggled financially and have also lost loved ones, making the journey to musical success challenging and filled with hardship.
Writer(s): stephen kellogg, javier colón
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