Ortega spent several years on the tween-pop Radio Disney circuit of radio interviews, live mall shows, and other promotional activities as she worked on her debut album in 2005.
On July 29, 2006 Nina Sky, Papoose, Quan, Kovas and Eric West were some of the artists who showed up for the release party for Ortega's debut album at Webster Hall in New York City.
In August 2008 Ortega joined Rihanna as the opening act for her world-tour. "I admire her so much," Rihanna said of Ortega. "She's a sweetheart and she is so grateful to be on tour with me and that's what I love. She's gonna kill it..." Ortega followed that tour with the “Lo Maximo de la Musica National Tour” along side Frankie J, Luis Fonsi, Nina Sky and Orishas.
Following the tour she landed her second major acting role alongside Tristan Wilds in the film “Indelible” which is scheduled for release in 2011.
Ortega is currently working on her second album. She appeared at the Music Unites benefit on March 17, 2010 speaking about her forthcoming album.
It was revealed on http://www.jeannieortega.net/ that 'Strong' would be the first single off of her EP that is set to release in spring 2011.
Hear Me
Jeannie Ortega Lyrics
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Without a mirror, I see someone else
You're laughing at me 'cause you don't see my soul
You think the smile I wear says, I'm happy but you don't really know
Everyday's a fight
Soon I'll have no tears left here to cry
Jump to the words I speak
I'm talking, I'm pleading, I need you to understand me
I'm screaming at the top of my lungs, it's so hard
(Can't you hear me?)
Hear my lonely cry
(I need someone to love me)
Hear my lonely cry
Why can't you hear me?
I'm catching tear drops when I hear the phone ring
I wanna say so bad what's really wrong, what's hurting me?
I'm latching out, I'm breaking down feels like my life's crashed
In around me when I hear in the words I speak, can you help me?
Everyday's a fight
Soon I'll have no tears left here to cry
Jump to the words I speak
When will somebody hear me?
(Can you hear me?)
I'm talking, I'm pleading, I need you to understand me
I'm screaming at the top of my lungs, it's so hard
(Can't you hear me?)
Hear my lonely cry
(I need someone to love me)
Hear my lonely cry
Why can't you hear me?
Sometimes I wish, I could sleep forever
'Cause when I sleep my life is so much better
So busy trying to please, be what you want me to be
I dream when someone is gonna take care of me
I'm talking, I'm pleading, I need you to understand me
I'm screaming at the top of my lungs it's so hard
(Can't you hear me?)
(I need someone to love me)
Why can't you hear me?
Tell me it's gonna be alright
Oh, hear my cries, oh, please
The song "Hear Me" by Jeannie Ortega is all about feeling unheard and misunderstood. Ortega begins the song by saying that, even without a mirror, she sees someone other than herself - this can be interpreted as feeling disconnected from her own identity. She then goes on to explain that despite her bright smile, she is not actually happy and wishes that someone would recognize her pain. Ortega feels like she is constantly fighting, but has no one to turn to for help. She wants someone to hear her when she is talking and understand her pain, but no one seems to be able to. She is so desperate for someone to listen to her that she is literally screaming at the top of her lungs.
The chorus of the song is a plea for someone to hear her lonely cry. Ortega desires to be loved and cared for, but feels like no one is there for her. She catches tear drops when she hears the phone ring, wishing she could tell someone what is really bothering her. She feels like her life is crashing down around her, and she needs someone to help her through it. Ortega says that sometimes she wishes she could sleep forever because her life is so much better in her dreams.
Overall, "Hear Me" is a powerful song about feeling alone and unheard. Jeannie Ortega's lyrics touch on the universal desire to be understood and loved, and her voice conveys her desperate plea for someone, anyone, to hear her.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking at the reflections of myself
I'm introspective and analyzing myself
Without a mirror, I see someone else
I don't recognize myself despite looking at my own reflection
You're laughing at me 'cause you don't see my soul
People are making fun of me because they don't understand my inner struggles
You think the smile I wear says, I'm happy but you don't really know
I'm pretending to be happy, but no one knows the true pain and sadness I'm feeling
Everyday's a fight
My life is a constant struggle
Soon I'll have no tears left here to cry
I feel like I'm running out of emotional energy
Jump to the words I speak
Listen closely to what I'm saying
When will somebody hear me?
I'm wondering when someone will finally understand me
I'm talking, I'm pleading, I need you to understand me
I'm trying to communicate my feelings, seeking understanding and empathy
I'm screaming at the top of my lungs, it's so hard
I'm expressing myself with great intensity and effort
Hear my lonely cry
I'm asking for someone to acknowledge my pain and struggle
(I need someone to love me)
I'm expressing my deep need for love and support
Why can't you hear me?
I'm questioning why nobody has yet understood me
I'm catching tear drops when I hear the phone ring
I'm always emotional and can't hold back tears, even when the phone rings
I wanna say so bad what's really wrong, what's hurting me?
I want to express my true feelings, but am struggling to do so
I'm latching out, I'm breaking down feels like my life's crashed
I'm overwhelmed by emotions and feel like I'm falling apart
In around me when I hear in the words I speak, can you help me?
Can someone please help me with what I'm expressing?
Sometimes I wish, I could sleep forever
I sometimes feel like giving up and not facing reality
'Cause when I sleep my life is so much better
When I'm asleep, I don't feel the pain and struggle of reality
So busy trying to please, be what you want me to be
I put so much effort into pleasing others and being someone I'm not
I dream when someone is gonna take care of me
I fantasize about someone taking care of me and my needs
Tell me it's gonna be alright
I'm seeking reassurance and comfort
Oh, hear my cries, oh, please
I'm asking for someone to listen to me and help me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JEANNETTE ORTEGA, KOVASCIAR MICHAEL MYVETT
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