Biography
Canela was born in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents, Lisette and Heriberto Canela. He is the older brother of actor, Jason Canela and has two older siblings, both from his parents.
Personal Life
In September 2011, Jencarlos Canela and Gaby Espino (Venezuelan actress and model) did a live chat over social networking site Twitter, where they confirmed they were in relationship and announced that they were expecting their first child together. The godparents are going to be Cristina Saralegui and Pitbull. Espino gave birth to their son, Nickolas Canela Espino, on February 12, 2012.
Music career
At the age of 12 Jencarlos began his musical career as the lead singer of the group "Boom Boom Pop". After two years of successful participation with the group he decided to start his solo career in late 2002. Over the following five years, he appeared in several international events including the "Miss World" 2004 and 2005 beauty pageants, "The Latin Fiesta Festival" in Toronto Canada, and "The CALLE OCHO Festival" in Miami. During this period, he continued his studies of music and acting at the New World School of the Arts (USA), from which he graduated with honors in May 2006. The Ford Motor Company chose him as model and singer for its "Ride it Like a Ford" ad campaign. This commercial was broadcast on television in the U.S.A.
Jencarlos first album was produced by Rudy Pérez at his studio in Miami Beach. This project may be produced in various languages, as Jencarlos has performed songs in English, Italian, German and Portuguese.
In 2012, Canela, in collaboration with Emilio Estefan, recorded the song "Sueña" for Telemundo's coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics. It was also to be the official song of Miss America 2013, but a contract dispute with Telemundo led to the song being replaced by "Don't Stop the Party" by Pitbull. Canela, signed with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.
Give It Up Tonight
Jencarlos Canela Lyrics
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I went to school in the streets got my degree
And doin and doin it good
You gotten fallen so hard
You're a knockout baby in the dark
Most of them beg for your heart
I'll let you know from the start
All I'm asking is for
Baby give it up give it up baby give it up
To nananana night
Baby give it up give it up
Tonight
Come on baby give it up listen lets lets give it up
I'm just letting you know baby
That you're playing with fire haha
I'm amando candela jencarlos canela
We both ready to rise
I know I'm all the girls I can never go
I take them to the girls aroud the world
We get connection for the night
Get it girl now back it up and gee get it girl
I know what you like
I know what you want
I know what you need
And I get what you like
Get what you want
And get what you need
Thats right
Now make up your mind
And let your concious free
And party with me one night
All im asking is for
To nananana night
Baby give it up give it up
Baby give it up
To nananana night
Baby give it up give it up
Baby give it up
Tonight
La nina dont be shy
We dont have to turn off the light
Dont be scared baby cry
Baby let me open your legs
You are my one night stand
Then I can do everything and get it again
To nananana night
Baby give it up give it up
Baby give it up give it up
To nananana night
Baby give it up give it up
Baby give it up
Tonight
Give give it up now baby
Tonight ananana
Give give it up
Tooonight baby do it
Give give it up now baby tonight nananan
Give give it up now tonight nanannna
Everybody wants you (everybody wants you)
Everybody wants your love (everybody wants that love)
I just like to make you my heart
Papaapapapapap
All I'm asking is for
Tonananananight
Baby give it up give it up
Baby give it up give it up
Tonananaanight
Baby give it up give it up
Baby give it up
Tonight
Common baby give it up listen lets lets give it up
Give it up give it up
Baby give it up
Tonight
In Jencarlos Canela's "Give It Up Tonight," he showcases his impressive skills as a lover in these seductive lyrics. He claims to have earned his degree from studying in the "streets," and he knows how to make a woman feel special in the dark. He acknowledges that other men are begging for her heart, but he just wants her to give it up for him tonight. He reassures her that he knows what she likes, wants, and needs, and he can provide it all. He encourages her to let go of her inhibitions and party with him for a single night.
Line by Line Meaning
Give it up
Take the risk and let go of your inhibitions
I went to school in the streets got my degree
Learned valuable life lessons in the real world
And doin and doin it good
Successfully navigating and excelling in life
You gotten fallen so hard
You've been struck by cupid's arrow
You're a knockout baby in the dark
You possess great allure and magnetism
Most of them beg for your heart
Many people desire to be with you romantically
I'll let you know from the start
I'll be upfront about my intentions
All I'm asking is for
I only request
To nananana night
On this particular night
Baby give it up give it up baby give it up
Surrender to the moment and let loose
Come on baby give it up listen lets lets give it up
Encouraging the listener to join in and have fun
I'm just letting you know baby
I need to make something clear to you
That you're playing with fire haha
Your decisions could lead to consequences
I'm amando candela jencarlos canela
Introducing the artist, his persona, and heritage
We both ready to rise
Both parties are ready for success
I know I'm all the girls I can never go
Aware of his popularity among women
I take them to the girls aroud the world
He has experience with women from different places
We get connection for the night
Building a connection for a fleeting moment
Get it girl now back it up and gee get it girl
Encouraging a woman to move in a particular way
I know what you like
Aware of the listener's preferences
I know what you want
Aware of the listener's desires
I know what you need
Aware of the listener's needs
And I get what you like
Capable of delivering what the listener desires
Get what you want
Providing the listener what they desire
And get what you need
Providing the listener what they need
Thats right
Affirming what was just said
Now make up your mind
Decide whether or not to partake in the moment
And let your concious free
Unleashing oneself from societal norms and expectations
And party with me one night
Joining the artist in a night of celebration
La nina dont be shy
Encouraging the woman to come out of her shell
We dont have to turn off the light
No need to be discreet about the intentions
Dont be scared baby cry
Allowing oneself to be vulnerable and express emotions
Baby let me open your legs
Asking for physical intimacy
You are my one night stand
The relationship is brief and temporary
Then I can do everything and get it again
Capable of performing sexually and repeating the experience
Everybody wants you (everybody wants you)
Pointing out that the listener is desired
Everybody wants your love (everybody wants that love)
Pointing out that the listener's love and affection is sought after
I just like to make you my heart
Expressing a desire for the listener's affection
Papaapapapapap
Nonsensical filler
Give it up give it up
Encouragement to surrender to the moment
Baby give it up
Encouragement to let loose
Tonight
This particular evening
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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