At a young age, DeLuna and her family moved to the Dominican Republic. While there, at age 12, DeLuna performed on a stage where she was heard by Milly Quezada who commended her vocals. However, at age 14, her family moved back to the United States, to Newark, New Jersey, and DeLuna attended the Newark Arts High School. She had also attended Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Newark, New Jersey and was taught by Nicholas Straus. While there, DeLuna and her friends formed a R&B group called Coquette. In 2004, while DeLuna was 17, Coquette opened for a Cassidy concert in New Jersey. In 2006, DeLuna chose to pursue a solo career and was signed by Epic Records.
Her debut album 9 Lives was released on August 7, 2007. It spawned the singles Whine Up, Run The Show, and In The End. Her second album, Inside Out, was released in Belgium on November 5, 2010. Singles released so far include Push Push and Party O'Clock. Dancing Tonight is set to be released as the third single.
9 Lives
Kat DeLuna Lyrics
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They say a dream is a fantasy,
For some is just an illusion,
Sometimes a dream is hard to reach
Now you see for me a dream is all I had
It had to be my reality.
So I could even see my dream far away
But thank God he use my given talent to help me step up on this big stage where I am going to
Share and showcase my gift and passion for music, Now world here I am
Come share my joy and listen to the first chapter of me Kat Deluna
GNB let the southern begin
9 lives ha ha ha ha ha
In the song "9 Lives" by Kat Deluna, the artist explores the theme of dreams and their place in our lives. She starts by acknowledging the common conception of a dream being just a fantasy or an illusion, but for her, it was a lifeline out of poverty and the suffering of life. Deluna proclaims that her dream was all she had, and it had to become a reality. She expresses gratitude that her given talent, which is music, helped her to step up on the big stage where she can now share and showcase her gift and passion for music with the world.
Deluna seems to be addressing the listeners and inviting them to come along on her journey as she shares the first chapter of her life through music. The last part of the song where she laughs (ha ha ha ha ha) represents her triumph over the obstacles she had to overcome to achieve her dreams. With "9 Lives," Kat Deluna tells a story of hope, determination, and perseverance, urging her fans to pursue their dreams no matter the obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh
The song begins with Kat DeLuna's signature adlib, setting the tone for the rest of the song.
They say a dream is a fantasy,
It's commonly believed that dreams are unrealistic and unattainable.
For some is just an illusion,
For others, it's merely a figment of their imagination and a false hope.
Sometimes a dream is hard to reach
It's often difficult to turn a dream into a reality, especially if you're facing obstacles and challenges.
Now you see for me a dream is all I had
For Kat DeLuna, her dream was her only hope and source of motivation.
It had to be my reality.
She was determined to make her dream come true--it wasn't just a fleeting fantasy.
It was my only right out of poverty, and the suffer of life,
Her dream was her escape from poverty and the difficulties she faced in her life.
So I could even see my dream far away
Initially, her dream seemed impossible and out of reach.
But thank God he use my given talent to help me step up on this big stage where I am going to
However, she was grateful for her musical talent, which allowed her to pursue her dream and perform on a bigger platform.
Share and showcase my gift and passion for music, Now world here I am
She hopes to share her love and talent for music with the world through her performances.
Come share my joy and listen to the first chapter of me Kat Deluna
This song is the first chapter of her musical journey, and she invites listeners to be a part of it.
GNB let the southern begin
Kat DeLuna references GNB, which stands for Get No Better, possibly alluding to her desire to excel and do even better in her future performances. She also gives a nod to the southern music scene, indicating her style and potential influences.
9 lives ha ha ha ha ha
The song ends with her laughing and repeating the phrase '9 lives', possibly referencing the idea of having multiple chances or lives, and signifying her determination to succeed in her music career.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REDONE, KAT DELUNA, NADIR KHAYAT
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