Fonsi and his family moved to Orlando, Florida, during Fonsi's early childhood. Fonsi's childhood was relatively average for kids his age, beginning to dream about becoming a member of Menudo, arguably Latin America's most famous boy band in history, around the time he was ten years old.
Because of the air distance between his home in Orlando and Menudo's base back in Puerto Rico in particular, Fonsi was not able to achieve that particular childhood dream. He did, however, participate in many local boy bands, including one, Big Guys, where he met, and befriended, future *NSYNC member Joey Fatone. On April of that year, Fonsi had a brief return to the singing stage, when former Menudo Ray Reyes invited him and Lopez to a concert which was held at San Juan's Roberto Clemente coliseum. The press widely covered what El Vocero titled as Fonsi's moment as a Menudo, when he took the stage and joined the members of El Reencuentro to sing some of their old hits.
Fonsi's popularity has transcended ages and genres in Puerto Rico: industrialist Salvador Vassallo, for example, has told El Vocero that Fonsi is among his favorite singers.
Instead of choosing to keep a pattern of trying to find stardom in the United States with a boy band, Fonsi chose to better prepare himself for a future, stable career inside show business. He went to Florida State University to study vocal techniques. Meanwhile, he began to record demo tapes in Miami. While he was at FSU, he was overheard singing by a university music department president, who offered him a contract with a large recording company.
In 1999, Fonsi recorded his first CD, Comenzare (I Will Begin). Comenzare became an instant hit in Puerto Rico and across Latin America, with Fonsi conquering such markets as Colombia, the Dominican Republic,El Salvador, Mexico and Venezuela. His 2000 follow-up, Eterno, was equally successful. By then, Fonsi's fame had reached Europe, as he became a celebrity in Spain as well.
During 2001, a re-mix of Comenzare and Eterno was launched, while Fonsi worked on his next album, 2002's Amor Secreto. At about the same time, some media outlets such as newspapers and magazines began to comment about an allegued, adulterous romance between him and an also very famous married Puerto Rican singer, who had just happened to separate from her husband recently and bought a home near Fonsi's Orlando property. The scandal did not last too long, however, and Fonsi soon released an album in English, Fight the Feeling, also released in 2002.
Fight the Feeling did not sell well among Americans. It is expected, however, that Fonsi will sometime in the future make a second attempt at a crossover: because of the fact he has lived most of his life in Orlando, he is fluent in English as well as in Spanish.
His Fourth CD sold very well which opened new markets in Europe. "Quien te Dijo eso?" reached high positions on music charts. His fifth CD "Paso a Paso" could be said to be his disc that launched him into international markets. "Nada es Para Siempre" reached Number one on the music chart beating famous, Shakira.
By 2003, Fonsi began to fall in love with actress Adamari Lopez, who, as an Univision artist and fellow Puerto Rican, constantly found herself near Fonsi. That same year, Fonsi released the song Abrazar la Vida (Holding on to Life), of the album also named Abrazar la Vida. The song, perhaps ironically and because of a particular circumstance, would later become one of Lopez's favorite songs. While Fight the Feeling was released by the MCA label, Abrazar la Vida was released by Universal's Spanish music label. Fonsi also recorded Amazing in 2003, a duet with Emma Bunton for her 2004 album Free Me.
Fonsi took off 2004, a year when rumors were reported by magazines, television news shows and newspapers that he and Lopez had committed to marry each other. During 2005, Fonsi was in the middle of an international tour that would have had him away from home for many months; the tour was abruptly cancelled when Lopez was diagnosed with cancer. Fonsi promised her to stay by her side, and has travelled with her back and forth between Mexico, Miami and Puerto Rico for various treatment and work related trips.
On June 3, 2006, Fonsi and Adamari Lopez were married in a religious ceremony in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico attended by many celebrities including Joey Fatone, Charytin, Ednita Nazario, and Carlos Ponce and his brother, aspiring Spanish-language singer Jean Rodriguez, who goes simply by Jean as his professional name.
Fight the Feeling
Luis Fonsi Lyrics
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It's like a heatwave in July, every time we're eye to eye
A sucker for your rubbing, sucker for your twisting
You take me to the danger zone but leave me shaking to the bone
Sweet like honey, banging like a bomb
Turning me on, you're turning me on, you're turning me on
Now, you really gotta let it show
'Cause I feel like I'm about to blow
When you act like that I can't fight the feeling
Grab it? Can I love it?
Now, you really gotta let me know
'Cause I don't know how to take it slow
When you act like that I can't fight the feeling
A sucker for your touching, a sucker for your teasing
But I'm not out to sneak a feel, I wanna get to freak for real
A sucker for your hugging, a sucker for your squeezing
I bet you feel it all inside, so, let me know I'm qualified
Sweet like honey, banging like a bomb
Turning me on, you're turning me on, you're turning me on
Can I have it? Can I touch it?
Now, you really gotta let it show
'Cause I feel like I'm about to blow
When you act like that I can't fight the feeling
Grab it? Can I love it?
Now, you really gotta let me know
'Cause I don't know how to take it slow
When you act like that, I can't fight the feeling
Baby, I'm excited, gotta have it
I can't deny it, gotta have it
I don't know how to fight it, gotta have it
Turning me on, you're turning me on
Love the way you flaunt it, gotta have it
Girl, I really want it, gotta have it
'Cause you're turning me on
You're turning me on, you're turning me on
The lyrics to Luis Fonsi's song 'Fight The Feeling' describe the intense physical and emotional attraction the singer has for his love interest. The opening lines express his vulnerability to her, saying that he is a "sucker" for her touch, kiss, and embrace. He likens their attraction to a "heatwave in July," meaning that it is strong and overwhelming every time they are together. He also acknowledges the danger of their relationship, describing how it takes him to the "danger zone" and leaves him "shaking to the bone."
Throughout the song, the singer expresses his desire for his love interest, asking if he can "have it" and "touch it." He is passionate and urgent, telling her that he feels like he's "about to blow" when she acts a certain way. He admits that he doesn't know how to "take it slow" and that his attraction to her is too strong to ignore. He loves the way she flaunts her body and insists that he "gotta have it."
Overall, the lyrics to 'Fight The Feeling' are sensual and intense, describing the irresistible attraction between two people. The singer is vulnerable and passionate, expressing his desire for his love interest and admitting that he is unable to resist her.
Line by Line Meaning
A sucker for your loving, a sucker for your kissing
I am weak when it comes to your love and kisses
It's like a heatwave in July, every time we're eye to eye
I feel intense heat when we look into each other's eyes
A sucker for your rubbing, sucker for your twisting
I can't resist your sensual touches and movements
You take me to the danger zone but leave me shaking to the bone
You lead me to risky situations, but I still shiver with anticipation
Sweet like honey, banging like a bomb
You're incredibly attractive and passionate
Turning me on, you're turning me on, you're turning me on
You excite me in every way possible
Can I have it? Can I touch it?
Can I explore and experience your passion?
Now, you really gotta let it show
Please reveal your true feelings and desires
'Cause I feel like I'm about to blow
I am ready to lose control and give in to our passion
When you act like that I can't fight the feeling
Your actions make me unable to resist my desires
Grab it? Can I love it?
Can I hold and cherish your passion?
Now, you really gotta let me know
Please communicate your true feelings and desires
'Cause I don't know how to take it slow
I am unable to hold back my desires
A sucker for your touching, a sucker for your teasing
I am weak to your seductive touches and playful words
But I'm not out to sneak a feel, I wanna get to freak for real
I am not interested in just a physical encounter, I want a real connection
A sucker for your hugging, a sucker for your squeezing
I am weak to your warm embraces and tight squeezes
I bet you feel it all inside, so, let me know I'm qualified
I am sure you feel the same passion, please confirm that I am worthy of it
Baby, I'm excited, gotta have it
I am eager and willing to experience our passion
I can't deny it, gotta have it
I can't resist my desires, I need to experience our passion
I don't know how to fight it, gotta have it
I can't control my desires, I need to experience our passion
Love the way you flaunt it, gotta have it
I adore the way you express your passion, I need to experience it
Girl, I really want it, gotta have it
I deeply desire to experience our passion
'Cause you're turning me on
You are making me feel passionate and excited
You're turning me on, you're turning me on, you're turning me on
Your passion and seduction is irresistible
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gustav Jonsson, Markus Reza Sepehrmanesh, Tommy Tysper
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