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.
Love Me Or Let Me Go
Luis Fonsi Lyrics
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On a thin line, taking your time?
I'd like to think that we're advancing
But I really don't know where this will go
Baby, give me a sign, throw me a line
Show me that it's time for us
Don't keep me in the dark open up your heart
You can't make up your mind you keep playing for time
Baby, love me or let me go
Why keep hiding your emotions?
Just say what you mean, don't go to extremes
All I need is your devotion
Faithful and true 'cause I give to you
You're my elation, my salvation
You are my everything
Don't keep me in the dark open up your heart
Tell me what I need to know
You can't make up your mind you keep playing for time
Baby, love me or let me go
Tell me what you're thinking
What secrets do you hold inside?
Why don't you just admit it?
The love you have is hard to hide
Don't keep me in the dark open up your heart
Tell me what I need to know
You can't make up your mind you keep playing for time
Baby, love me or let me go
Love me or let me go
Love me or let me go
Love me or let me go
Don't keep me in the dark open up your heart
Tell me what I need to know
You can't make up your mind you keep playing for time
Baby, love me or let me go
Baby, love me or let me go
The lyrics to Luis Fonsi's song Love Me Or Let Me Go are about a partner who is unsure about their commitment to their relationship. The singer of the song is frustrated and feels that their partner is keeping them on the line without taking any actions. Despite wanting to see the relationship progress, the singer doesn't know where their significant other stands on the relationship's future. They plead for honesty and sincerity from their partner, encouraging them to "throw [them] a line" and show them that "it's time for us."
The lyrics also touch on communication issues in relationships and the importance of honesty and emotional openness. The singer feels that their partner is hiding their true feelings and asks them to open up and tell them what they need to know. They recognize that the love they have is hard to hide, and the only solution to move forward is for their partner to decide whether to love them or let them go.
Overall, Love Me Or Let Me Go is an emotional ballad that resonates with anyone who has ever been in a situation where they felt uncertain about their relationship's future. The song's message is clear-cut: honesty and communication are essential for any relationship to thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, why you keep me hanging
Why do you keep me waiting, unsure of where we stand?
On a thin line, taking your time?
It feels like we are on the verge of something, but you're not making any moves.
I'd like to think that we're advancing
I hope that our relationship is moving forward and progressing.
But I really don't know where this will go
Despite my hopes, I am uncertain about the future of our relationship.
Baby, give me a sign, throw me a line
Please give me some indication of your feelings and intentions, make a move towards me.
Show me that it's time for us
Take action to show me that we're meant to be together.
Don't keep me in the dark open up your heart
Don't keep me in the dark about your feelings and emotions, let me know.
Tell me what I need to know
Communicate with me honestly and openly about our relationship.
You can't make up your mind you keep playing for time
You seem indecisive and unsure about us, and it's making me feel like you're playing games.
Baby, love me or let me go
Make a decision about our relationship, either love me or let me go.
Why keep hiding your emotions?
Why are you keeping your feelings hidden from me?
Just say what you mean--don't go to extremes
Be direct and honest about what you feel, don't resort to extreme behavior.
All I need is your devotion
The only thing I need from you is your commitment and loyalty.
Faithful and true like I give to you
I am faithful and true to you, and I want the same in return.
You're my elation, my salvation
You bring me happiness and hope, you are my savior.
You are my everything
You are the most important person in my life.
Tell me what you're thinking
Communicate your thoughts and feelings to me, don't keep them to yourself.
What secrets do you hold inside?
What are you keeping hidden from me that is preventing our relationship from moving forward?
Why don't you just admit it?
Why won't you just be honest with me?
The love you have is hard to hide
It's obvious that you have feelings for me, so why are you hiding them?
Love me or let me go
Make a decision about our relationship, either love me or let me go.
Baby, love me or let me go
Make a decision about our relationship, either love me or let me go.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joylon W. Skinner, Veit U. Renn
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