Manny Manuel was born on the mountain town of Orocovis, Puerto Rico. He studied elementary and high school in the José Rojas Cortés School at his hometown. Since a young age, he started presenting himself in talent shows and other musical activities. He later joined the group Tempo Merenguero, and subsequently became a vocalist and choreographer for the merengue duo of Mayra y Celinés.
After recording these two albums with Los Sabrosos del Merengue, Manuel decided to pursue a solo career. In June 1994, Manuel left the group and in October 1 of the same year debuted as a solo artist. Several months later, he released his first solo album titled Rey de Corazones. The album was certified platinum after a few weeks. With the success of the album, on November, 1995, Manuel presented himself at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center selling out six shows.
In 1996, he released his second album titled Auténtico followed by concerts at the Guaynabo Performing Arts Center and at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. Manuel released his next album titled Es Mi Tiempo in 1998 which included the hits Como Duele, Margarita, and a cover of Alejandro Sanz' song Corazón Partío. The album took him on a tour through Spain where the album was certified gold. His next album, Lleno de Vida, preceded a second presentation at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. This concert was recorded and later released on CD.
After a change of labels and a move to the United States, Manuel released the album Serenata in 2003, which included covers of traditional romantic songs. The album sold over 100,000 and Manuel followed it with yet another presentation at the Coliseum in 2004. For this album, he was also nominated for a Latin Grammy.
In 2007, he released another album, Tengo Tanto, which included fusions of merengue with other Caribbean rhythms like vallenato. Manuel was one of several artists selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, the event included several renowned artists from Puerto Rico and other Latin American locations
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Manny Manuel Lyrics
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I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
Oh please say to me
And please say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now, let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide
Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide
Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I feel that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
The lyrics of Manny Manuel's "I Want to Hold Your Hand" expresses the strong desire to hold someone's hand in a romantic context. The song was originally written and performed by The Beatles in 1963 and was an instant success, becoming one of their most iconic love songs. Manny's interpretation maintains the original sentiments and showcases his vocal range.
The song starts with Manny expressing his feelings to someone special, telling them that he believes they understand the urge he feels to hold their hand. The second part of the first verse has him repeating the desire in the chorus more explicitly. The second verse is a plea for the person to reciprocate his feelings and consent to him as their love interest. He urges them not only to agree to his courtship but also to grant him the privilege of holding their hand. The chorus then repeats itself with more passion and emphasizes the importance of the physical connection to him for happiness. The bridge is a declaration that the person has that special something that draws him to them and further requests hand-holding in the final repetition of the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah I tell you somethin'
I want to share something with you
I think you'll understand
I believe you will comprehend what I am saying
When I say that somethin'
When I express what's on my mind
I want to hold your hand
I desire physical affection from you
Oh please say to me
I am requesting a favor from you
You'll let me be your man
You'll give me the opportunity to be in a romantic relationship with you
And please say to me
I am asking for your confirmation and assurance
You'll let me hold your hand
You'll allow me to have physical contact with you
Now, let me hold your hand
I am making a fervent request for physical touch
And when I touch you
My emotions are triggered by physical contact
I feel happy inside
I experience a deep sense of joy
It's such a feelin' that my love
I am overcome with strong emotions
I can't hide
I am unable to conceal my feelings
Yeah, you got that somethin'
You possess a quality that draws me to you
When I feel that somethin'
When I sense that special quality you have
I want to hold your hand
I am driven to have physical contact with you
I want to hold your hand
My desire for physical touch from you is intense
I want to hold your hand
I am deeply longing for physical affection from you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Paul James McCartney
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@johanromerogiraldo9611
Vine buscando salsa, y me llevo este hermoso tema de merengue! ❤️🔥
@24marilin
pueden decir lo que quieran, pero esta musica te saca de la silla y te pone a bailar, es increible! esta tan buena! el que tenga oidos que escuche!
@ChispitaTV
Que recuerdos me trae este album. Tengo el CD desde chiquita. Born in '88 <3
@Papilug0
Finalmente LA ENCONTREEEEE!!!!! Esta cancion es mi favorita e este album. Manny, you're the BEST!
@krysty0134able
A todo aquel que no le guste, simplemente NO LA OIGAN!!!!!
@lourdesmontserrat4661
Me encanta! Hasta mas que la original
@marcodiazdeb-fly670
Esta canción la escuché ayer en una estación local de Veracruz, aunque yo vivo en la CDMX, la escuché por Internet y dije: No pinches mames, qué versión tan sabrosa pa'bailar y la busqué, ahora, a bailar se ha dicho!
@ana3alex
a pesar de lo k todos digan ES GENIAL!!!!! me gusta!! :)
@marcodiazdeb-fly670
A mí no me gusta... Me encanta!
@nelmendez62
Esa canción tuvo mucho exito. Buena version.