María Isabel grew up in a musical family while living in Queens. She always knew she wanted to make music, citing powerful women such as Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill as her biggest influences.
She studied in the music program at New York University while singing for the campus' a cappella group, APC Rhythm. Only during her first year at NYU did she start writing and recording her own songs, giving her a new outlet to express her thoughts and feelings. Soon after, she began to gain popularity through her Instagram and SoundCloud, where she would publish covers in addition to her own music.
After graduation, María Isabel moved to Los Angeles to further her career. In February 2020, she released her debut single “The 1,” followed by her debut EP Stuck In The Sky in October of the same year, which is based on the painful experience of a long-distance relationship.
(2) María Isabel López Rodríguez (b. 4 January 1995), known professionally as María Isabel, is a Spanish singer and songwriter. She is best known for winning the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song "Antes muerta que sencilla". Winning at the age of nine years, ten months, and 16 days old, she became the youngest person to win the contest to date (a few days younger than the Tolmachevy Sisters, the only other nine-year-old winners).
Several weeks before winning the festival she released her first album, titled "¡No me toques las palmas que me conozco!". This CD included "Antes muerta que sencilla", which launched her career in the Spanish show business world, making her a competitor of another Spaniard child star, Melody.
Love song
María Isabel Lyrics
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The time won't let me forget another dimension
I am my mother, my father, and a mother before her
I am the consequence of two strangers at the altar
Take it easy on me, LA living's never easy
But my instinct to love dissolved all thoughts I had of leaving
Maybe you can't keep me safe, but keep me loved
I'm doin' the best I can, I hope it's enough (I hope it's enough)
Maybe you can't keep me safe, but keep me loved (keep me loved)
Keep me loved (keep me loved)
Keep me loved
Lost myself, caught in a world of make-believe
So many unfinished selves at twenty-three
Patience and waitin' I'm learnin' are not the same thing (no, no)
Will happiness ever find its way to me?
Take it easy on me, LA living's never easy
But my instinct to love dissolved all thoughts I had of leaving
I'm doin' the best I can, I hope it's enough (I hope it's enough)
Maybe you can't keep me safe, but keep me loved (yeah)
I'm doin' the best I can, I hope it's enough (I hope it's enough)
Maybe you can't keep me safe, but keep me loved (keep me loved)
I'm doin' the best I can, I hope it's enough (I hope)
Maybe you can't keep me safe, but keep me loved (keep me loved)
Keep me loved (keep me loved)
Keep me loved, oh-oh
Keep me loved
Keep me loved, mmm mm
The lyrics to María Isabel's song "Love song" delve into themes of self-discovery, identity, and the desire to be loved and accepted. The opening lines, "I inherited this body, it remembers so much, The time won't let me forget another dimension," suggest a reflection on the past and the influence it has on the singer's present self. It speaks to the idea that our bodies carry the memories and experiences of those who came before us.
The lines "I am my mother, my father, and a mother before her, I am the consequence of two strangers at the altar" highlight the singer's realization of being a product of her lineage, carrying the traits and characteristics of her ancestors. It implies that she is shaped by the actions and choices of those who came before her.
The chorus, with the plea to "take it easy on me, LA living's never easy," shows vulnerability and the acknowledgement that life in Los Angeles can be challenging. Despite the difficulties, the singer's instinct to love keeps her grounded and prevents her from giving up.
The second verse reveals the singer feeling lost and trapped in a world of pretense and unfulfilled potential. The line "So many unfinished selves at twenty-three" implies a struggle with finding a sense of self and purpose at a young age. The singer questions whether happiness will ever come her way.
Line by Line Meaning
I inherited this body, it remembers so much
I carry the memories and experiences of my ancestors within me
The time won't let me forget another dimension
I am constantly aware of the passage of time and the existence of different realities
I am my mother, my father, and a mother before her
I am shaped by the traits, characteristics, and experiences of my family lineage
I am the consequence of two strangers at the altar
My existence is a result of two individuals coming together in marriage
Take it easy on me, LA living's never easy
Living in Los Angeles can be challenging, so please be understanding
But my instinct to love dissolved all thoughts I had of leaving
Despite the difficulties, my innate desire to love overpowers any thoughts of giving up
I'm doin' the best I can, I hope it's enough
I am putting in my maximum effort, hoping that it will be sufficient
Maybe you can't keep me safe, but keep me loved
Perhaps you cannot protect me from harm, but please ensure that I always feel loved
Lost myself, caught in a world of make-believe
I have become disconnected from my true self, trapped in a fantasy world
So many unfinished selves at twenty-three
At the age of twenty-three, I am still exploring and discovering who I truly am
Patience and waitin' I'm learnin' are not the same thing (no, no)
I am realizing that patience and waiting are distinct concepts, and they shouldn't be confused
Will happiness ever find its way to me?
I wonder if I will ever truly experience lasting happiness
Keep me loved
Please continue to show me love and affection
Keep me loved, mmm mm
Please keep me loved, mmm mm
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Written by: Cooper Holzman, Maria Severino
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COLORS
Lyrics
i inherited this body
it remembers so much
that time won’t let me forget
another dimension i am my mother, my father
and her mother before her
i am the consequence
of two strangers at the altar take it easy on me
ella living’s never easy
but my instinct to love
dissolved all thoughts i had of leaving
i’m doing the best i can
i hope it’s enough
maybe you can’t keep me safe
but keep me loved
keep me loved
keep me loved
keep me loved
lost myself, caught in a world of make believe
so many unfinished selves at 23
patience and waiting i’m learning are not the same thing
will happiness ever find it’s way to me?
i’m doing the best i can
i hope it’s enough
maybe you can’t keep me safe
but keep me loved
keep me loved
keep me loved
keep me loved
COLORS
Lyrics
i inherited this body
it remembers so much
that time won’t let me forget
another dimension i am my mother, my father
and her mother before her
i am the consequence
of two strangers at the altar take it easy on me
ella living’s never easy
but my instinct to love
dissolved all thoughts i had of leaving
i’m doing the best i can
i hope it’s enough
maybe you can’t keep me safe
but keep me loved
keep me loved
keep me loved
keep me loved
lost myself, caught in a world of make believe
so many unfinished selves at 23
patience and waiting i’m learning are not the same thing
will happiness ever find it’s way to me?
i’m doing the best i can
i hope it’s enough
maybe you can’t keep me safe
but keep me loved
keep me loved
keep me loved
keep me loved
Janelle A
Patience and waiting im learning is not the same thing...
Well N
its LA not ella..
Ellazzara Medova
These lyrics are magical, her vocals are angelic. I feel like I'm taken to another dimension of warmth and peace. Truly beautiful song and vibe
Kevin Afolabi
does she write her own lyrics? Because if so wooooooow she's talented af
Jasmine
Honestly!!!!
outttterspace
She does!
Soprano
Yes
Kazeumi
A perfect mix of production, lyrics and an amazing voice for a powerful and memorable performance. Whomever, books these Color shows should get a promotion or a raise, she or he has been hitting 1000%
Mariluna
AMENNN