A New Yorker born and raised, the product of a music-loving Puerto Rican family, his parents named him Marco Antonio Muñíz in honor of the great Mexican balladeer of the same name.
Born Marco Antonio Muñiz September 16, 1964 (age 52)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality American Puerto Rican
Occupation Singer songwriter actor record producer television producer
Years active 1988–present
Musical career
Genres
Latin, Salsa, Ballads, Freestyle
Labels Blue Dog (1988) Atlantic (1991) RMM (1992–98) Columbia (1999–present) Sony (1999–present)
He began his recording career singing the English-language dance music known as freestyle, but he hit his stride between 1993 and 1997 with his first three salsa albums (Otra Nota, Todo a Su Tiempo, and Contra La Corriente). These productions established him as the top-selling singer in the history of the genre, able to sell out Madison Square Garden and prestigious venues internationally. Marc Anthony is a singer, songwriter, actor, record producer and television producer. Anthony is also the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy Award and five-time Latin Grammy Award winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide.[5] He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads. Anthony has won numerous awards and his achievements have been honored through various recognitions. He was the recipient of the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Chair's Award. He also received the "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" on September 16, 2009.[6] He holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and the most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums year-end charts
Marco Antonio Muñiz, known professionally by his stage name Marc Anthony, was born in New York City to parents from Yauco, Puerto Rico.[2] His mother Guillermina was a housewife, his father, Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker. Anthony's parents named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz. Anthony grew up in East Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem and El Barrio, and is the youngest of eight surviving children. He was raised Roman Catholic
In 1991 he released his first album, When the Night is Over. His 1995 collection, "Todo a su tiempo", was nominated for a Grammy with songs like "Te Conozco Bien", "Hasta Ayer", "Nadie Como Ella", "Se Me Sigue Olvidando", "Te Amare", and "Llegaste A Mi".
Anthony was born Marco Antonio Muñiz in New York City, US, to Guillermina, a housewife, and Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker.[3] His parents are Puerto Rican and named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz. He has a sister named Yolanda Muñiz. He also has 4 older brothers and 2 additional older sisters, 4 siblings from his mother's and 2 siblings from his father's prior marriages.
Marc Anthony married pop superstar Jennifer Lopez on June 5, 2004. On February 22, 2007 they welcomed twins Max David and Emme Marbiel Muñiz-Lopez.
Marc Anthony Website --- http://www.marcanthonyonline.com/biography?lang=en
Contra La Corriente
Marc Anthony Lyrics
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Que yo no me acuerde de ti
No hay labios que bese
Que no, no me sepan a ti
Tú te quedaste para siempre aquí
En mi pensamiento
Tú me dominas
Tienes el control
Aunque estés lejos
De nada me sirve
Porque yo te quiero
Ay, mas que ayer
Ay, mas que ayer
Yo trato, trato, trato
Pero no te olvido
Yo lucho, lucho, lucho
Y no lo consigo
Lo pongo todo de mi parte
Y no es suficiente
Es como seguir nadando
Contra la corriente
Contra la corriente, amor
Yo trato, trato, trato
Pero no te olvido
Yo lucho, lucho, lucho
Y no lo consigo
Lo pongo todo de mi parte
Y no es suficiente
Es como seguir nadando
Contra la corriente
Contra la corriente, amor
No hay noche que llegue
Que yo no te sienta aquí
Tú te quedaste para siempre
Aquí en mi pensamiento
Tú me dominas
Tienes el control
De mis sentimientos
Aunque estés lejos
De nada me sirve
Porque yo te quiero
Ay, mas que ayer
Ay, mas que ayer
Yo trato, trato, trato
Pero no te olvido
Yo lucho, lucho, lucho
Y no lo consigo
Lo pongo todo de mi parte
Y no es suficiente
Es como seguir nadando
Contra la corriente
Contra la corriente, amor
Yo trato, trato, trato
Pero no te olvido
Yo lucho, lucho, lucho
Y no lo consigo
Lo pongo todo de mi parte
Y no es suficiente
Es como seguir nadando
Contra la corriente
Contra la corriente, amor
Wow!
He tratado de olvidarte
Y todavía no lo consigo
Todavía siento tu amor
En mi pecho encendido
He tratado de olvidarte
Y todavía no lo consigo
Y es que cada anochecer
Deseo estar contigo
He tratado de olvidarte
Y todavía no lo consigo
Que me hiciste, que me diste
Que quede por tu amor mal herido, oh
Wow!
Yo lucho y lucho, ay como lucho
Yo trato y trato, pero es en vano
Yo lucho y lucho
Pero te extraño
Ay, como lucho
Que sigo pensando
Yo trato y trato
Trato de olvidarte
Pero es en vano
Pero te amo
Pero te amo!
No te olvidare
Y no me diga que no es suficiente
Porque yo siempre te voy a querer
Yo lucho y lucho
Es una lucha perdida
Tu solo hombre me excita
Y ven, ven, ven
Que estas en mi pensamiento
Como una llama encendida
Eh!
Ay, como lucho
Contra la marea
Trato y trato
Trato y trato
Busco y busco
Lucho y no lo consigo
The lyrics to this classic Marc Anthony song describe a feeling of longing and love that cannot be shaken despite the passing of time and distance. The singer cannot forget about the person he loves and who left a mark on him. He reminisces about their time together and how their memory is engraved in his mind and heart. The person he loves has control over his feelings, even though they are far away.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Yo trato, trato, trato, pero no te olvido" (I try, try, try, but I cannot forget you) as a representation of the constant effort the singer makes to move on, but ultimately fails. The metaphor of swimming against the current, "Contra la corriente," draws a vivid picture of fighting an impossible battle, trying to forget someone who has left an indelible mark. The singer's efforts are in vain, and he realizes that his love for this person is stronger than ever before.
This song captures the universal theme of love lost and the emotional turmoil that ensues when one is unable to forget someone they love deeply. The lyrics are poetic and heartfelt, and Marc Anthony delivers them with passion and conviction, making it a classic ballad that resonates with audiences around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
No hay día que pase
Que yo no me acuerde de ti
Every day that goes by I can't help but think of you
No hay labios que bese
Que no, no me sepan a ti
Every pair of lips I kiss reminds me of how you taste
Tú te quedaste para siempre aquí
En mi pensamiento
You remain forever in my thoughts
Tú me dominas
Tienes el control
De mis sentimientos
You have power over my emotions
Aunque estés lejos
De nada me sirve
Porque yo te quiero
Ay, mas que ayer
Ay, mas que ayer
Even though you're far away, my love for you is stronger than ever
Yo trato, trato, trato
Pero no te olvido
Yo lucho, lucho, lucho
Y no lo consigo
Lo pongo todo de mi parte
Y no es suficiente
Es como seguir nadando
Contra la corriente
Contra la corriente, amor
I try and try but I can't forget you. I put my all into it but it's not enough. It's like swimming against the current, my love.
No hay noche que llegue
Que yo no te sienta aquí
Tú te quedaste para siempre
Aquí en mi pensamiento
Every night that comes, I feel you here. You stay forever in my thoughts.
He tratado de olvidarte
Y todavía no lo consigo
Todavía siento tu amor
En mi pecho encendido
He tratado de olvidarte
Y todavía no lo consigo
Y es que cada anochecer
Deseo estar contigo
He tratado de olvidarte
Y todavía no lo consigo
Que me hiciste, que me diste
Que quede por tu amor mal herido, oh
I've tried to forget you but I still feel your love burning in my chest. Every night I wish I could be with you. You've hurt me so much with your love.
Yo lucho y lucho, ay como lucho
Yo trato y trato, pero es en vano
Yo lucho y lucho
Pero te extraño
Ay, como lucho
Que sigo pensando
Yo trato y trato
Trato de olvidarte
Pero es en vano
Pero te amo
Pero te amo!
I fight and fight, even though it's useless. I miss you so much. I keep thinking about you. I try and try to forget you, but I can't. I still love you, I love you.
No te olvidare
Y no me diga que no es suficiente
Porque yo siempre te voy a querer
Yo lucho y lucho
Es una lucha perdida
Tu solo hombre me excita
Y ven, ven, ven
Que estas en mi pensamiento
Como una llama encendida
I won't forget you, don't say that's not enough. I'll always love you. It's a losing battle, but you excite me. Come to me, you're always in my thoughts like a burning flame.
Ay, como lucho
Contra la marea
Trato y trato
Trato y trato
Busco y busco
Lucho y no lo consigo
Oh how I fight against the tide. I try and try, search and search, fight but I can't seem to win.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OMAR ALFANNO
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