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
Dimelo
Marc Anthony Lyrics
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Que tú quisieras acercarte a mí
Si tú supieras que te quiero amar
Que hasta el cielo te quiero llevar, oh
No me dejes solo con mi corazón (oh)
Que está enloquecido con esta pasión (don't leave me all alone)
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (I need to know)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (ah-ah-ah)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (I need to know) (don't leave me all alone)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo
Si yo pudiera acariciar tu piel
Tu cuerpo entero quiero conocer
Esta pasión no me deja dormir
Este deseo no me deja vivir
Oh, no me dejes solo con mi corazón
Que está enloquecido con esta pasión (girl, don't leave me all alone)
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (oh)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (ah-ah-ah, yeah)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (tell me, don't leave me all alone)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (oh, tell me)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (don't leave me all alone)
(Eh, ah)
(Oh, don't leave me all alone)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (eh, na)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (oh, ah-ah-ah)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (I need to know)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (tell me, oh, tell me)
No me dejes solo con mi corazón
Que está enloquecido con esta pasión (eh, na, eh na)
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo (oh, now, oh, now)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (ah-ah-ah)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (I need to know)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (tell me, oh, tell me)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (don't leave me all alone)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (oh-woh)
No me dejes solo con mi corazón
Que está enloquecido con esta pasión (oh, yeah, oh , now)
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo (oh, now, oh, now)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (eh, don't leave me all alone)
Ay dímelo (don't leave me all alone), ven dímelo (don't leave me all alone)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (eh, now, don't leave me all alone)
Ay dímelo (don't leave me all alone), ven dímelo
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (tell me, baby girl, 'cause I need to know)
The song "Dímelo" by Marc Anthony tells the story of a man who loves a woman but is unsure if his feelings are reciprocated. He hears rumors that she wants to be closer to him, but he needs to hear it from her directly. He is consumed by his love for her and cannot sleep or live without her. He is begging her to tell him if she desires him because he can't bear to live in uncertainty. The singer pleads with the woman not to leave him alone with his heart, which is "crazy" with passion.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing, as the singer is willing to do anything to be with the woman he loves. His heart is on the line, and he needs her to be honest about her feelings. It's a classic love song with a Latin-tinged sound that captures the emotions of someone who is deeply in love.
Overall, "Dímelo" is a powerful ballad that highlights Marc Anthony's incredible vocal range and ability to convey emotion through his music. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever been in love and captures the desperation that comes with not knowing if your feelings are reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
La gente anda diciendo por ahí
People are saying out there
Que tú quisieras acercarte a mí
That you would like to get closer to me
Si tú supieras que te quiero amar
If you only knew that I want to love you
Que hasta el cielo te quiero llevar, oh
That I want to take you to the sky
No me dejes solo con mi corazón (oh)
Don't leave me alone with my heart
Que está enloquecido con esta pasión (don't leave me all alone)
My heart is crazy with this passion (don't leave me all alone)
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo
If you want me, baby, tell me
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (ah-ah-ah)
Because I'm dying for your love (ah-ah-ah)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (I need to know)
Oh, tell me, come on, tell me (I need to know)
Si yo pudiera acariciar tu piel
If I could touch your skin
Tu cuerpo entero quiero conocer
I want to know your whole body
Esta pasión no me deja dormir
This passion doesn't let me sleep
Este deseo no me deja vivir
This desire doesn't let me live
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (ah-ah-ah, yeah)
Oh, tell me, come on, tell me (ah-ah-ah, yeah)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (tell me, don't leave me all alone)
Because I'm dying for your love (tell me, don't leave me all alone)
(Eh, ah)
(Eh, ah)
(Oh, don't leave me all alone)
(Oh, don't leave me all alone)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (eh, na)
Oh, tell me, come on, tell me (eh, na)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (oh, ah-ah-ah)
Because I'm dying for your love (oh, ah-ah-ah)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (I need to know)
Oh, tell me, come on, tell me (I need to know)
No me dejes solo con mi corazón
Don't leave me alone with my heart
Que está enloquecido con esta pasión (eh, na, eh na)
My heart is crazy with this passion (eh, na, eh na)
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo (oh, now, oh, now)
If you want me, baby, tell me (oh, now, oh, now)
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo (I need to know)
Oh, tell me, come on, tell me (I need to know)
Ay dímelo (don't leave me all alone), ven dímelo (don't leave me all alone)
Oh, tell me (don't leave me all alone), come on, tell me (don't leave me all alone)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (tell me, oh, tell me)
Because I'm dying for your love (tell me, oh, tell me)
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (oh-woh)
Because I'm dying for your love (oh-woh)
No me dejes solo con mi corazón
Don't leave me alone with my heart
Que está enloquecido con esta pasión (oh , yeah, oh , now)
My heart is crazy with this passion (oh, yeah, oh, now)
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo (oh, now, oh, now)
If you want me, baby, tell me (oh, now, oh, now)
Ay dímelo (don't leave me all alone), ven dímelo
Oh, tell me (don't leave me all alone), come on, tell me
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo (tell me, baby girl, 'cause I need to know)
Because I'm dying for your love (tell me, baby girl, 'cause I need to know)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Rooney, Marc Anthony, Robert Blades, Anjeannette Chirino
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