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
Do You Believe in Loneliness
Marc Anthony Lyrics
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To set aside
Some time for being lonely
So many times
I prayed to find
Someone like you to hold me
I'm not alone
I just simply close my eyes
And sing my song
And I am home
Loving where I belong
Do you believe in loneliness?
I do now
That's where I found you and I'll never let you go
When all I knew was onlyness
There you were
With you around
Who's lonley now
I feared the night
But now it's mine
'Cause something's out there for me
Let's take our time
I'm satisfied
With having you to own me
All I know is that when I think of you
I'm not alone
I just simply close my eyes
And sing my song
And I am home
Loving where I belong
Do you believe in loneliness?
I do now
That's where I found you and I'll never let you go
When all I knew was onlyness
There you were
With you around
Who's lonely now
Do you believe in loneliness?
I do now
That's where I found you and I'll never let you go
When all I knew was onlyness
There you were
With you around
Who's lonely now
Do you believe in loneliness?
Do you believe in loneliness?
Marc Anthony's song "Do You Believe in Loneliness" is a beautiful, emotional love ballad that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever felt alone or lost. The opening lyrics describe the feeling of trying to make space for loneliness, something that many people do but seldom acknowledge. The singer then expresses a desire to find someone to hold him, as he prays to meet someone like the person he's thinking of.
Throughout the song, the singer describes the transformative effect that the presence of this person has had on his life. He is no longer afraid of the night, which used to be a symbol of his loneliness, because he knows that something is out there for him. He is satisfied with having this person beside him, and he feels at home and loved when he thinks of them. The repetition of the question "Do you believe in loneliness?" serves as a reminder that loneliness can be a powerful force, but it can also be overcome with the right person by your side.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to try
I used to make an effort
To set aside
to reserve
Some time for being lonely
time to be by myself
So many times
a lot of times
I prayed to find
I hoped to discover
Someone like you to hold me
someone to embrace me like you do
All I know is that when I think of you
the only thing I know for sure is that when I think of you
I'm not alone
I don't feel lonely
I just simply close my eyes
I close my eyes without any complication
And sing my song
and sing a song to myself
And I am home
and I feel complete
Loving where I belong
I love being with you
Do you believe in loneliness?
Do you think loneliness exists?
I do now
I believe it does now
That's where I found you and I'll never let you go
That's where I discovered you, and I don't intend to lose you
When all I knew was onlyness
When all I knew was loneliness
There you were
You were there
With you around
Now that you are with me
Who's lonely now
Who feels lonely now?
I feared the night
I was afraid of the night
But now it's mine
But now I like it
'Cause something's out there for me
Because there's something for me out there
Let's take our time
Let's not rush
I'm satisfied
I am content
With having you to own me
Being yours makes me happy
Do you believe in loneliness?
Do you think loneliness exists?
Do you believe in loneliness?
Do you think loneliness exists?
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Shea, Kara Guardi, Marc Anthony, Mark Rooney
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