Born in the New York City, New York district of Brooklyn, the son of Canadian singer Charles Jordan, Marc grew up in a musical household in Toronto after his father returned to Canada. He studied filmmaking at Brock University, but he soon turned to music; he first came to public attention as a guitar player for Bobby Vee.
With the Canadian division of CBS Records, Jordan released some singles in 1974 (titles: "It's a Fine Line", "New York Kids", "Original Sin"). They were not very successful themselves, but they impressed American music producer Gary Katz, and in 1977 Jordan reached a U.S. deal with Warner Bros. Records. This period with Warner would spawn the Canadian hit songs "Marina del Rey" and "Survival" from the record Mannequin and a second record with Jay Graydon producing called Blue Desert (released 1980). This recording is a classic of the "West Coast Sound".
In the 1980s, Jordan was signed to RCA. For two records, Paul Devilliers, produed the first Talking Through Pictures and Kim Bullard the second called C.O.W.. In 1988 Jordan sang and co-wrote the theme song to the hit Australian movie Boulevard of Broken Dreams which was nominated for an AFI Award for Best Film. In 1993, Jordan was signed to EMI/Blue Note. His records Reckless Valentine, Cool Jam Black Earth, This Is How Men Cry, and Make Believe Ballroom were much more jazz-oriented. Many of his older recordings have also been re-released.
Jordan is married to fellow singer-songwriter Amy Sky. They live in Toronto and cottage in the Muskokas with their two children.
Jordan and Sky are both national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors for Canada.
Margarita
Marc Jordan Lyrics
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I watch your tears waiting inline
It's really not your town
You dream of Mexico
It never was your town
Seems like a lifetime ago
You and your sister
Strangers and lovers
Broke your heart
I step over the borderline
Margarita will you be mine
Oh you think that love's a game
I step over the borderline
Margarita
Baby will you be mine
You learn how to drink and dance
Walk the streets and take a chance
Nobody knows you
They just call out a name
Nobody loves you
They think love's a game
But I know you
And you broke my heart
It's just bad luck
That keeps us apart
I step over the borderline
Margarita will you be mine
Oh you think that love's a game
I step over the borderline
Margarita
Baby will you be mine
Baby, you broke my heart
If you just think that love's a game
You're tearing me apart
I step over the borderline
Margarita will you be mine
Oh you think that love's a game
I step over the borderline
Margarita
Baby will you be mine
Marc Jordan's song "Margarita" is a heart-wrenching ballad that tells the story of a woman who's been through emotional turmoil, and the singer himself, who is smitten with her. The opening lines of the song, "Margarita, you've been cryin', I watch your tears waiting inline, it's really not your town, you dream of Mexico," set the tone for the song, indicating that Margarita is in a bad place emotionally and physically. She is unhappy living where she is and dreams of her home country, Mexico, where she feels she belongs. The songwriter uses imagery vividly throughout the song to evoke emotion and accentuate the story.
Jordan's lyrics reveal Margarita was unhappy before she arrived in the town. "It never was your town; seems like a lifetime ago, you and your sister got torn apart." He implies that Margarita and her sister had a rough upbringing and might have been separated. It's apparent from the later verses that Margarita has been unlucky in love. "Strangers and lovers broke your heart," fueling her belief that love is a game. However, the singer sees through Margarita's mask and sees the pain she is trying to hide. He takes a chance and crosses the borderline to mend her heart.
The song is a captivating and relatable storyline about love, learned behaviors, and taking chances. Marc Jordan delivers a beautiful and emotive ballad that anyone can resonate with, making this song a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Margarita, you've been cryin'
Addressing a person named Margarita who appears to have been crying
I watch your tears waiting inline
Observing and waiting in a queue or line alongside Margarita as she sheds tears
It's really not your town
The place where Margarita currently resides or is in does not suit her
You dream of Mexico
Margarita's desire to be in Mexico
It never was your town
The place where Margarita is or was, was never meant to be her true home
Seems like a lifetime ago
Feels like a very long time has passed since a certain event or period of time
You and your sister
Margarita and her sister
Got torn apart
Separated or divided from one another
Strangers and lovers
People who were previously unknown or intimate partners
Broke your heart
Damaged Margarita emotionally and mentally
I step over the borderline
Crossing a boundary or limit
Margarita will you be mine
Asking Margarita to enter a romantic relationship
Oh you think that love's a game
Implying that Margarita considers love to be trivial or unimportant
Baby, you broke my heart
Expressing hurt and emotional pain caused by Margarita's actions or words
You learn how to drink and dance
Gaining skills or knowledge in drinking and dancing
Walk the streets and take a chance
Exploring and taking risks in life
Nobody knows you
Margarita is not well-known or familiar to others
They just call out a name
Addressing Margarita by a name rather than truly knowing her
Nobody loves you
Implies that Margarita does not feel love from others
They think love's a game
Others perceive love as trivial, unimportant, or fickle
But I know you
The artist understands Margarita on a deeper level
And you broke my heart
Margarita caused heartbreak to the artist
It's just bad luck
The unfortunate circumstances are beyond their control
That keeps us apart
The cause of separation or distance between the artist and Margarita is due to circumstances beyond their control
Margarita
Addressing Margarita
Baby will you be mine
Asking Margarita to enter a romantic relationship
Writer(s): Marc Jordan
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emmanueltuisaua7204
Margarita, you've been cryin'
I watch your tears waiting inline
It's really not your town
You dream of Mexico
It never was your town
Seems like a lifetime ago
You and your sister
Got torn apart
Strangers and lovers
Broke your heart
I step over the borderline
Margarita, will you be mine? (Oh, you think that love's a game)
I step over the borderline
Margarita (Margarita)
Baby, will you be mine?
You learn how to drink and dance, yeah
Walk the streets and take a chance
Nobody knows you (nobody knows)
They just call out a name
Nobody loves you
They think love's a game
But I know you
And you broke my heart
It's just bad luck
That keeps us apart
I step over the borderline (baby, you broke my heart)
Margarita, will you be mine? (baby, you think that love's a game)
I step over the borderline
Margarita (Margarita)
Baby, you broke my heart, oh yeah
If you just think that love's a game
You're tearing me apart
Baby, you broke my heart
I step over the borderline
Margarita, will you be mine? (Baby, you broke my heart)
I step over the borderline (oh)
Margarita (baby, will you be mine? Yeah)
I step over the borderline (oh)
Margarita, will you be mine? (Oh, Margarita, you broke my heart)
I step over the borderline
Margarita
@cathgriffiths1357
It is the first time I listen to this song and it blew my mind. The rythm I find it brilliant. It's part of my play list from now on.
@pumakiotto2066
no se a quien agradecer primero pero pienso que a marc jordan por esta excelenta pieza y a youtube porque sino no la hubiese nunca escuchado thenk you everybody
@APvidz
Definitely one of my favesss. Its so perfect and the chorus is immaculate
@margaritafranco2060
I never tire of listening to this song. It's absolutely beautiful, every little touch is magic.
@lorenzmuller3542
So jealous of all these 70s and 80s LA session musicians and of those who at least were able to witness the era. Love these guys.
@IronMan-tk8uc
Don't even say it, this era was awesome, but those guys don't receive the recognition they deserve.
@princessmarshellaaur
Can i ask are there any german songs that are in the same style like this?
@lorenzmuller3542
@@princessmarshellaaur Very difficult to find since this style is so unique to the US. Maybe check out "Falco" (Song "Brillantin Brutal" for instance), he's singing in German but is actually Austrian. Maybe even Bavarian/German "Haindling"... But as I said, it's hard to compare that to AOR/US stuff. You might as well check out Krautrock bands such as Doldingers Passport, Kraan, Volker Kriegel. Hope that helps.
@princessmarshellaaur
@@lorenzmuller3542 Ah Falco! His music is pretty good! Thank you for the suggestions though, but I suppose that Krautrock might sound a little different compared to AoR.
And also someone recommended me a track called "sag ihr auch" by Gerd Christian, and i feel like it's pretty similar to these type of tracks. It has kind of an "Ambrosia but European" vibe to it (in my opinion)
@xXcangjieXx
Actually most of these guys are still well and touring! Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, for example, still pack full crowds. Iโm seeing Gino Vannelli this fall as he is coming to my city (Stockholm) for the first time ever, so excited!