His album C About Me was originally independently released on Ultrax Records, yet once If You Were Mine began taking off at radio, he signed a new deal with TVT Records with plans to retool the album. The album was eventually re-released on October 25, 2005 with a different album cover (a more photogenic, pop-looking shot), along with a couple of newly-recorded tracks ("Get Personal", "Lovely Girl", "Bitter Sweet", "The Way I Do" and "Call Me"). Since new tracks were added, a couple of songs on the original version of his debut album were omitted: ("Breaking All The Rules", "That Thing You Do", "So Sexy", "Come On Over Baby", "Summertime 4Play", "Matta No Mo" and "Mission For A Dream").
Following the success of If You Were Mine, TVT had planned to release "If I'd Known" (featuring NB Ridaz), which was sent to radio. However, the track failed to take off and The Way I Do became Marcos' official second single. Promotional CDs were sent out, and the song went for adds to radio. Once again, no success at radio (and no video was shot) but the album's promotion didn't stop there. However, the single was another #1 hit in South Africa.
In June 2006 he travelled to South Africa and was interviewed on East Coast Radio and a third single, "Call Me" was released to radio in July 2006. Meanwhile, a video for "Bitter Sweet" was allegedly shot during his stay in South Africa.
Hernandez released his new international album entitled "Endless Nights" on July 24, 2007
Say
Marcos Hernandez Lyrics
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Like the things we do to make us feel this isn't real
And although we both know that our egos go toe to toe
To show who really has the wheel
We do not see how easily we come unglued
And every word you say to me makes me confused
You couldn't even trust me (no diggity) when I left the house
So say what you want or say you don't want me and I'll be out
Well I gotta bounce or say that you want me
I am willing to bet that in time
You would have said the same thing that I did
And just assuming I'm alright, I must confess
That this loneliness and me dealing with all your shit
It goes right through me
So do we move I know we should
When all the bad outweighs the good
I know we'd be better off alone
I'm not the guy to put up with your pride
Oh girl I gotta fly
So say what you want or say you don't want me and I'll be out
Well I gotta bounce or say that you want me
Baby I've cried and prayed that I don't have no more
More for you deep inside
Can you just please, just tell me now
That you ain't a part of my life
So say what you want or say you don't want me and I'll be out
Well I gotta bounce or say that you want me
The lyrics to Marcos Hernandez's "Say" tell a story of a failing relationship, where the two parties involved are struggling to communicate and trusting one another. The first verse outlines the inner turmoil and confusion that both individuals are facing. They're doing things that make them feel a disconnect from each other and their love fades as their egos clash. They come apart easily, as their words speak confusion and convey the lack of trust that exists between them.
The second verse goes into more detail about the problems. Marcos mentions an instance where he left the house and his partner didn't trust him. He feels that she needs to show him love even when he's not around. The lyrics also hint that his partner's pride may be a driving factor behind the strain in their relationship. Despite their time together, the bad seems to outweigh the good, and they would both be better off alone.
The chorus repeats the same sentiment of the opening, offering two choices: say what you want or say you don't want me. The bridge further highlights Marcos's vulnerability and the pain he feels inside. He asks his partner to be honest about their relationship and to tell him if she's no longer a part of his life.
Overall, the lyrics communicate the difficulties of communication and trust in a relationship. The song conveys the strong emotions that exist in strained relationships and the struggle to find a resolution. The lyrics to Marcos Hernandez's "Say" are a testament to the power of honesty and communication in maintaining healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
What I wanted for us isn't nothing
The singer envisioned more than what their relationship currently is.
Like the things we do to make us feel this isn't real
Actions taken to hide or ignore their problems make the singer feel disconnected from reality.
And although we both know that our egos go toe to toe
Both partners struggle with pride and asserting their dominance in the relationship.
To show who really has the wheel
Each partner wants to be in control and make decisions.
We do not see how easily we come unglued
Neither partner realizes how fragile their relationship is and how quickly it can fall apart.
And every word you say to me makes me confused
The other partner's words are unclear and cause the singer to become unsure of what's really going on.
You couldn't even trust me (no diggity) when I left the house
The singer left and their partner did not trust them, causing frustration in the relationship.
You need to try to love me (you gotta back it up) when I'm not around
The artist needs reassurance that their partner loves them even when they're not physically present.
So say what you want or say you don't want me and I'll be out
The artist is willing to leave the relationship if their partner is not ready to commit.
Well I gotta bounce or say that you want me
The artist is ready to move on or be with their partner, but they need a clear response.
I am willing to bet that in time
The singer is confident that their partner's feelings will change over time.
You would have said the same thing that I did
The artist believes their partner would have expressed the same concerns and feelings eventually.
And just assuming I'm alright, I must confess
The singer is not okay and is struggling with their partner's behavior.
That this loneliness and me dealing with all your shit
The singer feels alone and is having a hard time coping with their partner's issues.
It goes right through me
The singer is deeply affected by their partner's actions and words.
So do we move I know we should
The artist believes it's time to move on from the relationship.
When all the bad outweighs the good
The negative aspects of the relationship are greater than the positive ones.
I know we'd be better off alone
The singer believes both partners would be happier and better off without each other.
I'm not the guy to put up with your pride
The singer is not willing to tolerate their partner's stubbornness and arrogance.
Oh girl I gotta fly
The artist is ready to move on and leave the relationship behind.
Baby I've cried and prayed that I don't have no more
The artist has reached their breaking point and can't handle any more pain and heartache.
More for you deep inside
The artist is tired of feeling so deeply for their partner, as it is causing them more harm than good.
Can you just please, just tell me now
The singer wants their partner to be honest with them and give a clear answer about the future of their relationship.
That you ain't a part of my life
The artist is ready to move on from their relationship and wants their partner to acknowledge that they are no longer together.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRETT J KANE, CHRISTIAN H HERNANDEZ, JASON S RADFORD, LEVON SULTANIAN, ROB BASILE
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