Vasquez is a former student of La Guardia High School of Performing Arts. He was also involved in the City Kids Repertoire Company in New York City, which enabled him to travel the country and perform in front of the President and at major charitable functions and shelters.
After making it into the final round of twelve contestants Vazquez suddenly dropped out of the competition for "family reasons" a few days before the finals started. When the press contacted his mother regarding his decision, she wasn't aware that he had made it to the finals. Vazquez was replaced by Nikko Smith who had previously been voted out.
Some believed that Vazquez quit the show in order to avoid the highly restrictive contracts that the final twelve must sign. Some speculate he quit realizing he was not the viewer favorite the producers had planned for him to be. Vazquez, however, appeared the next morning on "Good Day New York" on WNYW FOX5, and squashed rumors of a feud with "American Idol" producers or any of his competitors. "American Idol was only positive. They were only wonderful to me, from the beginning through the middle, to the end," he told the show. "It had nothing to do with the contract or anything signed with J Records." J Records is the same company that manages Idol winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino.
His first single "Gallery" written by Ne-Yo who also co-produced the vocals on the track, was one of the most added records at Rhythm radio stations across the country its first week out. The track was sent out to Top 40 radio on April 17, 2006 and was made available through all digital retailers as a single release on May 2, 2006. Both English and Spanglish versions of "Gallery" are currently on radio and are released digitally.
In August of 2005, it was reported that Vazquez had signed with record executive Clive Davis and Davis' Arista Records Vazquez's first album is due out in summer 2006. Vazquez's manager is Arnold Steifel, of Rod Stewart fame. He is also reportedly set to work with Houston rapper Mike Jones. Other co-producers were to include Ne-Yo, Soulshock and Karlin, Lester Mendez, Scott Storch, and Luny Tunes. Many of these artists' songs with Vasquez did not make the final cut on his album. Vazquez's self-titled album was released September 26, 2006 by Arista Records. Later that year, Vazquez performed on the Cartoon Network Friday block on August 25, 2006. A second single "One Shot" was released to radio in February 2007 after 10 months of relying only on the first single to promote the album. It began receiving moderate airplay and by early March was hovering around #58 on Mediabase 24/7's CHR/Pop chart. Vasquez would be ultimately dropped from Arista Records in early 2008. Vazquez has not been heard from since 2007, and his website was shut down shortly after being dropped by his label.
Don't Lie
Mario Vazquez Lyrics
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The middle, the end, the sound of every line
But do they mean a thing when defenses are stoppin' you
From saying everything that I need you to?
Do you know what it's like when it kills, it's a crime
When the one that you want is only speaking in empty rhymes
'Cause I want you, want you, want you, I've fallen over you
When I need ya, need ya, need ya you make me wait in line
Just be cool tonight, don't lie
Oh, do you remember the first time when it was you and I
When lonely days and memories erased with time
And everything in front of us was ours to lose, yeah
But somewhere along the way you had to choose
Do you know what it's like when it kills, it's a crime
You tell me you want me but I don't see you standin' by
'Cause I want you, want you, want you, I've fallen over you
So don't tell me, tell me, tell me the sun will see the moon
But I need ya, need ya, need ya you make me wait in line
Just be cool tonight, don't lie (no, no)
Yeah, I thought you could be something more like the light in my life
But these barricades they get bigger and bigger time passes by
There's a web filled with holes and I can't stop myself I keep falling through
Just say anything, right now that should do
Oh, don't leave me
When you lose it
Do you know what it's like when it's gone, it's a crime
And it's so obvious but we know the truth's not kind
But I want you, want you, want you, I've fallen over you
So don't tell me, tell me, tell me the sun will see the moon
When I need ya, need ya, need ya don't make me wait in line
Just be cool tonight, don't lie
Just be cool tonight, don't lie
The lyrics to Mario Vazquez's song Don't Lie are a plea to a lover who is not being honest or truthful. The singer is frustrated and confused because he can hear the words she is saying, but he can't tell if they mean anything because her defenses are blocking her from being completely honest. He wants her to be real and truthful with him because he is invested emotionally in her and wants their relationship to work. The chorus repeats the same message, urging her not to lie to him and to just be cool.
The second verse talks about a past relationship where things were good, but then the partner had to choose something else over their love. The singer is again frustrated and confused that the person who said they wanted him is not standing by his side. The bridge talks about the hope that the person could be something more, but the barriers are too big to overcome.
Overall, the song conveys a feeling of sadness and desperation in a relationship where one person is not being truthful. The singer wants more from the relationship but can't move forward because of the lies and lack of trust.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the words you speak it's clearer every time
I can understand what you're saying more clearly every time you speak to me
The middle, the end, the sound of every line
I can hear every word you say, and I'm paying attention to what you mean
But do they mean a thing when defenses are stoppin' you
I wonder if you really mean what you say when you're holding back and not being open with me
From saying everything that I need you to?
Are you not telling me everything I need to hear to feel secure and loved?
Do you know what it's like when it kills, it's a crime
It's so painful when you can't have the person you want, and it feels like a crime
When the one that you want is only speaking in empty rhymes
It's frustrating when the person you want to be with is only giving you meaningless words and not expressing their true feelings
'Cause I want you, want you, want you, I've fallen over you
I'm in love with you and I can't help it
So don't tell me, tell me, tell me the sun will see the moon
Don't make empty promises to me that you can't keep
When I need ya, need ya, need ya you make me wait in line
I feel like you're not prioritizing me when I need you the most
Just be cool tonight, don't lie
Just be sincere and honest with me tonight, don't pretend or lie
Oh, do you remember the first time when it was you and I
Do you remember when we first started seeing each other and it was just the two of us?
When lonely days and memories erased with time
I remember how being with you made me forget the lonely days and difficult memories I had before we met
And everything in front of us was ours to lose, yeah
We had so much potential and opportunities ahead of us, but now it feels like we're losing it
But somewhere along the way you had to choose
At some point, you had to make a decision about what you wanted for our relationship
You tell me you want me but I don't see you standin' by
You say you want to be with me, but I don't see you making an effort to be with me and support me
Yeah, I thought you could be something more like the light in my life
I had hoped that you would be a positive influence and bring light into my life
But these barricades they get bigger and bigger time passes by
Instead, it feels like there are more obstacles and challenges in our relationship as time goes on
There's a web filled with holes and I can't stop myself I keep falling through
Our relationship is like a tangled web and I can't seem to find my way out of it
Just say anything, right now that should do
I just want you to say something, anything, to reassure me and make me feel better about our relationship
Do you know what it's like when it's gone, it's a crime
It's heartbreaking when a relationship ends and it feels like something has been taken away from you unfairly
And it's so obvious but we know the truth's not kind
It's clear to both of us that our relationship is not going well, but it's hard to face the truth because it's painful
When I need ya, need ya, need ya don't make me wait in line
If you really care about me, don't make me feel like I have to wait and compete for your attention
Just be cool tonight, don't lie
Just be honest and genuine with me tonight, don't pretend or deceive me
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: SHEPPARD SOLOMON, FERNANDO GARIBAY
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