Mark Ballas Jr was born In Houston Texas. and at a young age moved to Londo… Read Full Bio ↴Mark Ballas Jr was born In Houston Texas. and at a young age moved to London England, where his performing journey began. At the age of four Mark joined the Italia Conti Academy of Dramatic arts associate school, where his training in Singing/Dancing and Acting began. At the age of 11 Mark earned a place full time at the Academy and earned a Full Scholarship to the college and in his graduating year, 2005, he won performer of the year. At age 10 he succeeded in becoming The British Juvenile Ballroom and Latin American dance Champion. Then moved on to become the British Open to the world, US Open to the World and International Open to the World Junior Latin American dance Champion (with his partner Julianne Hough) Olympic Gold Medal winner at the Junior Olympics. Mark then went on to become the The British Open to the World, US open to the World, International Open to the World Twice, United Kingdom, Youth Latin American Dance Champion.

Mark Played the leading role of Tony in the musical Copa Cabana, Lead Dancer in the UK National Tour of the Spanish Musical Maria de Buenos Aires, Performer at the London Palladium, Musician and Understudy Ritchie Valens and Jerry Allison, in the UK National Tour of The Buddy Holly Musical. Mark had his first guitar at the age of four, at the age of 12, began to study his instrument and found his Passion for writing and singing his own music. Mark also plays Drums and Bass.

Along side his Best friend (Derek Hough) Together they formed The Band Almost Amy. Marks true passion lies with the band. The music is Acoustic/Pop/Rock/Soul. With catchy melodies and harmonies, Funky guitar riffs with a pop/flamenco/jazzy feel good vibe. The band later became The Ballas Hough Band.
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Faith
Mark Ballas Lyrics

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Verse 1:
When you look in my eyes, do you feel like I'm gonna hurt you?
I know you're afraid, and there's a lot to explain
But that's okay, cause I really heal you
And take all of your hurt, and lock it away

So why are you hiding?
I try to break down that wall that you've built

And it's all gonna be alright, yeah
If you have a lot of faith, and a little will

Chorus:
If you can let it all go, let it all go
You never have to swallow your pain
Baby, let it all go, let it all go
Your heart will never beat the same
So let it all go, let it all go
Cause I'm never gonna quit it until
You have a lot of faith, and a little will
I said you have a lot of faith, and a little will

Verse 2:
So look in my eyes, there's no need for you to feel nervous
It's just you and me here, and you're safe as you can be
And when you roll the dice, Oh I swear it's gonna be worth it
Don't you worry, there ain't no hurry, honey, in your own time

So why are you hiding?
Tell me why, I'm trying to break down that wall that you've built
And it's all gonna be alright, yeah
If you have a lot of faith, and a little will, oh

Chorus:
If you can let it all go, let it all go
You'll never have to swallow your pain
Baby, let it all go, let it all go
Your heart will never beat the same
So, let it all go, let it all go
Cause I'm never gonna quit it until
You have a lot of faith, and a little will
You have a lot of faith, and a little will

Bridge:
Well maybe time is gonna change things
But maybe not
I know right now your hesitating
And your heart is in the slingshot, stop
Second guessing yourself, put your stress on a shelf
Cause, soon you'll find, this is all in your mind

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song Faith by Mark Ballas talks about the struggles of opening up to someone and letting go of past pain. The song starts with the singer addressing the person he is trying to help, telling them that he wants to heal them and relieve them of any hurt. However, he notes that they seem to be scared and hesitant to let go of their pain, even though he is trying to help. The chorus is encouraging the person to let go of their pain and trust in the singer's ability to heal them. The singer reaffirms that he will continue to try and break down the wall that the person has built around themselves. The song's bridge tells the listener that things may take time and that they may be hesitant or scared to trust, but they need to stop second-guessing themselves and put their stress on a shelf.

Line by Line Meaning

When you look in my eyes, do you feel like I'm gonna hurt you?
I understand that you're scared and unsure when you look at me, wondering if I'll cause you pain.

I know you're afraid, and there's a lot to explain
I acknowledge that you're frightened, and you have a lot of emotions that need to be expressed and understood.

But that's okay, cause I really heal you
Despite your fear, I'm here to comfort you and help you through your troubles.

And take all of your hurt, and lock it away
I want to take all of your emotional pain and lock it away so you can move forward without being weighed down by it.

So why are you hiding?
I want to understand why you feel the need to hide and protect yourself from me.

I try to break down that wall that you've built
I'm making an effort to break down the emotional barrier you've put up around yourself in order to connect with you on a deeper level.

And it's all gonna be alright, yeah
I want to reassure you that everything is going to be okay, and that I'll be there for you every step of the way.

If you have a lot of faith, and a little will
If you're willing to have faith and trust in the process, you can overcome any obstacle with a little bit of effort.

If you can let it all go, let it all go
I advise you to release all of your negative emotions and burdens so that you can start fresh and move forward without being held back by them.

You never have to swallow your pain
You don't need to keep your pain and hurt bottled up inside. It's okay to express and process your emotions in a healthy way.

Your heart will never beat the same
Once you let go of your pain and take steps to heal, you'll feel a renewed sense of lightness and happiness that you've been missing.

Cause I'm never gonna quit it until
I'm committed to helping you through your struggles and making sure you come out the other side stronger than ever.

So let it all go, let it all go
Once again, I encourage you to release your pain and trust in the process of healing and moving forward.

Well maybe time is gonna change things
While it might take time for things to get better, it's important to have patience and trust in the process.

But maybe not
There's no guarantee that time will heal everything - sometimes, it takes effort and hard work to overcome obstacles.

I know right now your hesitating
I understand that you might feel uncertain and unsure about what to do next.

And your heart is in the slingshot, stop
You might feel like you're on the verge of something, but it's important to take a breath and pause before making any decisions.

Second guessing yourself, put your stress on a shelf
Instead of doubting yourself and dwelling on negative thoughts, try to set those worries aside and focus on the present moment.

Cause, soon you'll find, this is all in your mind
Many of the struggles we face are actually rooted in our own thoughts and perceptions. It's important to remember that we have the power to change our minds and create a better reality for ourselves.

You have a lot of faith, and a little will
Once again, if you're willing to have faith and put in some effort, you can overcome anything and come out stronger on the other side.

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