Hooking up w/ producer Michael Jay, Martika landed a deal with Columbia Records. Martika's self-titled debut album was released in the fall of 1988. But it wasn't until 1989 that she broke through in a big way. By January her debut single "More Than You Know" was a US Top 20 smash. Her second single, a haunting ballad about addiction, entitled "Toy Soldiers" spent 2 weeks at #1 in the US during the summer of 1989. Up next was a dance/rock version of the Carole King classic "I Feel The Earth Move" which would eventually score Martika her 3rd Top 40 US hit. This song as well as her previous singles also became huge hits all over the world by charting high in the UK, Australia, Japan and Spain just to name a few. A fourth single was released in Europe and Australia entitled "Water".
After the success of her debut, her label compiled a 4 song EP of Spanish language versions of 3 of her hits ("Water" was included as well but in it's bilingual original state). It was during this time that Martika would perform throughout many Spanish speaking countries, and was heavily promoted to the US Latino market.
During the fall of 1990, Martika returned briefly to acting playing Dahlia Mendez on the CBS drama "Wiseguy". Playing a sultry nightclub singer & girlfriend to the then new lead Steven Bauer, Martika turned heads w/ her sexy outfits & latin jazz standards sprinkled throughout the show. Much like her character's untimely death, the show also was cancelled after failing to catch on with viewers. Luckily for Martika all 4 of her episodes aired.
Martika followed up her debut (which eventually went gold in the US) with 1991's "Martika's Kitchen". Led by the first single, "Love...Thy Will Be Done", a prayer that Martika had written which would later be turned into a song by Prince, Martika would find herself once again on the charts. The song peaked at #10 in the US and was a #1 hit in Australia. Unfortunately a sophmore slump of sorts took its toll on what could have been a huge hit album. The 2nd single, a funky Prince penned and produced tune, failed to set the charts on fire and stalled at #98 in the US. However it did fare better in Europe making it all the way to #1 in Spain. A third single, the C+C Music Factory produced "Coloured Kisses", failed to chart in the US but was a modest hit internationally. Two more singles would see the light of day in Europe, a club only release of yet another Prince produced track "Spirit" made the rounds as did a 4th single "Safe In The Arms Of Love".
It was during 1992 that Martika would walk away from her music career. After a headlining stint at the Expo Sevilla in Sevilla, Spain, Martika walked off the stage and began a long hiatus from music. Rumors of her whereabouts would range from the weird to plain ridiculous.
During this time Martika wrote songs for several artists (Maria Nyler, Tevin Campbell, etc.) as well as lending her voice to several projects (C+C Music Factory's "Música es mi vida" and the Conga Club's "The Happy Song" to name a few). But it was not until 1999 that Martika would come out of musical obscurity by launching a website (the new defunct martika.net) and talk of a new album brought many fans out of the woodwork so to say. At this time several demos leaked on the internet and she even went as far as to release an internet only single "The Journey" available exclusively on mp3.com.
This brief return sort of came and went and it wasn't until the beginning of this decade that Martika would again return. This time as 1/2 of the musical duo Oppera. Along with her musical partner (and husband) Michael Mozart, the duo released their internet only debut "Violince". Since they have released a self-titled follow-up, opened for Pat Benatar.
In 2010 Martika, under the name Vida Edit, starred in the internet series J8DED along w/ her hubby Michael Daemon. The show is currently on hiatus.
Martika is currently working on her first solo album in 20 years. It will see her return to her dance/pop roots. Expect a fall 2011 release.
Also of note rapper Eminem sampled Martika's "Toy Soldiers" in his 2004 hit "Like Toy Soldiers", thus resparking some interest in this often ignored pop star. To boot, in 2007 British shoegaze/alternative rock band My Vitriol covered the song for their A Pyrrhic Victory EP.
Quiero Entregarte Mi Amor
Martika Lyrics
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It should come as no surprise to you
If I've shown you once or twice
How I feel it's because it's the truth
(You know that it's true)
Wanted to tell you so many times
How I feel when you're with me
I know that you are my destiny
I love you more than you know
This feeling's so strong inside
I won't let you go
I'm afraid to show it
'Cause I don't want to blow it
I love you more than you know
You know you've got me hypnotized
But that's something I should hide from you
If I feel so mesmerized
It's because of the things that you do
(The things that you do)
I only wish I could read your mind
So I'd know just how you feel
Send me a signal
Tell me your feelings are just as real
I don't mean to put you under pressure
But it's something that I can't control
And though I'd give you the world if I could
I'm afraid to let you know
'Cause I don't want to lose your love
The lyrics of Martika's song Quiero Entregarte Mi Amor express the singer's deep feelings of love and the fear of losing that love. The opening line "If there's a fire in my eyes, It should come as no surprise to you" suggests that the singer's love is intense and easily recognizable, perhaps even overpowering. The next lines "If I've shown you once or twice, How I feel it's because it's the truth" reinforces the idea that the singer's love is genuine and sincere.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's love: "I love you more than you know, This feeling's so strong inside, I won't let you go, I'm afraid to show it, 'Cause I don't want to blow it, I love you more than you know." The repetition of "I love you more than you know" further emphasizes the singer's intense feelings. The singer is afraid to show this love, however, because they are afraid of losing it. The line "I'm afraid to show it, 'Cause I don't want to blow it" suggests that the singer is hesitant to express their love for fear of being rejected or causing the relationship to end.
The second verse of the song again emphasizes the singer's feelings of being hypnotized and mesmerized by their love interest. The line "I only wish I could read your mind, So I'd know just how you feel" suggests that the singer is unsure of their love interest's feelings, adding to their anxiety and fear of losing them. The line "Tell me your feelings are just as real" suggests that the singer wants reassurance from their love interest that their relationship is as important to them as it is to the singer.
Overall, Martika's song Quiero Entregarte Mi Amor is a heartfelt expression of love and vulnerability. The lyrics convey the intensity of the singer's emotions while also highlighting their insecurities and fears about expressing those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's a fire in my eyes
You should not be surprised if you see the intensity of my emotions in my eyes
It should come as no surprise to you
I am aware that my feelings for you are obvious, so you shouldn't be surprised
If I've shown you once or twice
I might have hinted at my feelings before
How I feel it's because it's the truth
I express my feelings to you because they are genuine and true
(You know that it's true)
I hope you already understand that my feelings are real
Wanted to tell you so many times
I have been wanting to express my emotions for a long time
How I feel when you're with me
My emotions are most intense when I am around you
Now that I found you
I finally met the person I have been looking for
I know that you are my destiny
I am certain that we were meant to be together
I love you more than you know
My love for you is immense and you might not realize its depth
This feeling's so strong inside
My emotions for you are intense and deeply felt
I won't let you go
I will do everything to keep you close to me
I'm afraid to show it
I am hesitant to express my feelings openly
'Cause I don't want to blow it
I don't want to ruin what we have with my emotions
You know you've got me hypnotized
You have a powerful influence over me
But that's something I should hide from you
I feel like I should not let you know that I am so affected by you
If I feel so mesmerized
I am deeply entranced by you
It's because of the things that you do
Your actions are the reason why I am under your spell
(The things that you do)
Your behavior towards me has an impact on my emotions
I only wish I could read your mind
I want to understand your feelings towards me
So I'd know just how you feel
I want to be sure that you share my emotions
Send me a signal
Give me some indication of your feelings towards me
Tell me your feelings are just as real
Assure me that you also have genuine emotions for me
I don't mean to put you under pressure
I am sorry if I am making you uncomfortable with my emotions
But it's something that I can't control
My feelings are beyond my control
And though I'd give you the world if I could
I would do anything to make you happy
I'm afraid to let you know
I am hesitant to express the full extent of my emotions to you
'Cause I don't want to lose your love
I fear that expressing my emotions may change how you feel about me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY JAMES EASTMOND, CYNTHIA DE MARI BIGGS
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