Nievera was born on February 5, 1962, in Manila, Philippines with twin sister, Victoria, to Bert Nievera and Conchita Razon. Nievera spent most of his childhood in Hawaii with his father as his father sang for the group Society of Seven. The Nievera family also took up residence in the Bay Area in California for a short time in the late '70s. Martin attended high school in Walnut Creek, California.
Inspired by his father's talent and success, Nievera returned to the Philippines in 1982 to begin his own singing career and by June 1982 he released his first LP, Martin...Take One, with the album reaching platinum in just five months.[citation needed] Nievera began co-hosting the TV variety show Penthouse Live! with Pops Fernandez, the Philippines' "Concert Queen," who would later become his wife. Nievera's second LP, 1984's The Best Gift, also reached platinum. In 1987, Penthouse Live! was changed to Martin and Pops Twogether, in celebration of their marriage. After his marriage to Fernandez, with whom he has two sons, Ram and Robin, failed in 1998, he wrote and recorded music for the sole purpose of winning her back, which he called Forever. Even though he did not succeed, the music ended up in the hands of the public and rose to become a best-selling music collection. The two sequels, Forever Forever and Return to Forever are also about the split. Both of these albums hit platinum sales as well.
In 2001, he plagiarized "We Just Don't Know How To Say Goodbye" by Diane Warren and included it as "To Say Goodbye" in his "My Souvenirs" album compilation, which was later pulled out of the market for copyright violation lawsuit.[1]
As an actor, Nievera has an extensive acting career and has appeared or starred in eleven movies and seven television series and specials. Nievera's film credits include dramas, romance, science fiction, comedy and action.
Nievera is temporarily based in Las Vegas, Nevada with Katrina Ojeda with whom he has a son named Santino (born October 7, 2006). He had his 25th anniversary concert on September 14 and 15, 2007 at the Captain's Bar of the Mandarin Hotel in Makati.
He appeared with Hawaii's Society of Seven and Lani Misalucha at the Flamingo Las Vegas from February 13 through April 13, 2008. He performed a pre-Valentine/post-birthday concert with Pops Fernandez titled "Missing You" on February 6, 2009, at the Araneta Coliseum. Martin is also currently co-hosting the weekly music show called ASAP' 09.
On May 2, 2009, Nievera was chosen to sing the Philippine national anthem during the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton. Although he was criticized by the National Historical Institute because of his peculiar style in performing the anthem, many of those who watched the event, including Pacquiao, defended him.
In August 2009, Martin Nievera has a concert together with Gary Valenciano for the first time in "As 1". They also both have a new album in one collaboration album.
On September 2009, Nievera suffered Dehydration after his concert on September 19, and his best friend, Gary Valenciano worried about his buddy's condition. The following day, Martin was discharged from the Hospital.
Because Of You
Martin Nievera Lyrics
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If ever you wondered if you touched my soul yes you do
Since I met you I'm not the same
You bring life to everything I do
Just the way you say hello
With one touch I can't let go
Never thought I'd fall in love with you...
Because of you, my life has changed,
Thank you for the love and the joy you bring
Because of you, I feel no shame,
I'll tell the world it's because of you
(Verse 2)
Sometimes I get lonely and all I gotta do is think of you
You captured something inside of me
You make all of my dreams come true
It's not enough that you love me for me
You reached inside and touched me eternally
I love you best explains how I feel for you...
(Chorus)
Because of you, my life has changed,
Thank you for the love and the joy you bring
Because of you, I feel no shame,
I'll tell the world it's because of you
(Bridge)
The magic in your eyes
True love I can't deny
When you hold me I just lose control
I want you to know that I'm never letting go
You mean so much to me I want the world to see,
It's because of you
(Chorus)
Because of you, my life has changed,
Thank you for the love and the joy you bring
Because of you, I feel no shame,
I'll tell the world
It's because of you My life has changed
Thank you for the love and the joy you bring
Because of you, I feel no shame, I'll tell the world it's because of you
The lyrics to Martin Nievera's song "Because of You" expresses appreciation and love for a life-changing partner. The song is an ode to the transformative power of love – the singer is amazed at the positive effect that their partner has had on their life. Nievera's powerful voice is perfectly suited to the emotive lyrics that express deep gratitude and a sense of awe.
The first verse suggests that the singer recognizes the importance of their partner in their life: "If ever you wondered if you touched my soul yes you do / Since I met you I'm not the same / You bring life to everything I do / Just the way you say hello / With one touch I can't let go / Never thought I'd fall in love with you." They express their surprise at how their partner has affected them, and how even a simple gesture like saying hello has a profound impact on their emotions.
The chorus of the song is simple yet powerful: "Because of you, my life has changed, / Thank you for the love and the joy you bring / Because of you, I feel no shame, / I'll tell the world it's because of you." Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly emphasizes the important role that their partner has played in their life. With the bridge, "The magic in your eyes / True love I can't deny," the song attributes the transformative power of love to the partner.
Line by Line Meaning
If ever you wondered if you touched my soul yes you do
You have touched my soul and made a significant impact on my life.
Since I met you I'm not the same
Meeting you has changed me in some way.
You bring life to everything I do
You bring energy and excitement to everything I do.
Just the way you say hello
Even your simple actions, like saying hello, have a positive effect on me.
With one touch I can't let go
Your touch is so powerful that it is hard for me to let go.
Never thought I'd fall in love with you...
I did not expect to fall in love with you, but I did.
Because of you, my life has changed,
You have brought a significant change to my life.
Thank you for the love and the joy you bring
I am grateful for the love and happiness you bring into my life.
I feel no shame
I am not ashamed to admit that you are the reason for my happiness and success.
I'll tell the world it's because of you
I want the whole world to know that I owe my happiness and success to you.
Sometimes I get lonely and all I gotta do is think of you
Thinking of you is enough to comfort me when I feel lonely.
You captured something inside of me
You have captured my heart and soul.
You make all of my dreams come true
You have helped turn my dreams into reality.
It's not enough that you love me for me
Your love for me goes beyond just accepting me for who I am.
You reached inside and touched me eternally
You have had a profound and lasting impact on my life.
I love you best explains how I feel for you...
I cannot fully express my love for you, but saying 'I love you' comes close.
The magic in your eyes
There is something magical and special about your eyes that draws me to you.
True love I can't deny
I cannot deny the true love I feel for you.
When you hold me I just lose control
Your touch is so powerful that it can make me lose control.
I want you to know that I'm never letting go
I want you to know that I will never let go of our love.
You mean so much to me I want the world to see,
You are so important to me that I want the whole world to know about our love.
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