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.
Make It With You
Martin Nievera Lyrics
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Hey, have you ever tried
Really reaching out for the other side
I maybe climbing on rainbows
But, baby here goes
Dreams, they're for those who sleeps
An if you're wondring
What this song is leading to
I want to make it with you
I really think that we can make it girl
No you don't know me well
In every little thing only time will tell
If you believe the things that I do
And we'll see it through
Life can be short or long
Love can be right or wrong
And I choose the one
Id like to help me through
Id like to make it with you
I really think that we can make it girl
Baby you know that
Dreams they're for those who sleeps
Life is for us to keep
And If I choose the one
Id like to help me through
Id like to make it with you
I really think that we can make it girl
The song "Make It With You" by Martin Nievera talks about taking a chance on love and pursuing your dreams despite the uncertainty that comes with it. The lyrics start off by asking if the listener has ever tried to reach for something beyond their grasp. The singer understands that going after one's dreams can feel like a fantastical journey that may not come to fruition, but he's willing to take that risk. He believes that dreams are meant for those who sleep, while life is meant for people to seize every moment, and if the listener is wondering what the song is leading to, he's trying to make it clear that he wants to make it with her.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about the ups and downs of love and how uncertain it can be. He admits that the listener doesn't know him well and that only time will tell if his beliefs will hold up. However, he's optimistic that they can make it work. He recognizes that life is short and love can be right or wrong, but he's choosing to take a chance on this relationship, the one that he believes will help him get through life's challenges.
In essence, "Make It With You" is a simple love song that encourages listeners to take a chance on love, even if it seems like a risky and uncertain journey. It's about embracing opportunities, following your heart, and pursuing your dreams with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, have you ever tried
Have you ever attempted to make a connection with someone?
Really reaching out for the other side
Going out of your comfort zone to connect with someone new.
I maybe climbing on rainbows
It may seem like a dream, but I have hope and optimism.
But, baby here goes
Despite the uncertainty, I am willing to take the risk.
Dreams, they're for those who sleeps
Dreams are not just for sleeping, but for those who dare to chase them.
Life is for us to keep
We have the power to make the most of our lives.
An if you're wondring
If you are curious or uncertain about where this is going,
What this song is leading to
The purpose of this song is to express my desire to be with you.
I want to make it with you
I want to be with you and make a relationship work.
I really think that we can make it girl
I believe that we have the potential to make this relationship successful, my love.
No you don't know me well
You may not know me completely, my love.
In every little thing only time will tell
We will only discover the truth about each other with time.
If you believe the things that I do
If you share my beliefs and values,
And we'll see it through
Then we will overcome any obstacles and make our relationship work.
Life can be short or long
Life is unpredictable and can be fleeting or prolonged.
Love can be right or wrong
Love can be successful or a failure.
And I choose the one
I choose you, my love.
Id like to help me through
I want you to be my partner and help me navigate life's challenges.
Baby you know that
My love, I want you to understand that,
Dreams they're for those who sleeps
Dreams are achievable, but they require effort and action.
Life is for us to keep
We must seize the opportunity to live our best lives together.
And If I choose the one
If I choose you, my love,
Id like to make it with you
I want to be with you and build a future together.
I really think that we can make it girl
I am confident that we can make our relationship work, my love.
Writer(s): DAVID GATES
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.