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.
The Promise
Martin Nievera Lyrics
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When I can barely say goodnight
If I can hardly take my eyes from yours
How far can I go?
Walk away
The thought would never cross my mind
I couldn't turn my back on Spring or Fall
When I say always
I mean forever
I trust tomorrow as much as today
I am not afraid to say I love you
and I promise you
I'll never say goodbye
We're dancers
On a crowded floor
while other dancers leave from song to song
Our music goes on
On and on
And if I never leave your arms
I really would have traveled everywhere
For my world is there
When I say always
I mean forever
I trust tomorrow as much today
I am not afraid to say I love you
And I promise you
I'll never say goodbye
The song "The Promise" by Martin Nievera is a story of eternal love and commitment. The singer refuses to say goodbye to the person he loves, not even in the midst of difficult and trying times. He admires the other person's smile, and believes that they share a unique and unbreakable bond. He considers their love to be eternal and promises never to leave, no matter the circumstances.
The lyrics are full of rich imagery, with the singer comparing himself and his beloved to dancers on a crowded floor. Although other couples might come and go, their love endures and keeps them moving on and on. The song is a testament to the power of true love to sustain and uplift people through all the ups and downs of life.
Overall, "The Promise" is a beautiful and moving anthem of love and dedication that celebrates the unbreakable bonds of affection and commitment that keep us connected to the people we care about most.
Line by Line Meaning
Say goodbye
Even though it's time to leave, I find it difficult to say goodbye.
When I can barely say goodnight
Saying goodbye is tough, so saying goodnight is an even harder thing to do.
If I can hardly take my eyes from yours
It's hard to look away from you because you captivate my attention.
How far can I go?
I don't know how far I can go without you in my life.
Walk away
Leaving you is not something I would ever consider.
The thought would never cross my mind
I couldn't even fathom the idea of leaving you behind.
I couldn't turn my back on Spring or Fall
Even the beauty of nature cannot distract me from how much I love you.
Your smile least of all
Your smile is the one thing I could never look away from.
When I say always
When I make this promise it is for all eternity.
I mean forever
I will love you until the end of time.
I trust tomorrow as much as today
I believe in our future as much as I believe in our present.
I am not afraid to say I love you
I am not afraid of expressing my feelings for you.
And I promise you
I make a solemn vow to you.
I'll never say goodbye
I will never leave you behind, even if the world crumbles around us.
We're dancers
Our life together is like a dance on a dance floor.
On a crowded floor
Our life may be filled with obstacles, but we'll face them together.
While other dancers leave from song to song
Other people may come and go, but we'll stay committed to each other.
Our music goes on
Our love story will continue, even when the world tries to stop us.
On and on
Our love grows stronger and more intense as time goes on.
And if I never leave your arms
If I can, I will spend all my time beside you, wrapped in your embrace.
I really would have traveled everywhere
I don't need to see the whole world, only be with you to know it's all I need.
For my world is there
You are my world, my entire life/source of happiness.
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hernanladera8856
Say goodbye
When I can barely say goodnight
If I can hardly take my eyes from yours
How far can I go?
Walk away
The thought would never cross my mind
I couldn't turn my back on Spring or Fall
Your smile least of all
When I say always
I mean forever
I trust tomorrow as much as today
I am not afraid to say I love you
And I promise you
I'll never say goodbye
We're dancers
On a crowded floor
While other dancers leave from song to song
Our music goes on
On and on
And if I never leave your arms
I really would have traveled everywhere
For my world is there
When I say always
I mean forever
I trust tomorrow as much today
I am not afraid to say I love you
And I promise you
I'll never say goodbye
@alexismarquez3674
This song is the THEME SONG OF "RICHARD GUTIERREZ AND ANGEL LOCSIN'S MOVIE" THE PROMISE. IT'S ONE OF THE MOVIES IN THE PHILIPPINES. IM A PROUD ASIAN. GLAD I WAS BROUGHT UP "DOWN TO EARTH". I APPRECIATED A LOT. I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING. FROM THE TALLEST BUILDING TO THE LOWEST BLOCKS OF LIFE.
@mariaelmiraabella2476
This is 1 of the songs included in Martin's album "Forever" which dedicated it to Pops @ that time when he was trying to win back Pops again after their break up as a married couple 😢
@wsddrama8735
one of the most beautiful ever written
@kathleengorosin6759
Its a touching song...i appreciate so much, dedicated to my honey...
@marialourdesnavidad2137
The Memoire of the Legion of Mary, Hossanna in the Highest
@nolitobonaobra1811
❤
@dinalelina2734
♥️♥️♥️
@pang4617
Up until now.. im still waiting for the girl who will say these lines...
"I am not afraid to say I love you"
Its so hard to be alone..
Im so tired.
@mozarabubakar1590
Hope things will change for us soon.Me too waiting for the right one.GOD bless.
@jakesolis3108
first