Castro was born the middle child to Columbian-born parents René and Betsy in Dallas. His older brother, Jason, was a former Top 12 finalist on the seventh season of American Idol in 2008 and his younger sister, Jackeline (Jackie Castro) is an aspiring actress and singer. Castro grew up in Rowlett and Rockwall, Texas and attended Rowlett High School with his brother as a teenager. He later went on to college at Texas A&M University with him before dropping out as a junior to pursue music. He was also a mixed martial arts fighter before pursuing his career in music. Castro, along with the rest of his family, are Christians and occasionally attend Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall.
[edit]On Idol
Castro auditioned for the eighth season of Idol the summer of 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. He stated to the judges he had only sang thirty days before his audition and had decided to pursue a career music after watching his brother on the show. His audition aired in January of 2009, where he was shown singing Gavin Degraw's song titled "In Love with a Girl". He was later given a golden ticket to Hollywood. However, he did not make it past the last round of Hollywood week and went home. He auditioned again in Dallas for the ninth season, singing Ray LaMontagne's "Trouble". He was given yet another ticket to Hollywood but was cut yet again in the group round. After being cut from the show, Castro stated on his Twitter account he wasn't sure or not if he'd audition for the tenth season.
[edit]Music career
Castro released his self-titled debut EP in 2009. The EP was produced by Dave Lichens, a Grammy winner and member of The Heavy Steadies and Petra (Lichens has also worked with Castro's brother on his album). Richard Dodd mastered Castro's EP and Joe Baldridge was in charge of mixing it. Before the EP's release, Castro had also put up other songs on his MySpace that he had worked on such as "This Boy", a cover of a James Morrison song, "Feeling Good", a Nina Simone song and live recordings of original songs he had put up the day he performed as his brother's opening act at a concert held at Texas A&M. He also contributed to co-writing the song "Live the Song" with his sister Jackie for her. Castro also provided background vocals for his older brother's upcoming album with Atlantic Records. Castro is an opening act for his brother for his upcoming All Wrapped Up tour alongside band Camera Can't Lie.
Be With You
Michael Castro Lyrics
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Just right, just the way I'd like
To sing for you, if I could
If only I could be so good
See the cars
Passing by
The same way you pass me everytime
But I still have to try
Oh, did it hurt when you fell from heaven on a one to ten?
You're about a million, yeah
I play it cool, but if I were true
I'll be on my knees cryin'
I'm a fool for you, girl
What more can I say?
And what more can I do?
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
Here alone on my own
It's not right
I bet that you would like
To see my home and all I own
And you could be my setting stone
Heart is grown
My cover blown
I can't hide
I put my fear aside
And I just may die
But I still have to try
Oh, did it hurt when you fell from heaven on a one to ten?
You're about a million, yeah
I play it cool, but if I were true
I'll be on my knees cryin'
I'm a fool for you, girl
What more can I say?
And what more can I do?
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
And when the sun falls down to catch a little of rest
I will lay you by my side and know I'm blessed
And in a world of broken dreams and empty promises
I will do my very best to be your everything
Did it hurt when you fell from heaven on a one to ten?
You're about a million, yeah
I play it cool, but if I were true
I'll be on my knees cryin'
I'm a fool for you, girl
What more can I say?
And what more can I do?
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
I wanna be with you
The song "Be With You" by Michael Castro is a heartfelt ballad about the desire to be with someone special. The first verse is a picturesque description of a calm and beautiful morning where the birds are singing and everything is just perfect. The singer wishes to sing for the person he loves, but he feels like he's not good enough. The second verse talks about the opposite of the peaceful morning, where the cars are passing by, much like how the person he loves passes by him every time. He's trying to figure out why his love interest isn't interested in him, but he still wants to try.
The chorus of the song is an expression of the singer's love for the person he wants to be with. He's ready to go to any extent to be with her, even if it means admitting his true feelings and risking rejection. The bridge of the song is the singer's vow to be his love's everything, to be there for her, to take care of her, to cherish her. The song is a beautiful reminder of how love makes us want to be our best selves for the person we cherish.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the birds, sing the words
I want to sing for you like the birds, with just the right words.
Just right, just the way I'd like
The birds are singing just the way I want to sing for you.
To sing for you, if I could
I wish I could sing for you.
If only I could be so good
I just wish I was good enough to sing for you.
See the cars
I see the cars passing by.
Passing by
The cars are passing by me.
The same way you pass me everytime
You pass me by every time, just like the cars.
And I can't understand why
I don't understand why you do this to me.
But I still have to try
I have to keep trying to win your love.
Oh, did it hurt when you fell from heaven on a one to ten?
You're so amazing, did it hurt when you fell from heaven? (a common compliment)
You're about a million, yeah
You're worth a million to me.
I play it cool, but if I were true
I act like everything's okay, but really I'm head over heels for you.
I'll be on my knees cryin'
I would do anything for you, even cry on my knees.
I'm a fool for you, girl
I'm foolishly in love with you.
What more can I say?
I've said all I can, but my love for you remains.
And what more can I do?
I'm doing everything I can to show you my love.
I wanna be with you
I want to be with you, it's as simple as that.
Here alone on my own
I'm alone without you.
It's not right
It doesn't feel right to be without you.
I bet that you would like
I think you would like to see my home and all that I own.
To see my home and all I own
I want you to see my life and be a part of it.
And you could be my setting stone
You could be the anchor in my life, the one who grounds me.
Heart is grown
My love for you has grown.
My cover blown
I can't hide my feelings for you anymore.
I can't hide
I can't pretend anymore.
I put my fear aside
I'm overcoming my fear of rejection for you.
And I just may die
I'm risking everything for you.
And when the sun falls down to catch a little of rest
When the day is done and the sun sets, I'll be there for you.
I will lay you by my side and know I'm blessed
I feel blessed to be with you, and I want to hold you close.
And in a world of broken dreams and empty promises
In a world where things don't always work out, I want to be the one who keeps my promises to you.
I will do my very best to be your everything
I want to be everything you need, to love and support you no matter what.
Contributed by Isaac V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Shanelc
1!!My favorite song atm!
@JessicaRessica
I love this song. it is so good!
@Rosenmone13
Girl number 6 says :) This was again world class Michael !!! Greetings and a wonderful Weekend Simmi
@Jukkis1985
Thank you. Happy weekend ♥
@GabbyGominho
I love both your and your brother's voices. Your both so talented!
@JusticeAmi
Wow this is beautiful loved it!!:)
@JasminToubi
this is awesome!
@katebrown1992
So dope
@cH195music
I love this song, its wonderful :)
@Angelstar345
Amazing!