DeAnda was born in San Angelo, Texas, to Mexican American parents Steven and Barbara, a restaurant general manager and a registered nurse, respectively. At age six she began taking piano lessons and was soon singing at functions around town at the recommendation of her piano teacher.[5] She also sang the national anthem at local football games. In 2002, DeAnda's family decided to move to Corpus Christi in order to help advance her career in music since Corpus Christi had a reputation as a music hub.[6] She attended Mary Carroll High School.
DeAnda was the opening act for a concert which featured hip-hop artists, Nelly, Baby Bash and Frankie J. performing in front of twenty thousand people.[1][6] Her first single, "What Would It Take" was serviced to local radio stations in July, received airplay from ten radio stations across the country. Her next single "Doing Too Much" was released in December. It was then that she got the opportunity to audition for Clive Davis who signed her for a seven-album deal with Arista Records on the spot.
"Doing Too Much" served as the lead single to her self-titled debut album which was released in the summer of 2006, and charted in the Top50 of the Billboard Hot 100. It was later was certified gold in the US in 2007. Paula DeAnda charted at #54 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album mainly consists of songs about love and relationships and is of the pop-R&B genre. DeAnda co-wrote four songs on the album, which features production from Happy Perez among others. She was only 16 years old at the time of the album's released. Her second single "Walk Away (Remember Me)" (written by Christina Milian and Ne-Yo) was her biggest hit, reaching the top twenty on the Hot 100. The single was certified gold by the RIAA, becoming her second single to do so. Follow-up singles from her debut included "When It Was Me" and "Easy" which the latter featured rapper Lil Wayne. She later appeared in the MTV television film Super Sweet 16: The Movie.
In 2008, DeAnda began production on next effort, initially due in 2009. A buzz single "Stunned Out" was released and garnered some airplay, but the set's lead single ended up being the ballad "Roll the Credits", which was released with a music video was planned. Clive Davis left Arista's parent company at the time, RCA Label Group in 2008 to become the chief creative officer for Sony BMG. DeAnda also parted ways Arista following his departure.
Breathe
Paula DeAnda Lyrics
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Ooh, don't you know about it
Ooh, don't you know
Ooh, don't you know about it
Give me some time to breathe
Just need ya to believe
That you're the one I need now
Give me some time to breathe
Just need ya to believe
That you're the one I need now
Can't you picture me
I just want some time to clear my mind
To figure out what it's all about
I know you've been here through all the times
Happy or sad, good or bad
Every time I turn around
You're the one I always found
Never ever ever let me down
Never, never, never
Now it's time to see what you really mean to me
Every time I look into your brown eyes
Baby it's no surprise
Only thing I saw hypnotized
Give me some time to breathe
Just need ya to believe
That you're the one I need now
Can't you picture me
Give me some time to breathe
Just need ya to believe
That you're the one I need now
Can't you picture me
I'm going so crazy lately, oh baby
I'm just a lady, so don't hate me
You know I need ya (you know I need ya)
Don't wanna leave ya (don't wanna leave ya)
But don't wanna be lonely
Just want you to hold me, so hold me closely
Just to be your one and only
Cause the way you love me just feel so real
Feel so real, give me the chills
I close my eyes
Just to realize you're the one still by my side
Give me some time to breathe
Just need ya to believe (need you to believe)
That you're the one I need now (you're the one I need)
Can't you picture me
Give me some time to breathe (some time to breathe)
Just need ya to believe (need you to believe)
That you're the one I need now (you're the one I need)
Can't you picture me
Don't wanna leave ya
Don't wanna leave ya
Don't wanna leave ya
Don't wanna leave ya
Every time I turn around
You're the one I always found
Never ever ever let me down
Never, never, never
Don't wanna leave ya
Don't wanna leave ya
Give me some time to breathe (some time to breathe)
Just need ya to believe (need you to believe)
That you're the one I need now (you're the one I need)
Can't you picture me (I wanna)
Give me some time to breathe (some time to breathe)
Just need ya to believe (need you to believe)
That you're the one I need now (you're the one I need)
Can't you picture me (can't you picture me)
Give me some time to breathe (give some time to breathe)
Just need ya to believe (need you to believe)
That you're the one I need now (you're the one I need)
Can't you picture me
The lyrics of Paula DeAnda's song "Breathe" are about taking a break and finding clarity in a relationship. The singer asks for some time to breathe and for her partner to believe that he is the one she needs. She wants to figure out what the relationship means to her and determine if her partner is truly the one for her. The lyrics describe how the singer has been through tough times with her partner, but he has never let her down, and she values his love. She also expresses how much she needs him and how afraid she is of being lonely.
The repetition of "give me some time to breathe" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of taking time to reflect on a relationship. The singer wants to make sure that she is making the right choice for herself and her partner, so she needs time to sort out her feelings. She asks her partner to picture her in his life because she wants him to understand how much he means to her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Breathe" are about the importance of taking time in a relationship to make sure that it is the right fit. The singer values her partner's love and doesn't want to lose him, but she also wants to make sure that she is making the right choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, don't you know
Expressing surprise that the person being addressed is not aware of something
Ooh, don't you know about it
Repeating the expression of surprise and emphasizing the importance of the subject
Give me some time to breathe
Asking for personal space and time to clear one's mind
Just need ya to believe
Requesting the support and understanding of the person being addressed
That you're the one I need now
Expressing the importance of the person being addressed and their presence in the present moment
Can't you picture me
Asking the person being addressed to imagine and empathize with the singer's perspective
I just want some time to clear my mind
Reiterating the need for space and time to think
To figure out what it's all about
Expressing the need for understanding and clarity about a situation
I know you've been here through all the times
Acknowledging the support and presence of the person being addressed in the past
Happy or sad, good or bad
Emphasizing that the person being addressed has been present in all circumstances
Every time I turn around
Noticing the constant presence of the person being addressed
You're the one I always found
Acknowledging that the person being addressed is always there for the singer
Never ever ever let me down
Expressing trust in the person being addressed and stating that they have never disappointed the singer
Now it's time to see what you really mean to me
Exploring the value and significance of the relationship with the person being addressed
Every time I look into your brown eyes
Describing the emotional connection and attraction to the person being addressed
Baby it's no surprise
Highlighting the obviousness of the depth of feelings for the person being addressed
Only thing I saw hypnotized
Stating that the person being addressed is the only thing that captivates or fascinates the singer
I'm going so crazy lately, oh baby
Admitting to feeling overwhelmed or emotional about the situation
I'm just a lady, so don't hate me
Appealing to the person being addressed to understand the singer's perspective and emotions
You know I need ya (you know I need ya)
Stating that the person being addressed is important to the singer and that they are aware of this fact
Don't wanna leave ya (don't wanna leave ya)
Stating that the singer does not want to be without the person being addressed
But don't wanna be lonely
Expressing the fear of being alone without the person being addressed
Just want you to hold me, so hold me closely
Expressing the desire for physical comfort and intimacy with the person being addressed
Just to be your one and only
Stating the desire to have an exclusive and committed relationship with the person being addressed
Cause the way you love me just feel so real
Describing the authentic and genuine nature of the love shared between the singer and the person being addressed
Feel so real, give me the chills
Describing the intense and emotional effect of the love shared between the singer and the person being addressed
I close my eyes
Visualizing a scenario with the person being addressed
Just to realize you're the one still by my side
Realizing the importance and constant support of the person being addressed in the singer's life
Don't wanna leave ya
Reiterating the desire and need to be with the person being addressed
Give me some time to breathe
Repeating the request for personal space and time to think
Just need ya to believe (need you to believe)
Reiterating the need for the support and understanding of the person being addressed
That you're the one I need now (you're the one I need)
Reiterating the importance and significance of the person being addressed in the present moment
Can't you picture me (I wanna)
Reiterating the desire for the person being addressed to empathize and understand the singer's perspective
Give me some time to breathe (some time to breathe)
Repeating the request for personal space and time to think
Don't wanna leave ya
Emphasizing the desire and need to be with the person being addressed
Every time I turn around
Noticing the constant presence of the person being addressed
You're the one I always found
Reiterating the fact that the person being addressed is always present and supportive
Never ever ever let me down
Reiterating the trust and dependence on the person being addressed
Give me some time to breathe (some time to breathe)
Repeating the request for personal space and time to think
Just need ya to believe (need you to believe)
Reiterating the need for the support and understanding of the person being addressed
That you're the one I need now (you're the one I need)
Reiterating the importance and significance of the person being addressed in the present moment
Can't you picture me (can't you picture me)
Reiterating the desire for the person being addressed to empathize and understand the singer's perspective
Give me some time to breathe (give some time to breathe)
Repeating the request for personal space and time to think
Just need ya to believe (need you to believe)
Reiterating the need for the support and understanding of the person being addressed
That you're the one I need now (you're the one I need)
Reiterating the importance and significance of the person being addressed in the present moment
Can't you picture me (can't you picture me)
Reiterating the desire for the person being addressed to empathize and understand the singer's perspective
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLIVERA, HORACIO, GILBERT ALEXANDER ASKEY, HORACIO OLIVERA, LINDA CLIFFORD, MICHAEL AGUIRRE, PAULA DEANDA, PAULA DE ANDA
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