His music reflects his interest and love for a variety of music including Latin music, country, blues, jazz and vintage rock and roll.
He started playing bass guitar while in high school and was a member of a small band playing the high school dance circuit. That band was known alternately as The Boys, The Tom Boys, and The Basics with Malo sharing vocal duties with guitarist, Tommy Anthony. In 1990, he became the vocalist for the four-man band, The Mavericks, for whom he penned most of the songs. In the vein of his singing idol Roy Orbison, Malo's soaring tenor voice helped the band create a unique blend of traditional Country music and 1950's Rock 'n' Roll. Evolving to an eclectic blend of Latin rhythms, classic country, jazz, pop and western swing, the Mavericks became one of the top American bands of the 1990s. They were voted by the Academy of Country Music, "Top Vocal Group and "Top New Vocal Group" in 1994. They were voted "Vocal Group of the Year" by the Country Music Association in 1995. On the same year, they won a Grammy for "Best Country Performance by a Group or Duo" for the song "Here Comes the Rain" from the album "Music For All Occasions".In 1996, they won again "Vocal Group of the Year" by the Country Music Association. . And on the same year, in London, England, they were awarded " Best Live Performance By a Group", " Best Vocal Performance by an Artist"," Best Vocal Group of the Year" and " Best International Touring Artist of the Year" by CMA- Europe. In Ireland, 1996, they won " Best Group of the Year" by the Irish Country Music Association.
Lonely Hearts
Raul Malo Lyrics
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Truer words have not been spoken
It was only you and me right from the start
You let her in so say goodbye my lonely heart
You should have known by the way
She was looking that day
What you had to say
With her pretty, pretty eyes
Man you should have realized
That there will come a time when there's a price to pay
But if what you say is true then I'll come back to you
So for now I'll say goodbye my lonely heart
The lyrics to Raul Malo's song Lonely Hearts convey the emotional conflict between two friends who have fallen for the same woman. The song highlights the bond between the two men, as the singer acknowledges their close friendship by saying, "Lonely hearts are never broken, truer words have not been spoken. It was only you and me right from the start." Despite recognizing the strength of their relationship, he cannot help falling for the woman who has captured his heart: "You should have known by the way she was looking that day, that I would fall for her no matter what you had to say." The singer understands that there will be consequences for his actions but chooses to pursue the woman anyway, saying, "But if what you say is true then I'll come back to you. So for now, I'll say goodbye my lonely heart."
Through this song, Raul Malo captures the complexity of relationships and the pain that comes with unrequited love. The lyrics highlight the importance of trust and communication in friendships. The song also touches on the idea that love can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, and that it can lead to heartbreak and tough decisions. Ultimately, the singer chooses to follow his heart and take a risk, despite knowing that it may cost him the friendship. The song paints a poignant picture of the emotional turmoil that comes with love and the sacrifices that people are willing to make for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely hearts are never broken
People who are always alone and do not invest in relationships do not have to suffer heartbreak
Truer words have not been spoken
This is an indisputable fact
It was only you and me right from the start
We have been close friends since the beginning
You let her in so say goodbye my lonely heart
You invited her into your life, so I have to move on from my loneliness and seek someone else for companionship
You should have known by the way
It should have been clear to you based on the visual cues
She was looking that day
The way she looked that day was significant
That I would fall for her no matter
I was bound to develop feelings for her regardless of the circumstances
What you had to say
Your thoughts or opinions
With her pretty, pretty eyes
Her beautiful eyes
Man you should have realized
You should have had the insight or the foresight to understand
That there will come a time when there's a price to pay
There will be consequences for the decisions made and actions taken in the future
But if what you say is true then I'll come back to you
If your claim is truthful, then I will consider forgiving you and returning to your friendship
So for now I'll say goodbye my lonely heart
As for now, I'll say farewell to my loneliness thrown and move forward in life
Writer(s): Raul Malo, Jay Weaver Copyright: Figs D. Music O.B.O. Rumbalo Music
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.