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.
Something Tells Me
Raul Malo Lyrics
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What I’m feeling somehow doesn’t show
Maybe when you’re lying next to me
Maybe you are just to close to see
Remember when we said our first hello
Was that just a dream or two ago
Am I hanging to our memory
R: If I could pull you closer I whisper in your ear
All the little nothings you would ever wanna hear
Time will tell me if I’m wrong or wright
I just wanna be with you to night
If I could pull you closer I whisper in your ear
All the little nothings you would ever wanna hear
Something tells me you don’t even know
Something tells me you don’t even know
Something tells me you don’t even know
Something tells me you don’t even know
The lyrics to Raul Malo's song "Something Tells Me" seem to describe a relationship that is not quite where it should be. It's evident that the singer is frustrated with how their partner seems oblivious to their thoughts and feelings. The opening line, "Something tells me you don’t even know what I’m feeling somehow doesn’t show," suggest that their partner is unable to understand the emotional distance between them. It seems like the two have been together for a while, but it also seems like the relationship is lacking in intimacy and emotional closeness.
The chorus of the song reveals that the singer longs for a deeper connection with their partner. They wish they could pull their partner closer to whisper sweet nothings into their ear, to make them understand the emotional depth of their love. The singer seems somewhat resigned to the reality that time will reveal whether their relationship will improve, but they clearly hope for it. The repetition of the line "something tells me you don’t even know" at the end of the song suggests unresolved feelings and a sense of doubt about the future of the relationship.
Overall, "Something Tells Me" is a poignant exploration of the complexities and uncertainties of romantic relationships. The lyrics capture a sense of longing and frustration that will be all too familiar to anyone who has ever found themselves in a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Something tells me you don’t even know
I have a feeling that you are unaware of what I'm feeling
What I'm feeling somehow doesn't show
I'm not sure why, but my emotions don't seem to be apparent to you
Maybe when you’re lying next to me
It's possible that our physical proximity is hindering your ability to recognize my emotions
Maybe you are just too close to see
Perhaps our closeness is blinding you from detecting my true feelings
Remember when we said our first hello
Do you recall the first time we met and spoke?
Was that just a dream or two ago
It seems as though that moment was so long ago, it's almost unreal
Am I hanging to our memory
Am I holding onto that memory too tightly?
Are you missing what was meant to be
Do you feel like we missed out on something significant?
If I could pull you closer I whisper in your ear
If I had the chance to hold you even closer, I would tell you all the sweet things you want to hear
All the little nothings you would ever wanna hear
I would tell you every insignificant thing that would still make you happy
Time will tell me if I’m wrong or right
Only time can determine if my instincts about us are correct or not
I just wanna be with you tonight
I simply yearn to be with you in this moment
Something tells me you don’t even know
I have a suspicion that you are still unaware of how I feel
Something tells me you don’t even know
I have a suspicion that you are still unaware of how I feel
Something tells me you don’t even know
I have a suspicion that you are still unaware of how I feel
Something tells me you don’t even know
I have a suspicion that you are still unaware of how I feel
Writer(s): Raul Malo, Evan York, Alan Miller Copyright: Figs D. Music O.B.O. Rumbalo Music, Rumbalo Music, Emi Blackwood Music Inc.
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.