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.
Take These Chains From My Heart
Raul Malo Lyrics
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You've grown cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartaches linger on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
And take these tears from my eyes and let me see
Just a spark of the love that used to be
If you love somebody new, let me find a new love too
Give my heart just a word of sympathy
Be as fair to my heart as you can be
Then if you no longer care for the love that's beating there
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
You've grown cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartaches, they linger on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
In Raul Malo's song, "Take These Chains From My Heart," the singer is pleading for his partner to end their relationship and remove the emotional chains that bind him. The lyrics express the pain of unrequited love and the desperation to move forward. The singer acknowledges that the love has gone cold and that he no longer has faith in the relationship. However, the heartaches still linger on, which the singer uses as a compelling reason for his partner to set him free. The singer also pleads for his partner to be fair with his heart, offering words of sympathy, and allowing him to find a new love if they have moved on. Ultimately, the singer wants to be released from the chains of his past love and be free to move on with his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
The singer is in a relationship where they feel trapped and unhappy. They want their partner to let them go and move on.
You've grown cold and no longer care for me
The singer feels neglected and unloved by their partner, who has become distant and disinterested in the relationship.
All my faith in you is gone but the heartaches linger on
The singer has lost trust and confidence in their partner, but the emotional pain from the failed relationship persists.
And take these tears from my eyes and let me see
The artist is crying and feeling emotional, and wants their partner to stop causing them pain and allow them to see things clearly.
Just a spark of the love that used to be
The artist remembers the love they once had with their partner and wishes to feel that connection again, even if it's only a small amount.
If you love somebody new, let me find a new love too
The singer is hopeful that if their partner has moved on, they will also be able to find love with someone else.
Give my heart just a word of sympathy
The singer is asking for compassion and understanding from their partner, who has caused them pain.
Be as fair to my heart as you can be
The artist wants their partner to treat them with respect and empathy, even though the relationship is coming to an end.
Then if you no longer care for the love that's beating there
The artist knows that their partner may no longer love them and is resigned to the reality of the situation.
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
The artist repeats their plea to be released from the unhappy relationship and allowed to move on with their life.
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
The singer repeats their request for freedom and emotional liberation from the relationship that has caused them so much pain.
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
The artist reiterates their desire to break free from the emotional bonds that have kept them tied to a relationship that is no longer working.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred Rose, Hy Heath
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