Velasquez is well-known for her belting prowess which has been noted for its incredible range, power, technical ability and also for her versatility and reinvention. She possesses a 5-6 octave vocal range and is classified as a Lyric Coloratura Soprano. She has received critical acclaim and commercial success for her singing, hosting and acting endeavors. Her professional career started when she won the grand prize in a nationally televised singing contest. Velasquez made her debut in 1986 under the guidance of entertainment mogul Ronnie Henares and was initially marketed as a pop singer. Following her success in the Asia Pacific Song Festival, a series of subsequent successful records in the region consolidated her position as one of Asia's biggest selling performers. Her success and popularity has yielded several top-selling singles, multi platinum certifications and a blockbuster movies.
Holiday
Regine Velasquez Lyrics
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You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
It sends the cold days from the sun
The good time and fun
Let me take you far away
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
It sends your troubles for so long
Wherever you are
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Ooh, ooh, oh
Ahh
Ahh
Longing for the sun
You will come on the island without me
Longing for the sun
We will come on the island
Many miles away from home
We will come on the island without me
It sends you troubles for so long
Wherever you are
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Longing for the sun
You will come to the island without me
Longing for the sun
We will come on the island
Many miles away from home
We will come on the island without me
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Ooh
Aah
Ahh
The lyrics to Regine Velasquez's song "Holiday" is about escaping the world's troubles and taking a break from reality. The song begins with the artist asking the listener if they would like to go on holiday and leave everything behind. The repetition of "let me take you far away" creates a sense of urgency to escape and enjoy a vacation. The second verse emphasizes the longing for the sun and the idea of going to an island many miles away from home.
The lyrics are straightforward and give off a joyous vibe. The lyrics are easy to interpret and resonate with the listeners who seek to take a break from their daily routine. The artist's vocals are also a critical component of the song as she gives life to the words by emphasizing words like "holiday" and "far away." The lyrics are a reminder that there is always a time for fun, and going on holiday can relieve one of their daily stress.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you far away
She wants to take the listener away to a different place
You'd like a holiday
The listener would enjoy a vacation
Let me take you far away
She emphasizes again how she wants to take the listener to a different place
You'd like a holiday
She reiterates that the listener would enjoy a vacation
It sends the cold days from the sun
Going to a place with more sunshine will help brighten up the mood
The good time and fun
Going on vacation will be enjoyable and entertaining
Let me take you far away
She repeats that she wants to take the listener somewhere else
You'd like a holiday
She stresses again that the listener would enjoy a vacation
It sends your troubles for so long
Going on vacation can help take away stress and problems for a while
Wherever you are
It does not matter where the listener is, as a vacation can be taken anywhere
Let me take you far away
She repeats again that she wants to take the listener to a different place
You'd like a holiday
She emphasizes again that the listener would enjoy a vacation
Longing for the sun
Desire to be in a place with more sunshine
You will come on the island without me
The listener will go to a tropical location without the singer
Longing for the sun
Desire to be in a place with more sunshine
We will come on the island
The listener and singer will go to a tropical location together
Many miles away from home
The new location is far from the listener's usual home base
We will come on the island without me
The listener and others will go on vacation without the singer
It sends you troubles for so long
Vacationing helps to relieve stress and problems for an extended period
Wherever you are
A vacation can be taken from anywhere, it just requires the desire to go
Let me take you far away
She repeats once more that she wants to take the listener to a different location
You'd like a holiday
She insists again that the listener would enjoy a vacation
Ooh
Vocalization indicating strong emotion or feeling
Aah
Vocalization indicating surprise or disbelief
Ahh
Vocalization indicating pleasure or relaxation
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Densel John Posadas
Regine's biggest regret was not singing this live when she's on her prime days. But happy she recorded it...
Cherry Fur
Yah and its so sad hmpp
Queen
she sing it on ASAP
Densel John Posadas
Wow! Regine Velasquez is considered in Asia as the Diva of all Divas , The legendary Songbird and the queen of all Medias in The Philippines! She's on top ! Very great artist! There's magic with her voice, She's the best live singer on earth! Watch her live for you to know! She's older now there's some changes but she's still the greatest haha.
Jimi Pascual
Hahaha! Regine's voice and power is like a musical instrument. Its like a violin na habang kinakaskas umuusok sa init or like a powerful electric guitar.
Scooby Doo Doo Bii Dooo
Kaso sigaw yun.hindi birit..si whitney lani mariah celime.lang ang.totoong magagaling ay d masaket sa.tenga bumirit
jjjjo
@Scooby Doo Doo Bii Dooo ha?
Wil
@Scooby Doo Doo Bii Dooo po
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Queen
@Scooby Doo Doo Bii Dooo AHAHAHAAHAHAAH Okieee???
nestor silvestre
She has whistle register but she seldom use it, try listening to "More than words can say" with David Hasselholf and "I know". She doesn't need to use whistle, her middle and upper range notes are superb