Ricky Martin came out as gay on March 29, 2010 writing on his website: "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."
He attended Sagrado Corazón School and was an average student. He participated in school extra-curricular activities and sang in the school choir, where he began to realize that his talent captivated the audiences. Through the encouragement of his father, he began to take voice lessons, and auditioned for television advertising spots.
Martin first achieved worldwide success with his selection to replace Ricky Melendez in the Latin boy band Menudo from 1984 until 1989. His meteoric ascent to fame started in Menudo's homebase, Caguas, site of his first concert. He signed with Sony in 1990.
After he left Menudo, he decided to continue his career. He moved to Mexico City where he started acting, first in theater in productions like Mamá ama el rock, and Los tenis Rojos with Angélica María and Angélica Vale. He starred in telenovelas such as Alcanzar una Estrella and performed in the music group Muñecos De Papel of that production. In 1994, he moved to Los Angeles, California. He received a role as bartender (Miguel Morez) in the American soap opera General Hospital.
Ricky established himself in Miami and connected with music creator Desmond Child, former Menudo band-mate Robi Draco Rosa and Puerto Rican agent Angelo Medina. With these 2 in tow, Ricky created hits like "María", "The Cup of Life", and "Livin' La Vida Loca". He sang "The Cup Of Life" during a World Cup broadcast that gave him worldwide exposure, but it was "Livin' La Vida Loca" which became a massive crossover hit, made him popular around the world and propelled him into the covers of Tiger Beat and many other major magazines worldwide.
One of Ricky's career high points was the recording of the Spanglish ballad "Cuidado" ("Be Careful") with Madonna and William Orbit. The original version was written with Patrick Leonard and the first demo remains just one of many unreleased Madonna songs.
Ricky was chosen, along with Félix Trinidad in 1999, to lead Puerto Rico's worldwide tourism campaign, both exemplifying Puerto Rico's youthfulness, enthusiasm and "never give up" character. In 2003, Martin announced that he and his agent, Angelo Medina, had parted ways. In February of 2004, Martin received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Premios Lo Nuestro in Miami.
Martin recently adopted three little girls from India. The Ricky Martin Foundation created a project called People For Children, which aims to eliminate the industry of sexual exploitation and trafficking of children worldwide. His first benefit was held in Mexico City on November 10, 2005.
On October 11, 2005 Martin came out with his first English language album since 2000's Sound Loaded and the tenth album of his career. Most of the songs on the album, called Life, were co-written by Martin. Martin feels that the album is one of his more personal albums, saying "I was really in touch with my emotions. I think this album is very multi-layered, just like life is. It's about feeling anger. It's about feeling joy. It's about feeling uncertainty. It's about cuping a feeling. It's about feeling. And all my emotions are part of this production." The album debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The first single of the album, "I Don't Care" (Spanish version: “Qué Más Da”), featuring Fat Joe and Amerie, was Ricky’s first single since 2003's “Tal Vez.” He plans to release his next single called Drop It On Me.
Ricky Martin performed at the 2006 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Turin.
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Asignatura Pendiente
Ricky Martin Lyrics
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Tengo un club de fans en la luna
Una casa gigante que veo desde un avión
Y en los ojos de algunos fortuna
Un ejercito de alcahuetes
Una foto con Bush
Una suite en el Waldorf
Tengo ganas de no tener ganas
Tengo un par de mascotas que no saben quien soy
Y entre tanto que tengo
No encuentro razón suficiente pa' olvidarme de ti
De tu mano pequeña diciéndome adiós
Esa tarde de lluvia en San Juan
Con los besos que llevo conmigo
Que son solo tuyos y nunca te di
Por andar ocupado en el cielo
Me olvide que en el suelo se vive mejor
Mi Boricua, mi india, mi amor
Mi asignatura pendiente
Mi Boricua, mi india, mi amor
Mi asignatura pendiente
Tengo tres oficinas y un piso en New York
Y el rey Midas trabaja conmigo
Tengo varias razones para tener razón
De que no hay peor razón que el olvido
Si contacto al niño que fui
Tengo ganas de anclar
Y otras tantas de huir
A algún sitio perdido
Tengo ganas de no tener ganas
De compararme un boleto de regreso al ayer
Y entre tanto que tengo
No encuentro razón suficiente pa' olvidarme de ti
De tu mano pequeña diciéndome adiós
Esa tarde de lluvia en San Juan
Con los besos que llevo conmigo
Que son solo tuyos y nunca te di
Por andar ocupado en el cielo
Me olvide que en el suelo se vive mejor
Mi Boricua, mi india, mi amor
Mi asignatura pendiente
Mi Boricua, mi india, mi amor
Mi asignatura pendiente
The lyrics of "Asignatura Pendiente" by Ricky Martin describe the overwhelming success and wealth that the singer has achieved in his life. He talks about his extensive travels, a club of fans on the moon, a giant house that he can only see from the airplane, and a life of luxury. However, despite all of these accomplishments, he feels a sense of emptiness and longing for the love he left behind. He speaks of his Boricua (Puerto Rican), his india (endearing term for a lover/mate), his love, whom he left behind as he pursued his dreams. He remembers the small moments that he shared with this person, the kisses he never gave, and the goodbyes that he wishes he could undo. He confesses that he has everything he could ever want, but what he doesn't have is the love of his life.
The song highlights the dilemma of achieving success: the sense of loss and longing that comes with it. Ricky Martin is clearly yearning for something that he once had but can't get back. His wealth and success have isolated him from his love, and he is now left to ponder whether it was worth it. Martin also addresses the delicate balance of wanting more but not wanting to forget where you came from - the struggle to remain grounded as he flies high.
Line by Line Meaning
Tengo millas de vuelo para ir a Pluton
I have traveled far and wide, even to the furthest planet in our solar system.
Tengo un club de fans en la luna
I am so famous that even people on the moon are my fans.
Una casa gigante que veo desde un avión
My house is so big that I can see it from high up in the sky.
Y en los ojos de algunos fortuna
Some people see me as lucky and fortunate.
Un ejercito de alcahuetes
I have many people who flatter and pamper me.
Una foto con Bush
I have a photo with former President George W. Bush.
Una suite en el Waldorf
I have a luxurious suite at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
Y más autos que amigos
I own more cars than I have close friends.
Tengo ganas de no tener ganas
Sometimes I feel like giving up and not wanting anything.
Tengo un par de mascotas que no saben quien soy
My pets don't understand who I am and the fame I have.
Y entre tanto que tengo
Despite having so much in life,
No encuentro razón suficiente pa' olvidarme de ti
I still can't find a good enough reason to forget about you.
De tu mano pequeña diciéndome adiós
I vividly remember the feeling of your small hand waving goodbye.
Esa tarde de lluvia en San Juan
It was raining in San Juan that day.
Con los besos que llevo conmigo
I carry with me the memory of the kisses we shared.
Que son solo tuyos y nunca te di
Those kisses were only meant for you and I never gave them to anyone else.
Por andar ocupado en el cielo
I was too focused on my career and fame and neglected what was important on the ground.
Me olvide que en el suelo se vive mejor
I forgot that life is better down on earth with the people you love.
Mi Boricua, mi india, mi amor
You are my Puerto Rican, my Indian, my love.
Mi asignatura pendiente
You are the one thing I have yet to accomplish and get right.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ricardo Arjona
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bomboncito de cocholate
Tengo millas de vuelo
Para ir a Plutón
Tengo un club de fans en la luna
Una casa gigante
que veo desde un avion
Y en los ojos de algunos fortuna
Un ejército de alcahuetes
Una foto con Bush
Una suite en el Waldorf
Y más autos que amigos
Tengo ganas de no tener ganas
Tengo un par de mascotas
Que no saben quien soy
Y entre tanto que tengo
No encuentro razón suficiente
Pa' olvidarme de ti
DE TU MANO PEQUEÑA
DICIENDOME ADIOS
ESA TARDE DE LLUVIA EN SAN JUAN
DE LOS BESOS QUE LLEVO CONMIGO
QUE SON SOLO TUYOS
Y NUNCA TE DI
POR ANDAR OCUPADO EN EL CIELO
ME OLVIDE QUE EN EL SUELO SE VIVE MEJOR
MI BORICUA, MI INDIA, MI AMOR
MI ASIGNATURA PENDIENTE
MI BORICUA, MI INDIA, MI AMOR
MI ASIGNATURA PENDIENTE...
Tengo tres oficinas
Y un piso en New York
Y el rey Midas trabaja conmigo
Tengo varias razones para tener razón
De que no hay peor razón que el olvido
Tengo intacto al niño que fui
Tengo ganas de anclar
Y otras tantas de huir
A un sitio perdido
Tengo ganas de no tener ganas
De comprarme un boleto
De regreso al ayer
Y entre tanto que tengo
No encuentro razón suficiente
Pa' olvidarme de ti
DE TU MANO PEQUEÑA
DICIÉNDOME ADIOS
ESA TARDE DE LLUVIA EN SAN JUAN
DE LOS BESOS QUE LLEVO CONMIGO
QUE SON SOLO TUYOS
Y NUCA TE DI
POR ANDAR OCUPADO EN EL CIELO
ME OLVIDE QUE EN EL SUELO SE VIVE MEJOR
MI BORICUA, MI INDIA, MI AMOR
MI ASIGNATURA PENDIENTE
MI BORICUA, MI INDIA, MI AMOR
MI ASIGNATURA PENDIENTE...💖💖💖
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Entre a escucharla solo porque la escribió Ricardo Arjona.
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Han pasado casi 15 años y aún recuerdo la ultima vez que te vi sin decirnos adiós pero algo dentro de mi me dijo que nunca te volvería a ver. Sólo espero que donde quiera que estés hayas encontrado a alguien que te haga feliz.
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