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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Nada
Ricky Martin Lyrics
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Y en este largo caminar
Soy solo exceso de equipaje
No tienes ganas de luchar
Pues ya no queda nada
Si ya no encuentras en mi voz
La paz que tanto te faltaba
De luz que antes te guiaba
Yo era todo para ti
Y ahora no soy nada
Te quise tanto que me equivoque
No me arrepiento sabes que te ame
Si pasar la pagina no se
Aprenderé a cerrar el libro de una vez
Me duele saber la verdad
Y la mentira es de cobardes
Si digo que sin ti no soy capas
Te parecerá un chantaje
No se si preguntar si volverás
Mejor no digas nada
Te quise tanto que me equivoque
No me arrepiento sabes que te ame
Si pasar la pagina no se
Aprenderé a cerrar el libro
Te quise tanto que me equivoque
No me arrepiento sabes que te ame
Si pasar la pagina no se
Aprenderé a cerrar el libro
Te quise tanto que me equivoque
No me arrepiento sabes que te ame
Si pasar la pagina no se
Aprenderé a cerrar el libro de una vez
In "Nada," Ricky Martin laments the end of a relationship and his own sense of worthlessness in the aftermath. He describes himself as "excess baggage" and notes that his partner no longer sees anything worth fighting for in their connection. Martin admits that he once served as a guiding light for his love, but that he now feels like "nothing" in their eyes. Despite his pain and confusion, Martin acknowledges that he made mistakes and loved his partner deeply. He expresses a desire to move on from the pain of the past and learn how to "close the book" on his former relationship.
The lyrics of "Nada" may resonate with anyone who has gone through a difficult breakup or struggled with feelings of low self-worth. The song's melancholy melody and Martin's emotive vocals make it a soulful and moving tribute to the trials and tribulations of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Si ya no soy ese color, que pintan todo tus paisajes
If I am no longer the bright color that used to fill your world
Y en este largo caminar, soy solo exceso de equipaje
And in this long journey, I am just extra baggage
No tienes ganas de luchar, pues ya no queda nada
You don't have the desire to fight anymore because there's nothing left
Si ya no encuentras en mi voz, la paz que tanto te faltaba
If you no longer find the peace in my voice that you were looking for
Y ya no soy ese motor, de luz que antes te guiaba
And I am no longer the driving force of light that used to guide you
Yo era todo para ti, y ahora no soy nada
I used to be everything to you, but now I am nothing
Te quise tanto que me equivoque, no me arrepiento sabes que te ame
I loved you so much that I made a mistake, but I don't regret it because you know I loved you
Si pasar la pagina no se, aprenderé a cerrar el libro de una vez
If I don't know how to turn the page, I will learn to close the book once and for all
Me duele saber la verdad, y la mentira es de cobardes
It hurts to know the truth, and lying is for cowards
No se si preguntar si volverás, mejor no digas nada
I don't know whether to ask if you will come back or not, it's better if you don't say anything
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEATRIZ LUENGO, YOTUEL ROMERO, ENRIQUE MARTIN, DAVID JULCA, JOHNNY JULCA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tammy Havlik
Nothing (Nada) an English translation
If I’m no longer the colors
that paint all your landscapes.
And if upon this long walk
I’m only excess baggage
You don’t want to fight for it
’cause now there’s nothing, nada
If now you don’t find in my voice
the peace you so need more of
And now I’m not the generator
of light that guided you before
I was all for you, but now I’m nothing, nada
Chorus:
I loved you too much, that’s what I’m guilty of
But I don’t regret that you know it’s you I loved
If you turn the page, I don’t know
It’s a book that I will learn to close…
(C1,4) All at once
It hurts for me to know the truth,
but the lies are for cowards
If I say without you I’m incapable,
it'll seem like blackmail’s power
Don’t know if I should ask if you’ll return,
it’s better to say nothing, nada
(Repeat chorus twice)
OOhhhhh……..
(Repeat chorus once )
(This song is my favorite. <3 I played with the lyrics today to translate it into English, even though I love the Spanish. It's not verbatim but close- varied some for rhythm & rhyme.)
Alejandra Quintero
Ricky no te miento, pero esta canción me llegó a lo más profundo de mi corazón tanto así que me transportó a un amor que tuve y que quise tanto.. linda canción❤
Edgar Rojas Hernandez
Jajajaja igual a mi y bastante
HijoDeLoboFeroz
Esto le llega al más recóndito lugar del alma , gracias Ricky Martín
chaparrita hermosa
Cada que escucho esa cancion como muchas otras de Ricky Martin lloro,pero igual me dan una gran fortaleza para seguir adelante------
Patricia Helena
Linda canção ,bela voz, belo homem♡♥ não me canso de escutar♡♥♥♡
Karla
Voz linda da minha vida
Alane Alves Silva
Escutar o cd e ter a certeza que o Grammy foi mais merecido. Grande Ricky.
KAREN IZAMAR
Este álbum es una joya,. Si lo encuentres y lo escuchas eres un afortunado. Mi boricua, gracias por este bello mataríal,
Lupita Perea
No cabe duda que este disco está echo para mucho que nos identificamos con cada uno de los temas, ERES GRANDEn KIKI
teleSURtv_Oficial
Y esta canción ha calado tanto mi corazón porque me recuerda mi segundo embarazo de 23 semanas que perdí, aunque la letra de la canción aparentemente no tenga relación alguna, sí ame y deseé este bebe, mi varoncito adorado, cada vez que oigo esta canción me aferro a este recuerdo tan lindo y a la vez tan nostálgico... precioso tema musical