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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Naufrago
Ricky Martin Lyrics
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Como un regalo, algo divino
Justo en el momento que más dolía
En la tormenta desatada en mi velero a la deriva
Vi en tus ojos en el mar en calma
Tu voz me dijo no pasa nada
Y naufragaron tus manos por mi espalda
La almohada fue testigo del placer que derramaba
Como le dices que te vas
De una manera tan cobarde
Como le dices que te vas
Si justo empezaba a enamorarme
Quien callara esta soledad
Que me pregunta sin respuestas
Tú me viniste a rescatar
Y me abandonas como isla desierta
Vuelvo a caer en el combate
Me toca perder tras jaque mate
Intento no olvidarte por más que trate
Eres como droga y como adicto salgo yo a buscarte
Y al final te veo, sonríes, me atrapas
Tal si fuera un reo, desarmas de nuevo mi alma
Robando de mi cuerpo lo que queda hasta saciarte
Úsame pero no te marches
Como le dices que te vas
De una manera tan cobarde
Como le dices que te vas
Si justo empezaba a enamorarme
Quien callara esta soledad
Que me pregunta sin respuestas
Tú me viniste a rescatar
Y me abandonas como isla desierta
Como isla desierta
Encarnaré esta soledad
En un naufragio sin final
Como le dices que te vas
Tú te vas, te vas, te vas,
Te vas, te vas, te vas
Como le dices que te vas
Quédate conmigo baby
Y a callar esta soledad
No te puedes ir
(Tu me veniste a rescatar)
The lyrics to Ricky Martin's song "Náufrago" speak of a profound emotional connection that seems to have come out of nowhere. The singer describes the appearance of their love interest as an unexpected gift during a tumultuous time in their life. The image of the stormy seas and the safety that their partner's presence brings is a powerful one. The singer's admiration for their partner is particularly evident in the way they describe their voice and the calming effect it has on them.
However, there is also a sense of disappointment and betrayal in the lyrics, particularly towards the end of the song. The singer laments the fact that their partner is leaving them, and they struggle to understand why someone who came into their life so unexpectedly would be willing to leave just as easily. The use of the metaphor of an island shows the sense of isolation and loneliness that the singer feels with their partner's departure.
In the end, the singer seems to be acknowledging that they may never fully heal from this emotional wound. They are resigned to being lost at sea, perpetually struggling to come to terms with the loss of the person they thought would be their salvation.
Overall, the lyrics to "Náufrago" convey a powerful sense of emotional depth and complexity, exploring themes of love, loss, and betrayal in a way that is both evocative and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Apareciste en el camino
You appeared on my path
Como un regalo, algo divino
Like a divine gift
Justo en el momento que más dolía
Just when I was hurting the most
En la tormenta desatada en mi velero a la deriva
In the storm that left me adrift in my sailboat
Vi en tus ojos en el mar en calma
I saw in your eyes in the calm sea
Tu voz me dijo no pasa nada
Your voice told me nothing was wrong
Y naufragaron tus manos por mi espalda
Your hands sank into my back
La almohada fue testigo del placer que derramaba
The pillow witnessed the pleasure that was spilled
Como le dices que te vas
How do you tell someone you're leaving
De una manera tan cobarde
In a cowardly way
Si justo empezaba a enamorarme
When I was just starting to fall in love
Quien callara esta soledad
Who will silence this loneliness
Que me pregunta sin respuestas
That asks me questions without answers
Tú me viniste a rescatar
You came to rescue me
Y me abandonas como isla desierta
And you leave me like a deserted island
Vuelvo a caer en el combate
I fall back into the battle
Me toca perder tras jaque mate
I have to lose after checkmate
Intento no olvidarte por más que trate
I try not to forget you, no matter how hard I try
Eres como droga y como adicto salgo yo a buscarte
You're like a drug and I go out looking for you like an addict
Y al final te veo, sonríes, me atrapas
And in the end I see you, you smile, and you trap me
Tal si fuera un reo, desarmas de nuevo mi alma
As if I were a prisoner, you disarm my soul again
Robando de mi cuerpo lo que queda hasta saciarte
Stealing what's left of my body until you're satisfied
Úsame pero no te marches
Use me but don't leave me
Encarnaré esta soledad
I'll embody this loneliness
En un naufragio sin final
In an endless shipwreck
Tú te vas, te vas, te vas,
You're leaving, leaving, leaving
Quédate conmigo baby
Stay with me, baby
Y a callar esta soledad
And silence this loneliness
No te puedes ir
You can't leave
(Tu me veniste a rescatar)
(You came to rescue me)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTONIO RAYO GIBO, ENRIQUE MARTIN, YOTUEL ROMERO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Estilo Rihanna
Apareciste en el camino
Como un regalo, algo divino
Justo en el momento que mas dolía
En la tormenta desatada en mi velero a la deriva
Vi en tus ojos en el mar en calma
Tu voz me dijo no pasa nada
Y naufragaron tus manos por mi espalda
La luna fue testigo del placer que derramaba
Como ahora dices que te vas
De una manera tan cobarde
Como ahora dices que te vas
Si justo empezaba a enamorarme
Y callar a esta soledad
Que me pregunta sin respuestas
Tú me viniste a rescatar
Y me abandonas como isla desierta
Vuelvo a caer en el combate
Me toca perder tras jaque mate
Intento no olvidarte por más que traté
Eres como droga y como adicto
Salgo yo a buscarte
Y al final te veo, sonríes, me atrapas
Tal si fuera un reo, desarmas de nuevo mi alma
Robando de mi cuerpo lo que queda hasta saciarte
úsame pero no te marches
Como ahora dices que te vas
De una manera tan cobarde
Como ahora dices que te vas
Si justo empezaba a enamorarme
Y callar a esta soledad
Que me pregunta sin respuestas
Tú me viniste a rescatar
Y me abandonas como isla desierta
Como isla desierta
Encarnare esta soledad
En un naufragio sin final
Como ahora dices que te vas
Tú te vas, te vas, te vas
Te vas,te vas,te vas
Como ahora dices que te vas
Quédate conmigo baby
Y a callar esta soledad
Te puedes ir
Estilo Rihanna
Apareciste en el camino
Como un regalo, algo divino
Justo en el momento que mas dolía
En la tormenta desatada en mi velero a la deriva
Vi en tus ojos en el mar en calma
Tu voz me dijo no pasa nada
Y naufragaron tus manos por mi espalda
La luna fue testigo del placer que derramaba
Como ahora dices que te vas
De una manera tan cobarde
Como ahora dices que te vas
Si justo empezaba a enamorarme
Y callar a esta soledad
Que me pregunta sin respuestas
Tú me viniste a rescatar
Y me abandonas como isla desierta
Vuelvo a caer en el combate
Me toca perder tras jaque mate
Intento no olvidarte por más que traté
Eres como droga y como adicto
Salgo yo a buscarte
Y al final te veo, sonríes, me atrapas
Tal si fuera un reo, desarmas de nuevo mi alma
Robando de mi cuerpo lo que queda hasta saciarte
úsame pero no te marches
Como ahora dices que te vas
De una manera tan cobarde
Como ahora dices que te vas
Si justo empezaba a enamorarme
Y callar a esta soledad
Que me pregunta sin respuestas
Tú me viniste a rescatar
Y me abandonas como isla desierta
Como isla desierta
Encarnare esta soledad
En un naufragio sin final
Como ahora dices que te vas
Tú te vas, te vas, te vas
Te vas,te vas,te vas
Como ahora dices que te vas
Quédate conmigo baby
Y a callar esta soledad
Te puedes ir
Isaías Palavecinos
Corregir partes
00:36 La almohada fue testigo...*
00:50 Quién callará esta soledad, que me pregunta...**
02:18 Quién calmará esta soledad, en un naufragio sin final...***
02:54 No te puedes ir, stay with me forever **
wladimar salomon
Sensacional ritmo! La música está muy bien hecha! Es un extasis!
Ezequiel
estoy fuera del rango de FANS de ricky martin pero admito que esta cancion me atrapo apenas la escuche en la disqueria BUENISIMA =)
Cristina Ojeda
Outbreak ATS uippp
veronica lara ferrer
COMO LE DICES A ALGUIEN QUE SE CONVIERTE EN EL SER MAS IMPORTANTE, Y SE VA ROMPIÉNDOTE EL CORAZÓN, NO LE QUIERES ROGAR PERO NO QUIERES QUE SE VALLA. ES PERFECTA ESTA CANCIÓN
Renatha L.
Buenisima canción!! Perdi la cuenta de cuantas veces ya la escuche 😍
Aline Amorim da Silva
Amooooo esse álbum ❤️ Muito bem produzido, profundas e lindas composições. Perfeito do início ao fim 🥰 Um dos trabalhos mais fabuloso do Ricky 🥰
Sabrina del Puerto
la dulzura en su voz en unica!! love ricky
Claudia Salinas Vergara
Excelente disco te felicito Ricky, canciones que tocan al corazon..¡¡