The song became a top ten hit in Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it reached number sixty-seven. In Sweden, "Private Emotion" was certified Gold.
The Australian maxi-single includes "Almost a Love Song", which is an English version of Martin's song "Casi un Bolero", taken from the Grammy-winning album Vuelve.
The first music video, directed by Francis Lawrence, aired in March 2000 and features Meja. The Turkish version features Sertab Erener instead of Meja.
Private Emotion
Ricky Martin Lyrics
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Every darkest sky has a shining ray
And it shines on you baby can't you see
You're the only one who can shine for me
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
And a silence falls between us
As the shadows steal the light
Wherever it may lead
Let your private emotion come to me
Come to me
When your soul is tired
And your heart is weak
Do you think of love
As a one way street
Well it runs both ways,
Open up your eyes
Can't you see me here,
How can you deny
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
Every endless night has a dawning day
Every darkest sky has a shining ray
It takes a lot to laugh as your tears go by
But you can find me here
Till your tears run dry
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
The lyrics of Ricky Martin's "Private Emotion" express the idea that every difficult situation has an end and a bright spot. The singer invites his lover to confide in him, to share her private emotion with him because he is the only one who can shine for her. The chorus of the song emphasizes the intimacy between them, the connection that they have that cannot be shared with anyone else. The power of their relationship is such that when they are together, a silence falls between them, and the world fades into the background as they are lost in their own emotion.
The verses go on to express the struggles of the relationship, the moments when the lovers feel tired and weak, and love seems like a one-way street. But the singer insists that love runs both ways and implores his lover to open her eyes and see him, to recognize that he is there for her always. Despite the struggles, the end of every difficult night brings hope for a better tomorrow, and the promise of a new day as the sun rises. The song holds a universal message that speaks to the complexity of human relationships and the power of love to overcome even the toughest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Every endless night has a dawning day
No matter how long and hard the night seems, a new day will always come
Every darkest sky has a shining ray
Even in the bleakest of situations, there is always hope
And it shines on you baby can't you see
This hope shines on you, can't you feel it?
You're the only one who can shine for me
You are the only one who can bring light into my life
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
This feeling is personal and intense, something you experience alone
And a silence falls between us
This feeling creates a distance between us
As the shadows steal the light
As this feeling grows, it becomes harder to see things clearly
And wherever you may find it
This feeling can be found anywhere
Wherever it may lead
It can take you anywhere
Let your private emotion come to me
Share this feeling with me, let me be a part of it
When your soul is tired
When you are emotionally drained
And your heart is weak
When you are vulnerable
Do you think of love
Do you turn to thoughts of love
As a one way street
Do you believe that love can only flow in one direction
Well it runs both ways,
Love can be a two-way street
Open up your eyes
See the possibilities that love can bring
Can't you see me here,
I am here, ready to love and support you
How can you deny
Why are you pushing away love?
It takes a lot to laugh as your tears go by
It can be hard to find joy in the midst of sadness
But you can find me here
I am here to help you through the tough times
Till your tears run dry
Until you feel better
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ERIC M. BAZILIAN, ROB HYMAN, ROBERT ANDREW HYMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MariaSanchez-zb6up
Every endless night has a dawning day
Every darkest sky has a shining ray
And it shines on you baby can't you see
You're the only one who can shine for me
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
And a silence falls between us
As the shadows steal the light
And wherever you may find it
Wherever it may lead
Let's your private emotion come to me
Come to me come to me
Come to me
When your soul is tired and your heart is weak
Do you think of love as one way street
Well it runs both ways, open up your eyes
Can't you see me here, how can you deny ooh
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
And a silence falls between us
As the shadows steal the light
And wherever you may find it
Wherever it may lead
Lets your private emotion come to me
Come to me come to me
Every endless night has a dawning day
Every darkest sky has a shining ray
It takes a lot to laugh as your tears go by
But you can find me here till your tears run dry
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
And a silence falls between us
As the shadows steal the light
And wherever you may find it
Wherever it may lead
Lets your private emotion come to me
Lets your private emotion come to me
Lets your private emotion come to me
Come to me come to me
@tropicwave1
Private Emotion
Ricky Martin
Every endless night has a dawning day
Every darkest sky has a shining ray
And it shines on you, baby can't you see
You're the only one, who can shine for me
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
And a silence falls between us
As the shadows steal the light
And where ever you may find it
Where ever it may lead
Let your private emotion come to me
Come to me
Come to me
Come to me
When your soul is tired and your heart is weak
Do you think of love as a one way street
Well it runs both ways, open up your eyes
Can't you see me here, how can you deny
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
And a silence falls between us
As the shadows steal the light
And where ever you may find it
Where ever it may lead
Let your private emotion come to me
Come to me
Come to me
Come to me
Every endless night has a dawning day
Every darkest sky has a shining ray
It takes a lot to laugh as your tears go by
But you can find me here till your tears run dry
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
And a silence falls between us
As the shadows steal the light
And where ever you may find it
Where ever it may lead
Let your private emotion come to me
Let your private emotion come to me
Let your private emotion come to me
Come to me
Come to me
@SujanRao
Every endless night has a dawning day
Every darkest sky has a shining ray
And it shines on you baby can't you see
You're the only one who can shine for me
It's a private emotion that fills you tonight
And a silence falls between us
As the shadows steal the light
And wherever you may find it
Wherever it may lead
Let your private emotion come to me
Come to me
When your soul is tired and your heart is weak
Do you think of love as one way street
Well it runs both ways, open up your eyes
Can't you see me here, how can you deny
Every endless night has a dawning day
Every darkest sky has a shining ray
It takes a lot to laugh as your tears go by
But you can find me here till your tears run dry
@EthanHarket
How is it possible for this song from 1999 to be better than any song on the radio in 2024?
@vlg12
So true
@sinic1978
3 things about the music of the 1990s. Beautiful melodies. Meaningful lyrics. Amazing vocals.
@ingarchris
:^)
@happyguru5164
Agreed!
@pauloadrianomarques89
É porque nesse tempo se fazia arte , hoje em dia artistas fazem moda
@vereniza
Its 2024. Who is listening? I keep coming back. What a great song. ❤
@christiaanjellesma1851
yes its an awesome piece of music <3
@JeanJuliusVernal
Yes, watching in 2024 AD. In the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, music videos felt like mini-movies, offering a rich visual and emotional experience in just a few minutes. Now, we're into shorter content like reels. But nothing beats the emotion and storytelling of a great music video.
@marcosescobar8868
Yooo!!! 😊