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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Tu Recuerdo
Ricky Martin Lyrics
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Rompe fuerte sobre mí, ay pero a fuego lento
Quema y moja por igual, y ya no sé lo que pensar
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
Un beso gris, un beso blanco
Todo depende del lugar
Que yo me fui, eso está claro
Siento tus labios en las noches de verano
Ahí están, cuidándome en mi soledad
Pero a veces me quieren matar
Tu recuerdo sigue aquí, como un aguacero
Rompe fuerte sobre mí, ay pero a fuego lento
Quema y moja por igual, y ya no sé lo que pensar
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
A veces gris, a veces blanco
Todo depende del lugar
Que tú te fuiste, eso es pasado
Sé que te tengo que olvidar
Pero yo le puse una velita a to' mis santos
Ahí está, pa' que pienses mucho en mí
No dejes de pensar en mí
Tu recuerdo sigue aquí, ay como un aguacero
Rompe fuerte sobre mí, ay pero a fuego lento
Quema y moja por igual, y ya no sé lo que pensar
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
(Piensa en mí) es antídoto y veneno al corazón
(Te hace bien) que quema y moja, que viene y va
(¿Tú donde estás?) atrapado entre los versos y el adiós
(Tu recuerdo sigue aquí) como aguacero de mayo
(Rompe fuerte sobre mí) y cae tan fuerte que hasta me quema hasta la piel
(Quema y moja por igual) y ya no sé lo que pensar
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
(Tu recuerdo sigue aquí) le-lo-lay-le-lo-le-lo, uoh
(Rompe fuerte sobre mí) pero que rompe, rompe, el corazón
(Quema y moja por igual) sé que te tengo que olvidar
Tu recuerdo me hace bien y me hace mal
In Ricky Martin's song Tu Recuerdo, the artist sings about the lasting impact that memories of a past love can have on a person. He compares the memories to a rainstorm that can either be intense and overwhelming or a slow burn that continuously hurts. The lyrics reflect the confusion and mixed emotions that come with remembering a significant past relationship. Martin questions whether the memories make him feel good or bad and whether they bring him comfort or pain. He acknowledges that the memories can be both positive and negative since they are never consistent, depending on where he is and what he is feeling.
The second verse highlights the discrepancy between how he feels and how his partner may feel, suggesting that his partner has moved on while his memories continue to linger on. He admits that he still feels his lover's lips on him during summer nights, despite the fact that he's alone. His memories can either protect him or harm him, and he's unsure which. However, he still puts a candle for his old love in front of his saints, hoping that the partner will think of him once in a while.
Ultimately, the lyrics reveal the complicated and emotional nature of remembering past relationships. Memories can bring up mixed emotions, and it's tough to tell whether they help or hurt. The song is a testament to the power of memory and the impact it has on a person's present and future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu recuerdo sigue aquí, como un aguacero
The memory of you is still present in my mind, like a strong rainstorm that pours down on me.
Rompe fuerte sobre mí, ay pero a fuego lento
It hits me hard and slow, burning and soaking me simultaneously, leaving me confused about my feelings towards it.
Quema y moja por igual, y ya no sé lo que pensar
It both burns and saturates me, leaving me uncertain about my emotions.
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
I am unsure whether your memory brings me goodness or harm.
Un beso gris, un beso blanco
A kiss could be dull or vivid, depending on the scenario.
Todo depende del lugar
The context matters for determining the feelings a kiss could evoke in me.
Que yo me fui, eso está claro
It is evident that I have left your presence.
Pero tu recuerdo no se va
Yet, your memory lingers in my mind.
Siento tus labios en las noches de verano
I feel as if I can sense your lips on warm summer nights.
Ahí están, cuidándome en mi soledad
They are present, sheltering me during my moments of loneliness.
Pero a veces me quieren matar
Occasionally, they almost drive me insane.
A veces gris, a veces blanco
Your memory could either have negative or positive associations with it.
Qué tú te fuiste, eso es pasado
It is a fact that you have left.
Sé que te tengo que olvidar
I realize that I must forget about you.
Pero yo le puse una velita a to' mis santos
Still, I light a candle to all my saints, hoping you think of me intensely.
Ahí está, pa' que pienses mucho en mí
It is there, so that you may think of me frequently.
No dejes de pensar en mí
Do not stop thinking of me.
(Piensa en mí) es antídoto y veneno al corazón
Your memory serves as both a cure and a poison to my heart.
(Te hace bien) que quema y moja, que viene y va
It makes me both feel good and bad, and its intensity fluctuates.
(¿Tú donde estás?) atrapado entre los versos y el adiós
Where are you? Trapped between lines of poetry and the final goodbye.
(Tu recuerdo sigue aquí) como aguacero de mayo
Your memory persists like a May rainstorm.
(Rompe fuerte sobre mí) y cae tan fuerte que hasta me quema hasta la piel
It hits me hard and burns my skin with its intensity.
(Quema y moja por igual) y ya no sé lo que pensar
It both burns and drenches me, leaving me uncertain about my emotions.
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
I am unsure whether your memory brings me goodness or harm.
(Tu recuerdo sigue aquí) le-lo-lay-le-lo-le-lo, uoh
Your memory still remains, le-lo-lay-le-lo-le-lo, uoh.
(Rompe fuerte sobre mí) pero que rompe, rompe, el corazón
It hits me hard and breaks my heart into pieces.
(Quema y moja por igual) sé que te tengo que olvidar
It both burns and drenches me, but I know that I have to forget about you.
Tu recuerdo me hace bien y me hace mal
Your memory brings me both joy and sorrow.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tomas Torres
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnnyappleseed9587
Tu recuerdo sigue aquí
Como un aguacero
Rompe fuerte sobre mí
Ay, pero a fuego lento
Quema y moja por igual
Ya no sé lo que pensar
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
Un beso gris, un beso blanco
Todo depende del lugar
Que yo me fui, eso está claro
Pero tu recuerdo no se va
Siento tus labios en las noches de verano
Ahí está, cuidándome en mi soledad
Pero a veces me quiere matar
Tu recuerdo sigue aquí
Como un aguacero
Rompe fuerte sobre mí
Ay, pero a fuego lento
Quema y moja por igual
Ya no sé lo que pensar
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
A veces gris, a veces blanco
Todo depende del lugar
Que tú te fuiste, eso es pasado
Sé que te tengo que olvidar
Pero yo le puse una velita a todos mis santos
Ahí está, pa' que pienses mucho en mí
No dejes de pensar en mí
Tu recuerdo sigue aquí
Ay, como un aguacero
Rompe fuerte sobre mí
Ay, pero a fuego lento
Quema y moja por igual
Y ya no sé lo que pensar
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
Es antídoto y veneno al corazón
(Te hace bien)
Que quema y moja, que viene y va
(¿Tú, dónde estás?)
Atrapado entre los besos y el adiós
Tu recuerdo sigue aquí
Como aguacero de mayo
Rompe fuerte sobre mí (y canta fuerte, que hasta)
Me quema hasta la piel
Quema y moja por igual
Y ya no sé lo que pensar
Si tu recuerdo me hace bien o me hace mal
Tu recuerdo sigue aquí
Le-lo-lai, le-lo-le-lo
Rompe fuerte sobre mí (pero que rompe, rompe el corazón)
Quema y moja por igual
Sé que te tengo que olvidar
Que tu recuerdo me hace bien y me hace mal
@Ricardo-Montaner
Bendiciones Ricky !
@Renssogo
+Ricardo Montaner Oficial
Maestro Montaner! bendiciones!
@silvia6927
maestro buenos días bendiciones
@rickduston8036
no sos el original porque seras tan falso
@steevee_neetas3406
+Stand Van Geogh el falso será otro
@Valreen
+Steevee_neeta s No lo es, no es el original, los cantantes tienen un canal con la insignia de VEVO por ejemplo, RickyMartinVEVO.
@Docrine682
Hay que ser honestos... NADIE TE RECOMENDÓ ESTE VIDEO... TIK TOK NO TE TRAJO AQUI... ni nada de eso... TÚ LO BUSCASTE y por eso estás aquí
@samuelchorizo6618
Yo la escuché desde que salió en el 2006 y me sigue gustando
@diegoa.bovedabraun488
What kind of sorcery is that?
@raresvibes
Siiii