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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Volverás
Ricky Martin Lyrics
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Solamente tú lo sabrás
Mira lo que siento
Un amor de viento nada más
Yo que te ame
Que jamás te mentí
Me entregue solo a ti
Volverás, volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
(Y ya nunca me darás)
Besos en sequía
(A mi lado beberás)
Toda mi energía
Solo tú
Solamente tú lo sabrás
Este es mi secreto
Una carta escrita en el mar
Te deseé
Por encima de mí
Y apostándote te jugué
Y te perdí
Volverás, volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
(Y ya nunca me darás)
Besos en sequía
(A mi lado beberás)
Toda mi energía
Volverás, volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
Volverás, volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
(Y ya nunca me darás)
Besos en sequía
(A mi lado beberás)
Toda mi energía
The lyrics to Ricky Martin's song "Volverás" are about lost love and regret. The singer is expressing his feelings of still being in love with his ex-partner who he lost, despite the fact that the love they shared was as fleeting as the wind. He acknowledges that he loved her, never lied to her, and only gave himself to her, but still lost her. He believes that she will come back to him, but at the same time, expresses how much her absence has cost him. The last part of the song is almost like a confession or a letter in a bottle to the sea, admitting to his mistakes and his love, hoping that the message will reach her.
The song is a bittersweet love ballad that has resonated with many people who have experienced the loss of love. The lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful. The emotional depth of the song is further amplified by Martin's delivery, which is understated yet incredibly evocative. The composition of the song, with its use of piano, guitar and the accordion, gives it a melancholic feel. The chorus is simple but catchy, expressing the hope and longing that the singer feels for his lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Solo tú
The only person meant is you
Solamente tu lo sabrás
Only you will know the truth
Mira lo que siento
Take a look at what I am experiencing
Un amor de viento nada más
A love that was fleeting
Yo que te amé
I, who loved you
Que jamás te mentí
Who never lied to you
Me entregué solo a ti
I gave myself entirely to you
Y te perdí
And lost you
Volverás, volverás
You will return, you will return
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
I am confident that you will soon return to my life
Y ya nunca me darás besos en
And you will never again kiss me at
A mi lado beberás toda mi energía
You will drink all of my energy by my side
Solo tu solamente tu lo sabrás
Only you will know
Este es mi secreto
This is my secret
Una carta escrita en el mar
A letter written in the sea
Te deseé
I wished for you
Por encima de mi
Above myself
Y apostándote te jugué
And by gambling on you, I lost
Y te perdí
And lost you
Volverás, volverás
You will return, you will return
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Blake, Luis Gomez Escolar Roldan, K.c. Porter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elcahe18
Solo tú
Solamente tú lo sabrás
Mira lo que siento
Un amor de viento, nada más
Yo, que te amé
Que jamás te mentí
Me entregué solo a ti
Y te perdí
Volverás, volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
Y ya nunca me darás besos en sequía
A mi lado beberás toda mi energía
Solo tú
Solamente tú lo sabrás
Este es mi secreto
Una carta escrita en el mar
Te deseé
Por encima de mi
Y apostándote te jugué
Y te perdí
Volverás, volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
Y ya nunca me darás besos en sequía
A mi lado beberás toda mi energía
Volverás, sé que volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
Volverás, volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
Y ya nunca me darás besos en sequía
A mi lado beberás toda mi energía
@Apokomes
Solo tú
Solamente tu lo sabrás
Mira lo que siento
Un amor de viento nada más
Yo que te ame
Que jamás te mentí
Me entregue solo a ti
Y te perdí
Volverás, volverás
Seguro que pronto vuelves a mi vida
Y ya nunca me darás besos en
A mi lado beberás toda mi energía
Solo tu solamente tu lo sabrás
Este es mi secreto
Una carta escrita en el mar
Te desee
Por encima de mi
Y apostándote te jugué
Y te perdí
Volverás, volverás
Que disco hicieron Draco Rosa y Ricky!!
@blanca6420
Mi canción favorita de Ricky forever... De alguién más?
@CarlosRodriguez-ue8ep
yo siempre supe que era gay, pero eso no quita que esta es una de sus mejores canciones.
@jorgerauldiazcoronado3391
Me dedico esa canción mi primer amor en la secundaria en 1995 nos hicimos novios cuando teníamos 12 años y duramos 9 años de novios.
@virichivas
No se si sea mi favorita de Ricky pero si esta entre mis más favoritas de él
@janetestrella828
Mía pero igual me gustan varias
@enocpinheiro530
¡Saludos desde Brasil! 2023
@fronesis01
Cuando Ricky Martin interpretaba canciones que te erizan la piel, no la basura de hoy en dia.
@fernandoaguero199
Para mí uno de sus mejores temas de los muchos que ya tiene, una pena que solo sean pocos los conocedores de la buena música de nuestra época los 90
@juanvicentemusic
Este disco fue sin duda el que posicionó a Ricky Martin como una estrella global. Si mal no recuerdo esta joya de producción fue hecha por Robby Draco Rosa, excelente músico. Esta canción la compuso con Luis Gomez Escolar, aquel que también compuso Bailar Pegados, se acuerdan?
@ml3074
pienso que living la vida loca lo catapultó a la fama internacional, entrando al mercado de habla no hispana