Selena made her first public appearance at her father's Mexican restaurant in Lake Jackson at eight and recorded her first record at nine. Throughout her adolescence Selena was constantly on tour. She completed her education via correspondence courses. The singer signed with Capitol EMI in 1989, and released several albums with that label, including 1994's wildly popular 'Amor Prohibido'.
Chris Perez replaced Roger Garcia as guitar player. A romance budded between Perez and Selena, and the two married on April 2, 1992. Even as Selena's career skyrocketed she remained very close to her family, choosing to live next door to them in Corpus Christi.
Selena holds the record of drawing the biggest concert crowd in the history of the Houston Astrodome, for her February 1995 performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The greatest irony in Selena's musical career is that she became a star singing in her second language. Her first language was English, not Spanish.
Aside from her singing, Selena was an avid clothing designer. Boutique shops with the Selena name opened in Corpus Christi and San Antonio in 1994. She also dabbled in acting, making a cameo in the Johnny Depp film 'Don Juan de Marco'.
A woman named Yolanda Saldívar worked her way into the singer's inner circle, becoming president of Selena's fan club and manager of the boutiques. In 1995 the Quintanillas found out Saldivar had embezzled money from these ventures and decided to fire her. Selena agreed to meet Saldivar at a Corpus Christi Days Inn on the morning of March 31, 1995 in order to retrieve paperwork for tax purposes. At the motel an argument ensued over the embezzlement and Saldivar shot the singer once in the back. Selena died within hours at a local hospital.
Selena's death shocked and saddened Tejano fans in Latin communities throughout the United States and in Mexico. Numerous vigils and memorials were held in the singer's honor. That summer her album 'Dreaming of You', a combination of Spanish language hits and new English language tracks, debuted at #1 on the Billboard music charts in the US.
In October of 1995 a Houston jury convicted Saldívar of murder and sentenced her to life in prison, with parole eligibility in thirty years.
There is a museum to honor Selena's memory and a bronze life-sized statue of her on Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi. In 1997, Jennifer Lopez played Selena in the movie of the same name. The movie became the basis in which Lopez rose to superstardom.
In December 2020, Netflix released "Selena: The Series", together with Selena's family in production, based on her life in childhood, before fame, her space in the music industry and her importance for the Latin scenary, played by Christian Serratos. The series contains 2 parts with 18 episodes in total. The second and final part was released in May 2021.
Tengo Ganas De Llorar
Selena Lyrics
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Tengo ganas de llorar
Perdóname, mi amor, si te causé dolor
Y busca en tu corazón el amor que tuvimos juntos, tú y yo
Tengo ganas de llorar porque no estoy contigo
Y si no regresas, me moriré
Ven y mira cómo sufro sin tu amor
Y ten compasión conmigo
Si ves mis lágrimas
Quizás regresarás
Si ves mis lágrimas
Quizás recordarás
Lo tanto que te quise a ti
Y sé que me quisiste a mí
Y te pido por favor
Perdóname, mi amor
Tengo ganas de llorar porque no estás conmigo
Tengo ganas de llorar
Perdóname, mi amor, si te causé dolor
Y busca en tu corazón el amor que tuvimos juntos, tú y yo
Tengo ganas de llorar porque no estoy contigo
Y si no regresas, me moriré
Ven y mira cómo sufro sin tu amor
Y ten compasión conmigo
Si ves mis lágrimas
Quizás regresarás
Si ves mis lágrimas
Quizás recordarás
Lo tanto que te quise a ti
Y sé que me quisiste a mí
Y te pido por favor
Perdóname, mi amor
The lyrics of Selena Y Los Dinos's song ‘Tengo Ganas De Llorar’ contemplate a nostalgic and emotional state considering a past romantic relationship. The singer's desire to shed tears is because of the absence of their ex-partner. The song's tone and lyrics convey feelings of longing, regret, and sorrow for the hurting caused, hoping for a second chance. The singer pleads for forgiveness and encourages their ex to look in their hearts to find the love they once shared.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about his heart's state, the desire to cry, and the pain caused because of the separation from his partner. The lines, “Y busca en tu corazón el amor/ Que tuvimos juntos, tú y yo” mean that the singer wants his ex-partner to look into their heart to recall the love they shared. He also asks for forgiveness by saying, “Perdóname mi amor, si te causé dolor,” indicating that he recognizes that he was wrong and wants a second chance to fix their relationship.
In conclusion, the song "Tengo Ganas De Llorar" speaks of love that once existed between two persons but they separated due to misunderstandings or mistakes, but the singer still has feelings of love and wants to get back with their partner. However, it's set to a melancholic tone that portrays the deep emotions felt by a heartbroken character who has lost the love of their life.
Interesting Facts about the song:
- This song appeared on Selena's 1985 début album titled, Mis Primeras Grabaciones.
- It was composed by Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
- The song is part of the first recordings of Selena and is a crucial part of her early career.
- This song is one of the early Tejano songs that Selena performed with a young voice.
- The song showcases Selena's singing ability, which she inherited from her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
- In an interview, Selena's brother Abie Quintanilla said that he played bass on this song to show that he could play.
- This song was remixed by Ab Quintanilla in 2004 for the album 'Classic Series Vol. 1,' which was later released as part of a three-disc set titled 'La Leyenda.'
- ‘Tengo Ganas De Llorar' was one of the more popular tracks from Selena's first album.
- The song has been covered by various artists, including Grupo Mazz and Shelly Lares.
- Selena's performance of "Tengo Ganas de Llorar" is archived at the Selena Museum in Texas.
Chords (if known): The chords of this song are not available because it is a Tejano song and recorded with a full band that includes trumpets, bass, drums, keyboard, and various percussion instruments.
Line by Line Meaning
Tengo ganas de llorar porque no estás conmigo
I feel like crying because I miss you and you are not here with me.
Tengo ganas de llorar
I want to cry.
Perdóname mi amor, si te causé dolor
I am sorry, my love, if I caused you pain.
Y busca en tu corazón el amor
Look for the love in your heart.
Que tuvimos juntos, tú y yo
The love we had together, you and I.
Tengo ganas de llorar porque no estoy contigo
I feel like crying because I am not with you.
Y si no regresas, me moriré
And if you do not come back, I will die.
Ven y mira, como sufro sin tu amor
Come and see how I suffer without your love.
Y ten compasión conmigo
And have compassion for me.
Si ves mis lagrimas, quizas regresarás
If you see my tears, you might come back.
Si ves mis lagrimas, quizas recordarás
If you see my tears, you might remember.
Lo tanto que te quise a ti
How much I loved you.
Y se que me quisiste a mí
And I know you loved me too.
Y te pido por favor, perdóname mi amor
And I ask you, please, forgive me my love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ricky Vela, A.B. III Quintanilla
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