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.
Ven Conmigo/Perdoname
Selena Lyrics
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Please remember! This translation is my personal work. It is sometimes difficult to translate word for word from spanish to english, so it may sound awkward in one languange when it is perfectly
Ral in the other. But I think you can get the general idea!
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You're my life, you're my everything
Come with me, I want to make you my treasure
I want to give you what I keep in my heart
You are the owner of my love,
You are the one who I want with me
Don't ever go away, don't cause me any pain
Eveybody sing!
Come with me, I want to love you
Come to my side, I want to kiss you
With me you'll have everything you want
And until the day I die,
You will be my love
(a. B)with spirit!
With me you'll have everything you want
And until the day I die,
You will be my love
... (selena)... A big hand for my good friend pedro astudillo!
(pete)oh yeah! A greeting for all of our friends
From corpus christi that are here with us tonight
Let's hear a shout!
A song called "perdoname..."
Forgive me if I was cruel with your love
And listen to me, today I'm begging you like a child
Forgive me if I didn't know how to appreciate a faithful love
Well without you I'm worth nothing, and today I can only
Hope that you will forgive me
Without you I'm worth nothing, and if I end up
Losing you, the guilty one has been me
Forgive me, I didn't mean to hurt you
Forgive me, I realize now that I love you
Forgive me, I don't want to be without you even one minute
Forgive me, look at how I'm suffering
Forgive me, I'm guilty and I don't deny it...
That I was unfaithful... Forgive me
The song "Ven Conmigo/Perdoname" by Selena is a blend of two tracks that were originally sung by Pete Astudillo titled "Come with Me" and "Forgive Me." The first part of the song, "Come with me," expresses the love and affection the singer has for his significant other. The singer wants to make his lover his treasure and give them everything he keeps in his heart. He believes that his lover is the only one he needs and begs them not to leave him or cause him any harm.
The second part of the song, "Forgive Me," is an apology to the lover for being unfaithful and not appreciating their faithful love. The singer realizes that without his lover, he is nothing and begs for forgiveness, admitting that he was guilty of his actions. The entire song revolves around love and forgiveness, and the message is clear - it is better to seek forgiveness and reunite with your loved one than to let go of the relationship.
In conclusion, the song "Ven Conmigo/Perdoname" is a passionate and emotional track that perfectly blends two songs together, sending a strong message of love, affection, and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
That's the way I like it
I love it when you're with me
You're my life, you're my everything
You are my world, my heart beats only for you
Come with me, I want to make you my treasure
Stay with me, I want to make you feel loved and cherished
I want to give you what I keep in my heart
I want to share my deepest feelings with you completely
You are the owner of my love,
You possess all of the love I have to give
You are the one who I want with me
You're the one who completes me
Don't ever go away, don't cause me any pain
I never want to lose you or feel heartache because of you
Come with me, I want to love you
Stay with me, I want to express my love to you
Come to my side, I want to kiss you
Join me, I want to show you physical affection
With me you'll have everything you want
I will give you everything that you need
And until the day I die,
I will always love you
You will be my love
You are the one true love of my life
Forgive me if I was cruel with your love
I'm sorry for treating your love harshly
And listen to me, today I'm begging you like a child
Please hear me out, I'm begging for forgiveness like a child
Forgive me if I didn't know how to appreciate a faithful love
I'm sorry for not showing you appreciation for your loyal love
Well without you I'm worth nothing, and today I can only
Without you, I feel worthless and regretful
Hope that you will forgive me
I pray that you can find it in your heart to forgive me
Without you I'm worth nothing, and if I end up Losing you, the guilty one has been me
If I lose you, I am aware that it's my fault and nothing else
Forgive me, I didn't mean to hurt you
I apologize for unintentionally causing you pain
Forgive me, I realize now that I love you
I'm sorry for not acknowledging my love for you earlier
Forgive me, I don't want to be without you even one minute
I'm sorry, I can't bear the thought of being without you
Forgive me, look at how I'm suffering
Please forgive me, see how much I'm in pain
Forgive me, I'm guilty and I don't deny it...
I take full responsibility for my actions and I'm sorry
That I was unfaithful... Forgive me
I cheated on you, and I beg for your forgiveness
Contributed by Aiden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.