The Mavericks won Vocal Group of the Year at the Country Music Awards in 1995 and 1996. They won a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Country Performance by Duo/Group with Vocals. Their version of "Blue Moon" was featured in Tom Hanks' 1995 motion picture "Apollo 13".
Members
* Raul Malo - vocals
* Robert Reynolds - bass
* Paul Deakin - drums
* Eddie Perez - guitar
Former members
* David Lee Holt - guitar (1991 - 1994)
* Nick Kane - guitar (1994 - 2003)
Born To Be Blue
The Mavericks Lyrics
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They would know why it's no mystery
She's not ordinary, it's her love I carry
I was born, born to be blue
I'm the fool who sees tomorrow
But all that time has just been borrowed
She's the only reason that I keep believin'
For everybody, there's someone just for them
And like anybody you lose one every now and then
For everybody, there's someone just for them
And like anybody you lose one every now and then
I have found that I'm still fallin'
Maybe I have found my callin'
She's the only reason that I keep believin'
I was born, born to be blue
She's not ordinary, it's her love I carry
I was born, born to be blue
I was born, born to be blue
The Mavericks' song Born To Be Blue speaks about a love that carries the singer through life. The song starts with the singer reflecting on his journey and how someone reading his history would see that the love he carries is not ordinary. The singer believes that he was born to carry this love and that the reason he keeps believing is because of it.
The second verse talks about the singer being someone who can see tomorrow but all of his time has been borrowed. He believes that the only reason he keeps believing is because of his love and that for everyone there is someone out there who is just for them, but sometimes you lose them.
In the final verse, the singer talks about how he's still falling, but maybe he has found his calling. He believes that the love he carries is the reason he was born to be blue. Throughout the song, it's clear that the love the singer carries is not just an ordinary love, but something that drives and motivates him to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
If someone were to read my history
My past experiences have shaped me and made me who I am today
They would know why it's no mystery
My actions and behavior can be easily explained based on my past
She's not ordinary; It's her love I carry
The person I love is unique and special to me, and their love is something that stays with me
I was born, born to be blue
I was destined to feel sadness and heartbreak, it is a natural part of who I am
I'm the fool who sees tomorrow
I try to predict the future but it is uncertain and can be foolish to do so
But all that time has just been borrowed
Time is precious and should not be taken for granted
She's the only reason that I keep believin'
My love for this person motivates me to keep going and have hope
For everybody, there's someone just for them
There is someone out there for everyone, we just have to find them
And like anybody you lose one every now and then
We all experience heartbreak and loss at some point, it is a universal experience
I have found that I'm still fallin'
Despite past heartbreak, I am still falling in love and opening myself up to new possibilities
Maybe I have found my callin'
Perhaps my purpose in life is to love and be loved
I was born, born to be blue
Despite moments of happiness, I know that sadness and heartbreak will always be a part of who I am
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: RAUL MALO, JAMES HOUSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alyce halterman
I never get tired of their music. Play it often and loud. Gets your body moving.
Geoffrey Johnston
I boght a brand new Mav cd, climbed into my Pete and covered 6000 miles over the next nine days, I got sorta jaded, had to
move to Asleep ar The Wheel for a ehile
Blanka Kumer
I love them and I play hohner harmonika. I
martha salomon
Same here.
John Hart
Dance around by myself while cleaning my house, lol
Rebecca Porter
Had the privilege to see the Mavericks live everything about them was heaven sent such talent so gifted ❤x
Dan Nelson
Raoul gives me a singing lesson every time I listen to this wonderful man sing and his band the Mavericks are second to nobody, OUTSTANDING!
fullwood13
As Raoul gets older his voice just gets better. These guys are so amazingly talented with a truly unique and original sound.
matilda1491
Music doesn't get better than this! Malo has a fantastic voice!
Alicia D
Raoul Malo is just plain unbelievable! A voice like velvet and when he sings, he sings "YOUR" story, huh? The Mavericks ROCK!!