From the White House to el barrio, Tish Hinojosa has enchanted, enlightened and entertained countless listeners with her distinctive cross-cultural music. In the process, she has become one of the most acclaimed and beloved artists in the contemporary Latin and folk scene. With a purity of voice and a vision that also embraces pop, rock, tejano and international styles into her music, she reflects modern America's multicultural richness with sincerity, heart and a winning musicality.
Family, music and a multicultural perspective were hallmarks of Hinojosa's years growing up in San Antonio, where she began performing as a teen. Alongside the traditional Mexican songs she inherited from her parents, she was inspired by the pop and rock artists she and her older siblings listened to along with the folk revival of the early 1960s. Performing in her hometown as well as doing stints in Taos and Nashville, she eventually landed in the renowned Austin, TX music scene. Her debut album, "Homeland", found Hinojosa weaving all the threads of her musical ethos into a stunning tapestry that immediately put her on the international musical map. With her release, "Culture Swing", Hinojosa won the NAIRD Award for Best Folk Album.
Over the eleven subsequent releases, countless tours of North America and Europe, Hinojosa developed a loving and loyal audience and has explored a wide range of musical expression. Her music and social activism has won her numerous awards and accolades, including recognition by Fox TV's Bravo Honors and a Las Primeras (The Firsts) Award from MANA, the largest organization of Latina women. Hinojosa is frequently asked to appear at events, make cultural contributions and work on behalf of children, bilingual education, civil liberties, immigration, farm workers, multicultural organizations, and other humanitarian causes. Recent examples include: the National Bilingual Educators conference; the National Council of La Raza's conference, including performances at the event recognizing Latinas; the National Latino Children's Agenda, honoring the work of Latino legislators; a Capitol Hill reception publicizing the plight of Latino children during Hispanic Heritage Week, in Washington, DC; the Hispanic Women in Leadership's national conference; local spokesperson, PSA's, and events for Any Baby Can which provides aid to families of children with chronic illness or handicaps; a reception at the MAFO (farm worker organizations coalition) conference. She performed at the Hispanic Gala and at other events at the 1993 inauguration of the President of the United States and for the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Conference. Tish was also invited to perform at The White House for President and Mrs. Clinton.
Linda Ronstadt has recorded Hinojosa’s songs among many others. She has recorded with Lucinda Williams, Joan Baez, Dwight Yoakum, Kris Kristofferson, Albert Lee and Nancy Griffith to name just a few. Along the way, Tish has performed with various eminent symphonies throughout the United States. Her albums have been favorites on radio stations around the world, consistently winning critical praise and making annual Top 10 lists both nationally and internationally. Her appeal reaches both Anglo and Hispanic listeners. Since 1996, Tish has forged a separate career as a children's music artist with the release of “Cada Niño” (Every Child) CD and illustrated songbook in Spanish and English. The 2005 release of “A Heart Wide Open” has added to her stature as an American musical treasure.
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Please Be With Me
Tish Hinojosa Lyrics
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Is it love or is it me
That makes me change so suddenly
From looking out to feeling free?
I sit here lying in my bed
Wondering what it was I said
That made me think I lost my head
So won't you please read my signs?
Be a gypsy
Tell me what I hope to find deep within me
And because you can find my mind
Please be with me
And of all the better things I've heard
Loving you has made the words
And all the rest seem so absurd
'Cause in the end it all comes out I'm sure
So won't you please read my signs?
Be a gypsy
Tell me what I hope to find deep within me
And because you can find my mind
Please be with me
The lyrics of Tish Hinojosa's song Please Be With Me explore the confusion and uncertainty of love. The singer wonders if her sudden change in demeanor is due to love or just her own feelings. She lays in bed thinking about her heart and mind and wonders if she lost her head or her heart. In these lines, the singer is trying to understand the complexity of the situation and seeks guidance and clarity from someone.
The following lines reveal the singer's need for someone to interpret her signs and help her find what she needs. She likens herself to a gypsy, begging someone with the ability to find her mind and interpret her thoughts to help her find love. The singer finds comfort in the idea that loving someone brings clarity to everything else in her life.
Overall, the song portrays the journey of self-discovery and understanding which accompanies love. Tish Hinojosa is inviting the listener to take part in the search for love, asking for help in finding what the heart desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Upon my word what does it mean?
I am uncertain about what is happening, and I need some guidance.
Is it love or is it me
I am questioning whether my new feelings are due to love or a change in myself.
That makes me change so suddenly
I am surprised by how quickly I transformed.
From looking out to feeling free?
I previously felt trapped, but now I have a sense of liberation.
I sit here lying in my bed
I am alone and reflecting on my thoughts.
Wondering what it was I said
I am questioning what I did or said to cause this change.
That made me think I lost my head
I feel like I have lost control over my feelings.
When I knew I lost my heart instead
I realize that I have fallen in love.
So won't you please read my signs?
I am asking for someone to help me interpret my feelings.
Be a gypsy
I want someone who is knowledgeable and intuitive to help me.
Tell me what I hope to find deep within me
I am seeking insight into what I truly desire.
And because you can find my mind
I trust that you can help me make sense of my thoughts.
Please be with me
I am asking for your guidance and support through this experience.
And of all the better things I've heard
I know that this love is the best thing I have experienced.
Loving you has made the words
My feelings for you are so strong that they have given me the courage to express myself through music.
And all the rest seem so absurd
Everything else pales in comparison to my love for you.
'Cause in the end it all comes out I'm sure
I am confident that my love for you will stand the test of time.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES SCOTT BOYER, CHARLES SCOTT, JR. BOYER
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