Arriving in the United States , he temporarily left music to work full time to support him. Then in the late 1980’s, his burning passion for music resurfaced and he started his music career over. He formed a duet with the piano and a guitar and played in different night clubs and private functions. His career continuing growing as he formed the “ANGELES.” The “Angeles” concentrated on different rhythms including salsa, merengues, baladas and cumbias.
After a year, an independent label company signed him and changed the group name to “Pop Caribe.” Then in 1994, another independent label company secured him for three years and changed his name to “Angel Roque el angel de la salsa.” There he recorded 2 CD’s named “Tesorito” and “Emociones.” After that successful experience, he developed into a higher caliber musician. Angel began singing on T.V, radio, night clubs and even in live concerts.
Simultaneously, Angel Roque produced various musical arrangements for different artists. By late 1997 he realizes a dream of becoming a professional piano soloist. He created his first production “Tres Romances" y el piano de Angel Roque” and a second, “Nuevo Romance.” “Sortilegio” "Homenaje al principe" "20 Razones"and most recently "A night in Havana"
Gavilan o Paloma
Angel Roque Lyrics
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Completamente bella y sensual
Algo me arrastro hacia ti como una ola
Y fui y te dije hola que tal
Esa noche entre tus brazos caí en la trampa
Cazaste al aprendiz de seductor
Y me diste de comer sobre tu palma,
Amiga, hay que ver como es el amor
Que vuela a quien lo toma,
Gavilán o paloma
Pobre tonto, ingenuo charlatán
Que fui paloma por querer ser gavilán
Amiga, hay que ver como es el amor
Que vuela a quien lo toma,
Gavilán o paloma
Fui bajando lentamente tu vestido
Y tu no me dejaste ni hablar
Solamente suspirabas te necesito
Abrázame mas fuerte, mas
Al mirarte me sentí desengañado
Solo me dio frió tu calor
Lentamente te solté de entre mis brazos
Y dije estate quieta por favor
Amiga, hay que ver como es el amor
Que vuela a quien lo toma,
Gavilán o paloma
Pobre tonto, ingenuo charlatán
Que fui paloma por querer ser gavilán
The lyrics of Angel Roque's song "Gavilan o Paloma" depict a personal experience with love and the consequences of pretending to be someone one is not. The song tells a story of a person who was captivated by the beauty and sensuality of someone they encountered, and they couldn't help but approach them and say hello. Falling into their embrace, the singer feels trapped, realizing that they were just a novice in the art of seduction. They became a humble servant, willingly submitting to the person's desires.
However, as the song progresses, the singer reflects on how love can be deceptive and unpredictable. Comparing themselves to a hawk or a dove, they acknowledge their naive charade of trying to be someone they're not. The love they thought they had quickly disappeared, leaving them disappointed and cold. They release the other person from their grip and ask them to stay still, realizing the futility of their attempts to embody a different persona.
The lyrics explore the themes of attraction, vulnerability, and the consequences of pretending to be someone else in a relationship. It warns against the illusion of love and the dangers of trying to change oneself for another person.
Line by Line Meaning
No dejabas de mirar estabas sola
You couldn't stop looking, you were alone
Completamente bella y sensual
Completely beautiful and sensual
Algo me arrastro hacia ti como una ola
Something dragged me towards you like a wave
Y fui y te dije hola que tal
And I went and said hello, how are you?
Esa noche entre tus brazos caí en la trampa
That night I fell into the trap of your arms
Cazaste al aprendiz de seductor
You captured the apprentice of seduction
Y me diste de comer sobre tu palma
And you fed me from your palm
Haciéndome tu humilde servidor
Making me your humble servant
Amiga, hay que ver como es el amor
My friend, you have to see how love is
Que vuela a quien lo toma
That flies to whoever takes it
Gavilán o paloma
Hawk or dove
Pobre tonto, ingenuo charlatán
Poor fool, naive charlatan
Que fui paloma por querer ser gavilán
That I was a dove for wanting to be a hawk
Fui bajando lentamente tu vestido
I slowly lowered your dress
Y tu no me dejaste ni hablar
And you didn't let me speak
Solamente suspirabas te necesito
You only sighed, I need you
Abrázame mas fuerte, mas
Hold me tighter, tighter
Al mirarte me sentí desengañado
When I looked at you, I felt disillusioned
Solo me dio frió tu calor
Your warmth only gave me cold
Lentamente te solté de entre mis brazos
Slowly I let you go from my arms
Y dije estate quieta por favor
And I said stay still, please
Amiga, hay que ver como es el amor
My friend, you have to see how love is
Que vuela a quien lo toma
That flies to whoever takes it
Gavilán o paloma
Hawk or dove
Pobre tonto, ingenuo charlatán
Poor fool, naive charlatan
Que fui paloma por querer ser gavilán
That I was a dove for wanting to be a hawk
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rafael Botija
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marian Chacon
I AM AMAZED WITH THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THAT I FIND
IN YOU TUBE. ANGEL ROQUE'S
IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!
I'M IN LUV WITH THIS MAN'S IMMENSE TALENTS!! ❤️❤️❤️
Marian Chacon
OMG!!! THIS HITS THE HEART
STRINGS WITH PRECIOUS MEMORIES!!! ANGEL ROQUE
IS SUBURB!! SPECTACULAR!!!
TQ FOR UPLOADING!!! 💗💗💗
José Luis Prieto Fernández
Se emociona uno oyendo esta interpretación magnifica.
Sirvent 80
De acuerdo con usted!!
Marian Chacon
ANGEL ROQUE UN MAESTRO
PIANISTA!! UN TESORO DE
DE MÚSICA PRECIOSA!!!!
MIL GRACIAS!!!! 💗💗💗
ricardo mendoza rodarte
Excelente,no ahí más palabras 😃
Angel Roque
Muchísimas gracias.
Un abrazo
Marian Chacon
ANGEL ROQUE: A MASTERPIECE!!! ENOUGH SAID!! TQ FOR A LOVELY PRESENTATION!! 💗💗💗
Miriam Farfán
Maestro,sus manos y talento,son prodigiosos.Dios lo siga Bendiciendo por largos años,para deleite de sus seguidores. Su música conmueve mi corazón.Gracias.
Angel Roque
Muchas gracias por su comentario
Un fuerte abrazo🎹🎼