In his 2nd CD as a soloist, Cruz hit the international scene with his album Imaginate. With the WEA Latina label, the production was helped by Sergio George who directed and arranged. In that album, Cruz was co- songwriter of “Y gritaré”, together with Guadalupe García and Sergio George.
Few people know that before becoming a singer he worked for five years as a boxer and became a professional in the 132 pound weight class. But the pull of music was stronger still, impelling him into a career as professional music artist. His latest release: Asi Soy featured the song Hoy es el Dia.
Charlie Cruz, who today divides his time between Puerto Rico and Tampa, grew up in the small town of Naguabo. His love of salsa began as a 10 year old, when he became a backup singer in the orchestra of his father, Fonzy Cruz. The more he was exposed to music, the more he loved it. As he gained stage experience and worked with established salsa hit makers, Cruz realized how much he truly loved the genre. His life changed drastically when he was invited to perform at a concert and share the stage with top acts like Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle and Tito Nieves. As a result of this performance, he was signed by Sir George Records. Under this label, he produced such hits as "Bombon de Azucar" and "Amarte es un problema." "Dejala que Baile," the first single off Mas de mi, features an upbeat, catchy flavor that will have every salsa fan swinging their hips on the dance floor.
Mala
Charlie Cruz Lyrics
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Tus has sido mala
Mala conmigo
Porque no quieres darme lo que te pido
Mala
Tus has sido mala
Mala conmigo
The lyrics of Charlie Cruz's song "Mala" tells the story of a man who is feeling neglected and underappreciated by his lover. He repeats the word "mala" which means bad or evil, to describe her actions towards him. He reveals that she has been treating him poorly and refusing to give him what he asks for. He is feeling frustrated and hurt by her behaviour. The line, "Me estoy muriendo de hambre por tu cariño" translated to "I am dying of hunger for your love", shows how much he craves her affection and how her lack of love is affecting him.
The song is relatable to anyone who has felt unloved and unvalued in a relationship. The repetition of the word "mala" adds emphasis to the woman's negative actions towards him. The line, "Porque no quieres darme lo que te pido" translated to "Because you do not want to give me what I ask", shows that he is not asking for anything unreasonable, but she still refuses to give him what he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Mala
You have been bad
Tus has sido mala
You have been bad
Mala conmigo
Bad with me
Porque no quieres darme lo que te pido
Because you don't want to give me what I ask for
Mala
You have been bad
Tus has sido mala
You have been bad
Mala conmigo
Bad with me
Me estoy muriendo de hambre por tu cari
I am starving for your love
Writer(s): Yoel Henriquez, Jorge Luis Piloto
Contributed by Avery Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.