Ramón "Raymond" Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1977), known artisti… Read Full Bio ↴Ramón "Raymond" Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1977), known artistically as Daddy Yankee, is a Latin Grammy Award winning Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist. Ayala was born in Río Piedras, the largest district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he became interested in music at a young age. In his youth he was interested in baseball, and aspired to become a Major League Baseball player. He was unable to continue this sport when he got shot in the leg by being mistaken for his friend by a unknown man, leaving him unable to walk correctly. He then became involved in the underground rap movement that was in its early stages in Puerto Rico, later to be called Reggaeton. After receiving lessons from several artists within the genre, he developed an independent career, first recording in a production titled Playero 37. After this he began to produce independent albums. His first solo album was No Mercy in 1995. He subsequently formed a duo with Nicky Jam, and then continued his solo career with the releases of El Cartel and El Cartel II. This led him be one of many pioneers of the reggaeton genre.

In 2002 El Cangri.com became Ayala's first album with international success, receiving coverage in the markets of New York and Miami. Barrio Fino was released in 2004, and the album received numerous awards, including a Premio Lo Nuestro and a Latin Billboard, as well as receiving nominations for the Latin Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. Barrio Fino performed well in the sales charts of the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Japan. On June 5, 2007, El Cartel Records released El Cartel: The Big Boss, which was ranked as the top-selling album in Latin music genres in 2007. He promoted the album with an international tour which began in the United States and continued through Latin America, breaking attendance records in Ecuador and Bolivia. His performances have appeared on more than 70 albums, including compilations such as Mas Flow 2 and Blin Blin Vol. 1. Outside of his work as a musician, Ayala has also worked as an actor and producer. Throughout his career, he has been generally reticent to discuss his personal life, but has publicly expressed the importance of his wife and children to him.

Salud Y Vida
Daddy Yankee Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Daddy
West Side
Daddy Yankee
Pa'l viejo oeste, you know
Come on, man (Come on)

Que Dios te multiplique lo que me deseas

Yo tengo la salud pa' enfrentar la mala marea
Donde tengo los pies mucho me quieren ver la cabeza
En esta selva de cemento y fiera por naturaleza
Pero al gran caballo grandes espuelas
No le tengo miedo a los grandes problemas
Pero por dinero si honradamente me lo gano yo prefiero
Ser dueño de un peso que ser esclavo de dos (you know)
Es que se venden, entienden
Que hasta los ojos marrones cuando los ven cambian a verde
Favor con favor se paga (fácil)
En estos tiempos que vivimos ni el agua sale de gratis
Dar pa recibir no es dar sino pedir
Buscando tu beneficio podrías encontrar el fin
Estaré pidiendo mucho con un poco de lealtad
No me hable de confianza a caso se olvidaron que

Un santo era San Pedro, oh oh oh
Y negó a su maestro, yeah eh eh
Un santo era San Pedro, oh oh oh
Y negó a su maestro, yeah eh eh

Con dinero, sin dinero siempre yo hago lo que quiero
Vivo por mi propia ley, sin corona soy un rey
Con el pan necesario que hicieron, yo doy gratitud
De que me pare ser un millonario y no tener salud
Ajá, de qué te vale trabajar como un animal
Y cuando te levantes en la sala de un hospital
De qué te vale ser cruel, dime
Si tú eres el mismo diablo, yo seré tu San Miguel
Cuántos habladores no sé qué cuando su boca abren
Con la lengua nadarán en un charco de sangre
No pongas en tela de juicio la hombría de nadie
Porque ¿a quien le gusta quedar como un cobarde?
Pero si quieren la victoria los ignorara
Perdiendo a veces en la vida uno gana más
Uno a uno ellos caerán y después te llamarán
Tus sabios perdonaran desconfiando al igual porque

Un santo era San Pedro, oh oh oh
Y negó a su maestro, yeah eh eh
Un santo era San Pedro, oh oh oh
Y negó a su maestro, yeah eh eh

Bien aventurado el que aborrece la envidia pues va a tener
(Salud y vida)
Sembrando el odio en mi alma no encontraré
(Salud y vida)
Por eso es que a mis enemigos yo pido deseándoles
(Salud y vida)
No te afanes en matarme, mi hermano, deséame
(Salud y vida)
Nazareno, te doy gracias porque tú me dejas tener
(Salud y vida)
El tesoro más preciado es caminar siempre lleno de
(Salud y vida)
Las piedras en mi camino se alegrarán si fuera perder
(Salud y vida)

Un santo era San Pedro, oh oh oh
Y negó a su maestro, yeah eh eh

Un santo era San Pedro, oh oh oh
Y negó a su maestro, yeah eh eh

Overall Meaning

The song "Salud y Vida" by Daddy Yankee speaks about the importance of health and life. The lyrics begin with a wish for viewers to increase their blessings in life while also highlighting the importance of health to face the challenges of the world. The song suggests that many people may want to see others fail, but it's important to be resilient in the face of challenges. The song talks about facing the challenges using the metaphor of being on a horse and not being afraid of the big issues. The song also discusses the value of working honestly for your money and being grateful for what you have. It warns against being envious and hating others as it leads to a life of anger and resentment. Finally, it reminds people to appreciate the treasure of being able to walk on this earth and to not worry about the stones in their path.

Overall the song "Salud y Vida" is about the importance of staying healthy and resilient amidst challenges in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Que Dios te multiplique lo que me deseas
I hope that God grants you blessings beyond what you wish for me

Yo tengo la salud pa' enfrentar la mala marea
I have the strength to overcome difficult times because I am healthy

Donde tengo los pies mucho me quieren ver la cabeza
People are always trying to bring me down and take advantage of me

En esta selva de cemento y fiera por naturaleza
I am surrounded by a tough and unforgiving environment

Pero al gran caballo grandes espuelas
I am a strong and capable person who can handle anything life throws at me

No le tengo miedo a los grandes problemas
I am not afraid of facing big challenges

Pero por dinero si honradamente me lo gano yo prefiero
I would rather earn my money honestly than resort to dishonest means

Ser dueño de un peso que ser esclavo de dos (you know)
I would rather have control over my own money than be a slave to others

Es que se venden, entienden
People are easily swayed and influenced by money and power

Que hasta los ojos marrones cuando los ven cambian a verde
Even people's true colors change when they are exposed to wealth and influence

Favor con favor se paga (fácil)
People expect to be repaid when they do someone a favor

En estos tiempos que vivimos ni el agua sale de gratis
In this day and age, nothing comes for free, not even basic necessities like water

Dar pa recibir no es dar sino pedir
Giving with the expectation of receiving is not really giving at all, but rather just asking for something in return

Buscando tu beneficio podrías encontrar el fin
By constantly seeking personal gain, you may end up facing your own demise

Estaré pidiendo mucho con un poco de lealtad
I may be asking for a lot, but all I need is a little loyalty

No me hable de confianza a caso se olvidaron que
Don't talk to me about trust, did you forget that

Un santo era San Pedro, oh oh oh
Even someone who is considered a saint, like St. Peter

Y negó a su maestro, yeah eh eh
Can still turn away from their mentor or beliefs

Con dinero, sin dinero siempre yo hago lo que quiero
Whether I have money or not, I always do what I want

Vivo por mi propia ley, sin corona soy un rey
I live by my own rules, and even without any titles or authority, I am still a king

Con el pan necesario que hicieron, yo doy gratitud
I am grateful for having enough basic necessities like bread

De que me pare ser un millonario y no tener salud
What good is it to be a millionaire if you aren't healthy

Ajá, de qué te vale trabajar como un animal
What good does it do to work like a dog

Y cuando te levantes en la sala de un hospital
And end up in a hospital bed

De qué te vale ser cruel, dime
What's the point of being cruel

Si tú eres el mismo diablo, yo seré tu San Miguel
If you're the devil, I'll be your archangel Michael

Cuántos habladores no sé qué cuando su boca abren
Many people talk without knowing what they're saying

Con la lengua nadarán en un charco de sangre
If they're not careful, their words could lead to trouble

No pongas en tela de juicio la hombría de nadie
Don't question anyone's manhood

Porque ¿a quien le gusta quedar como un cobarde?
Because who wants to be seen as a coward

Pero si quieren la victoria los ignorara
If they want to win, I'll just ignore them

Perdiendo a veces en la vida uno gana más
Sometimes, even if you lose, you can gain more in the long run

Uno a uno ellos caerán y después te llamarán
One by one, they will fall and come crawling back to you

Tus sabios perdonaran desconfiando al igual porque
Your wise advisors will forgive, but still remain suspicious

Bien aventurado el que aborrece la envidia pues va a tener
Blessed are those who reject envy because they will have