In the 1970s, Rivera had such hits as Jesucristo from Roberto Carlos, Mi Viejo (My Old Man) from Argentinian Piero and Vecino, Dame la Mano (Neighbor, Give me Your Hand) from Puertorrican actor/composer Samuel Molina. Another of his hits at those times was "Mi Pueblo" (My People). This song went so deep into the hearts of "His People" that a group of youngsters at the San Juan Airport sung "Mi Pueblo" to him on one of his arrivals from Venezuela!
Rivera sported an afro then, and he became one of the first male public figures in Puerto Rico to wear an earring. The hair and the one earing became the trademark of Danny Rivera for many years.
During the 1980s, he relocated to Cayey. In 1988, he married model Alexandra Malagon, whom he later divorced.
In 2001, Rivera was arrested and incarcerated for one month in a federal prison for trespassing on the military campgrounds at Vieques. He was one of the most outspoken and recognizable anti-military protesters at the height of national protests. His prison diary and poems were published in a book titled "Enamorado de la Paz" ("In Love with Peace") in 2002.
He has shared the stage with Julio Iglesias, Will Smith and Plácido Domingo, and he has headlined at the Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall in New York and the Caribe Hilton hotel in San Juan.
He received the citizenship of the Dominican Republic in a ceremony in Santo Domingo on March 13, 2008.
Para Decir Adios
Danny Rivera Lyrics
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hablemos un momento
tengo al que decirte... que tu debes saber
es cierto que te amaba... no me arrepiento;
pero el amor se escapa y ya no ha de volver
no quiero que te afanes pensando que talvez
tu logres que me quede a tu lado
prefiero no mentirte.ya nada puedo hacer
"para decir adios vida mia y que estare por siempre agradecido
me acordare de ti algun dia ...para decir adios
solo tengo que decirlo"
Comprendo por mi parte tu triste decision
y aunque el corazon lo tengo herido
si no puedo tenerte, entoces pues adios
no podemos fingir cuando el amor se ha ido
no quiero que te afanes pensando que talvez
yo piense que te quedes a mi lado
guardemos el recuerdo de la primera vez
del amor que ambos hemos dado
"para decir adios vida mia. cuando el amor al fin se ha ido
acuerdate de mi algun dia ...para decir adios
solo tienes que decirlo"
"para decir adios vida mia y que estare por siempre agradecido
me acordare de ti algun dia ...para decir adios
solo tengo que decirlo"
me acordare de ti algun dia... para decir adios
solo tengo que decirlo"
The lyrics to Danny Rivera's song "Para Decir Adiós" express the end of a romantic relationship. The singer is speaking to their partner, asking them to sit beside them so they can talk honestly. The singer admits that they loved their partner, but that love is gone and will not return. They don't want their partner to hold onto hope that they can stay together; the singer has considered their situation and has decided that it is best to say goodbye. The chorus repeats the phrase "para decir adios" which means "to say goodbye," and the singer explains that they will remember their partner, but it is time to move on.
The second verse echoes the sentiment of the first, with the singer acknowledging their partner's decision to end the relationship. Though their heart is hurt, the singer understands that they cannot force their partner to stay, and it is time to let go. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that saying goodbye is inevitable when love is no longer present. The final verse also repeats the chorus, with the singer stating that they will remember their partner and that saying goodbye is the right thing to do.
"Para Decir Adiós" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the sadness of a relationship coming to an end. It acknowledges the pain of letting go of someone who was once loved deeply and the difficulty of facing the reality that love has vanished. Danny Rivera's expressive voice adds to the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in the chorus where "para decir adios" is repeated several times, emphasizing the finality of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
ven sientate a mi lado
Come and sit next to me
hablemos un momento
Let's talk for a moment
tengo al que decirte... que tu debes saber
I have something to tell you that you should know
es cierto que te amaba... no me arrepiento;
It's true that I loved you... I don't regret it
pero el amor se escapa y ya no ha de volver
But love escapes and will not return
no quiero que te afanes pensando que talvez
I don't want you to worry that maybe
tu logres que me quede a tu lado
You can make me stay by your side
prefiero no mentirte.ya nada puedo hacer
I'd rather not lie to you. There's nothing I can do
te juro que en verdad ya lo he pensado
I swear I've already thought about it
"para decir adios vida mia y que estare por siempre agradecido
"To say goodbye my love and to always be grateful
me acordare de ti algun dia ...para decir adios
I will remember you someday... to say goodbye
solo tengo que decirlo"
I just have to say it"
Comprendo por mi parte tu triste decision
I understand your sad decision on my part
y aunque el corazon lo tengo herido
And even though my heart is hurt
si no puedo tenerte, entoces pues adios
If I can't have you, then goodbye
no podemos fingir cuando el amor se ha ido
We can't pretend when love is gone
guardemos el recuerdo de la primera vez
Let's keep the memory of the first time
del amor que ambos hemos dado
Of the love we both have given
"para decir adios vida mia. cuando el amor al fin se ha ido
"To say goodbye my love. When love is finally gone
acuerdate de mi algun dia ...para decir adios
Remember me someday... to say goodbye
solo tienes que decirlo"
You just have to say it"
"para decir adios vida mia y que estare por siempre agradecido
"To say goodbye my love and to always be grateful
me acordare de ti algun dia ...para decir adios
I will remember you someday... to say goodbye
solo tengo que decirlo"}
I just have to say it"}
Writer(s): Roberto Figueroa
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@veronicasantos7388
Aquí escuchando estas canciones con mi madre que tiene alzheimer. Y en sus días era fan de dani Rivera. Hoy canto para ella.
@milaleon103
Ella si sabe lo que es la buena música
@rudyromero9788
Excelente tu comentario. Me has hecho llorar, porq yo extraño mucho a mi madre con estas canciones. Y en las personas con Alzhaimer es una terapia muy buena.
Bendiciones.
@ronaldurbina8782
Muchas bendiciones para tu mamá.🙏🙏
@nurispena5229
Que lindo ¡Jehová te bendiga!
@erikahenao8597
SE ME QUEBRANTO EL ♥
@adribonugli2187
En Buenos Aires Argentina ,un boliche en Banfield,Mi Club.Si habremos enamorado a las chicas cantandole canciones de Danny Rivera,al oido.70,80,90.Pasaban melodicos,gracias por haber transmitido,cosasque sentiamos y no le podiamos poner palabras.
@marialopezcanas7223
Que maravilla de voz tierna y dulce. No me canso de oir sus canciones. Soy cubana y tengo 76 años. QUE DIOS LO BENDIGA 💕🥰🙏
@gladysdominguez8242
Que época tan bonita y romántica. Las letras de las canciones eran una historia de amor. Esa fue mi época. Recuerdo que tenía un “noviecito” que iba al cafetín cerca de mi casa y echaba un vellón a la vellón era para que yo la escuchara desde mi casa . Hay que tiempos tan inolvidables.
@iluminadaguzman8051
Hola Danny no tengo palabra para describirte yo me crie en un Campo de la republica escuchando tu musica y te sigo escuchando I love you 🤩🤩🤩🤩