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.
Piensa En Mi
Danny Rivera Lyrics
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Vamos, vamos a cantar ésa.
Si tienes un hondo penar,
piensa en mí.
Si tienes ganas de llorar,
piensa en mí.
Ya ves que venero
tu imagen divina.
Tu preciosa boca
que siendo tan niña
me enseñó a besar.
Piensa en mí
cuando beses.
Cuando llores
también piensa en mí.
Cuando quieras
quitarme la vida,
no la quiero
para nada.
Para nada me sirve
sin ti.
Cuando quieras
quitarme la vida,
no la quiero
para nada.
Para nada me sirve
sin ti.
¡Piensa en mí!
The lyrics of Danny Rivera's song Piensa en Mi are a call to someone who is experiencing deep sorrow or sadness to think of the person who loves them unconditionally. The singer is asking the listener to remember him when they need comfort or reassurance. He assures the listener that their image is divine and that he holds it in high esteem. He further affirms that his love is pure and genuine, and he cherishes the memories of their time together. The singer is saying that even if the listener ever contemplates ending their life, they should remember that it would not serve any purpose if he is not around.
The lyrics of this song are powerful in their emotional impact. They speak to the need for companionship and connection that every human being has. Through his words, Danny Rivera reminds us that love is a powerful force that can help us endure even the most difficult moments in life. He urges the listener to think of him whenever they need strength and support, and in doing so, he offers a message of hope and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Oye, esa me gusta, muchachos.
Hey, I like that one, guys. Let's sing it.
Si tienes un hondo penar,
piensa en mí.
If you have a deep sorrow, think of me.
Si tienes ganas de llorar,
piensa en mí.
If you feel like crying, think of me.
Ya ves que venero
tu imagen divina.
Tu preciosa boca
que siendo tan niña
me enseñó a besar.
You see that I venerate your divine image. Your precious mouth, even though you were so young, taught me to kiss.
Piensa en mí
cuando beses.
Think of me when you kiss.
Cuando llores
también piensa en mí.
When you cry, also think of me.
Cuando quieras
quitarme la vida,
no la quiero
para nada.
Para nada me sirve
sin ti.
If you want to take my life, I don't want it at all. It's of no use to me without you.
Cuando quieras
quitarme la vida,
no la quiero
para nada.
Para nada me sirve
sin ti.
If you want to take my life, I don't want it at all. It's of no use to me without you.
¡Piensa en mí!
Think of me!
Writer(s): agustín lara
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.