His debut album, The Last Don, sold over 350,000 units in South America. Both "The Last Don" as the live edition of it have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Worldwide, The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] sold over one million copies, according to the official website. His debut single, "Dale Don Dale", sold over 100,000 copies in South America. He received the awards for "Latin Pop Album of the Year" and "New Artist & Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year" by the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2003. The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] was also nominated for "Urban Music Album" at the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards
He started his career after facing many obstacles when Héctor Delgado (from the duo Héctor y Tito) gave him an opportunity to be a backup singer. After that, he sang in a live concert with Héctor and Tito in 2003, which was released later as a CD and DVD, which included the songs that became instant hits, Baila Morena and Amor de Colegio.
In 2005, Don Omar released the reggaeton album "Da Hitman Presents Reggaeton Latino", which broke the record for "Highest First Week Sales for a Reggaeton Album" by selling over 31,000 units in its first week, resulting a debut of #61 in The Billboard 200. Wisin y Yandel held that record until "Reggaeton Latino" was released.
The first single released from Reggaeton Latino, "Dale Don Dale [Remix]" , which features rapper Fabolous, debuted at #1 on the crossover chart.
He is currently signed to VI Music through Universal Music Latino.
In early 2006, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Aníbal Acevedo Vilá publicly mentioned interest in having Don Omar participate in a program against School Desertion. However, the Secretary of Education has rejected Don Omar sponsoring it due to his lyrics. The local press has also mentioned that Omar himself did not finish High School.
Currently has his own record label "El Orfanato" (The Orphanage) and had a magnificent performance in the 2011 Latin Music Billboard Awards where he received the Award for Latin Rythm Airplay.
Fly Away
Don Omar Lyrics
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------- Danimate
El reeeyy tu save
Carabbian connection
Yo tengo un relato verÃdico
De la realidad social
De lo q esta pasando en Puerto Rico
Cuidadosamente elaborado
Por el q habla con las manos
Tu no puede con nosotros
Fly away
Fly away to San Juan
Please mama don't cry
Q no te de mas away
From the pain on me heart
(thats what's mama says)
Fly away
Fly away to San Juan
Un criminal please forgive me
Q no te de mas away(im a criminal)
From the pain on me heart
Mama I'm really sorry plis forgive me
El chamaco camio saco bien cato en la Perla
Se formo un Sali corre se tiro pa Torre
Corrio por Torramo, Sicaldo why Manuela
Llego a villa Palmera a llevarle flore a abuela
Mama no lo quiere en casa fuma, bebe, no reza
Hijo coje de cabeza q la vida ejto no ej fiesta
Bujcate una chamba q la cosa ejta mala
Q ejto tontoj no piensan lo mata una bala
Papa murio cuando era niño por eso ej tan caro
Nunca vio cariño, lo maltrataron, le dieron calle
Lo abandonaron why en una maquina de matar lo transformaron
Criminal born and race in San Juan
(born and rice in San Juan)
Born and race en la isla del espanto papi.
Fly away
Fly away to San Juan
Please mama don't cry
Q no te de mas away
From the pain on me heart
(thats what's mama says)
Fly away
Fly away to San Juan
Un criminal please forgive me
Q no te de mas away
From the pain on me heart
Anoche ejcuche dijparoj
A minivini lo matoron
Why nadie save porque..x2
Inner circle:
Fly away
Fly away to Jamrock
Am a criminal please forgive me
Now am a million miles away
From the pain in my heart
You got to smile when you are in jamaica
Chekin all the sun set getin on the beautiful waters now
And No guns no blood shit zippin and guinness while speakin to Arib
Now in the vide all feels is right
Some romanced youh
Want love tonight
Now am lookin for my sweet bonita chica flyin from puerto rica
Tonight is gonna be hot hot shake your body girl show me what you got got
Is amazing the way you moving is so enterteining ohhh
Tonight is gonna be hot hot shake your body girl show me what you got got
Fly away
Fly away to Jamrock
Please mama don't cry
Now am a million miles away
From the pain in my heart
(thats what mama says)
Fly away
Fly away to San Juan
Am a criminal please forgive me
The song "Fly Away" by Don Omar talks about the reality of social conditions in Puerto Rico. The lyrics paint a grim picture of the island, telling listeners about the crime, poverty, and other problems facing the people of Puerto Rico. Don Omar makes it clear that being a criminal on the island often seems to be the only realistic outcome for many people who lack opportunities and face great hardship. The song features thematic elements of the artist's hometown, San Juan, and its social and economic challenges.
The main chorus of this song translates to "Fly Away to San Juan, please, Mama, don't cry." Here, Omar is trying to convey the importance of his hometown and how people strive to make it their haven from the sadness, pain, and negativity surrounding their lives. The song also describes a young man's journey from the dangerous slums of La Perla to the more middle-class neighborhood of Villa Palmera, where he visits his grandmother and brings her flowers. However, his mother doesn't approve of her son’s roughed-up ways and tries to steer him away from a life of crime. The song conveys the struggles that young people face in Puerto Rico and how they are forced to navigate their environment with very few choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you know this is inner circle
Introduction to the song, indicating that the lyrics are personal and reflective of the social reality of Puerto Rico.
El reeeyy tu save Carabbian connection
Don Omar references himself as 'the king' and highlights his Caribbean heritage.
Yo tengo un relato verÃdico De la realidad social De lo q esta pasando en Puerto Rico
Don Omar tells a true, factual story about the social reality and the circumstances affecting Puerto Rico.
Cuidadosamente elaborado Musicalmente hablando Por el q habla con las manosTu no puede con nosotros
Don Omar takes great care to craft his songs musically and lyrically, as he speaks from his heart and with passion. He is confident that nobody can stop his message.
Fly away Fly away to San Juan Please mama don't cry Q no te de mas away From the pain on me heart (thats what's mama says)
The chorus speaks to a desire to escape from pain and suffering in Puerto Rico and seek refuge in San Juan. Don Omar's mother pleads with him to stay safe.
Un criminal please forgive meQ no te de mas away(im a criminal)From the pain on me heartMama I'm really sorry plis forgive me
Don Omar admits to being a criminal and begs for forgiveness from his mother for the pain he has caused her.
El chamaco camio saco bien cato en la Perla Se formo un Sali corre se tiro pa Torre Corrio por Torramo, Sicaldo why Manuela Llego a villa Palmera a llevarle flore a abuela Mama no lo quiere en casa fuma, bebe, no reza Hijo coje de cabeza q la vida ejto no ej fiesta Bujcate una chamba q la cosa ejta mala Q ejto tontoj no piensan lo mata una bala Papa murio cuando era niño por eso ej tan caro Nunca vio cariño, lo maltrataron, le dieron calle Lo abandonaron why en una maquina de matar lo transformaron Criminal born and race in San Juan (born and rice in San Juan) Born and race en la isla del espanto papi.
Don Omar tells the story of a young boy who grew up on the streets of Puerto Rico's Perla district, constantly in trouble. His mother urges him to get a job, but life is tough, and he's seen much violence and heartache. The boy's father passed away when he was young, leaving him with a difficult upbringing. The boy turns to a life of crime and violence, but he was born in San Juan.
Anoche ejcuche dijparoj A minivini lo matoron Why nadie save porque..x2
Don Omar reflects on the recent violence in Puerto Rico and the sad fact that nobody knows why it's happening or why innocent people are dying.
You got to smile when you are in jamaica Chekin all the sun set getin on the beautiful waters now And No guns no blood shit zippin and guinness while speakin to Arib Now in the vide all feels is right Some romanced youh Want love tonight
Don Omar reminisces on a time when he was in Jamaica, feeling safe and happy while watching the sunset and enjoying some drinks. He longs for a sense of peace and love.
Now am lookin for my sweet bonita chica flyin from puerto rica Tonight is gonna be hot hot shake your body girl show me what you got got Is amazing the way you moving is so enterteining ohhh Tonight is gonna be hot hot shake your body girl show me what you got got
Don Omar is looking for a beautiful girl from Puerto Rico and is excited to spend the night with her. He finds enjoyment in the way she moves and finds her entertainment to be fascinating and captivating.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREA CERRATO, GIUSEPPE SANDRO CORIOLANI, LUCA MARTINELLI, SCHEOL DILU MILLER, PAOLO OTTIMO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeimmyrodriguezzuniga9041
Estoy revisando este canal, hay varias canciones que jamás había oído, es como descubrir un álbum nuevo del Don!!! Para calmar mi ansiedad por el álbum qué se viene el 22 de Junio 🎉🎉🎉
@JorgeJyoji
Don Omar tiene un mar de canciones infravaloradisimas
@pedrosaldarriaga1683
Este es una de ellas
@franciscorivera8040
En 2021 y todavia me la disfruto como el primer dia que la escuche... Simplemente El Rey Don!!!!!!!!!!
@FullFactory105
Don Omar es uno de los artistas que no ha cambiado su estilo desde que empezó. Eso suena tan nuevo como si lo hubiera grabado hoy! 🔥
@MuchMusicCo
Que gran canción! 10 años después me sigue gustando tanto como la primera vez.
@edisonpaulino9217
Verdadera música!! Más reproducciones para tremenda pieza.
@yeisonjimenez7915
Escucho mucha música nueva pero a don omar nunca lo dejo de escuchar,, grande exponente Dios lo bendiga!! The king!! 👑👌✋✌🇦🇹🇨🇴
@CarlosbarberMX
EL REY DON OMAR SALUDOS 🇲🇽🇲🇽
@keybrian9478
Don Omar siempre serás el único REY 👑 del reggaeton 🙏🏻 este 2020 agosto todavía te apoyo y siempre té apoyaré.