In Puerto Rico, Ruiz became a fan of a salsa band called La Solucion, directed by Roberto Rivera and learned all of their songs. He attended every concert and show. On one occasion, Ruiz's mother asked Rivera to give her son an opportunity to sing in the band, but to no avail. However, as fate would have it, in 1977, Ruiz was present at one of their shows where the lead singer did not show up. Rivera felt that he had no other choice but to give Ruiz a try. He was a success and was hired by Rivera. With La Solucion, Ruiz re-recorded a new version of Salsa Buena. He performed with the band for three years.
In 1980, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orchestra. His youth and style known as Sensual Salsa helped to bring in a new generation of salsa followers. His first major "hit" was Lo Dudo (I doubt it) which was previously covered by José José. In 1983, Ruiz decided to go "solo" and had hits with No Que No, Mi Libertad (My Liberty) and Desnudate Mujer (Get Undressed Woman). He traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States performing and always used the phrase "Vaya, mi China" (Go, Baby) as his trademark. He was then called "El Papa de la Salsa" (The Father of Salsa).
Ruiz began to use illegal drugs and became an alcoholic. During a flight after one of his concerts he attacked a flight attendant. He was arrested and sentenced to three years at the federal prison in Jacksonville, Texas for the incident. Ruiz's last song was Vuelvo a Nacer (Born Again), where he describes his errors in life by taking the wrong way and that he declares himself born again. His voice was heard raspy compared to his earlier career due to the effects of his drug use. Frankie Ruiz became ill and was hospitalized on July 11, 1998, after performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Shortly afterwards, on August 9, 1998, Ruiz died from complications from AIDS. Before his burial, his remains were taken to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, for a memorial service. He was later interred at Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Imposible Amor
Frankie Ruiz Lyrics
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lo que te he daba ayer, hoy no te puedo dar
otro cariño se interpuso en mi camino
y alguien que me sabe dar lo que a ti se te olvido.
Hoy, he decidido que te tengo que olvidar
debo marcharme a otras tierras a pelear
porque tu amor esta lleno de intangibles
A no ser que por culpa del destino
te arregles y te des cuentas
que estabas obrando mal.
Hoy, he decidido que te tengo que olvidar
lo que te daba ayer, hoy no te puedo dar
otro cariño se interpuso en mi camino
y alguien que me sabe dar lo que a ti se te olvido.
Hoy, he decidido que te tengo que olvidar
debo marcharme a otras tierras a pelear
porque tu amor esta lleno de intangibles
y en tu guerra es imposible que yo pueda ganar.
A no ser que por culpa del destino
te arregles y te des cuentas
que estabas obrando mal.
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera
mamita que yo te quiera...
si has de tratarme asi de esa manera.
Hoy he decidido que te tengo que olvidar
debo marcharme mamita linda a otras tierras a pelear.
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera
que yo te quiera no no...
si has de tratarme asi de esa manera
A no ser que por el destino te arregles y te des cuenta
que estabas obrando mal y de eso oye tu sabes china
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera
que yo te quiera mamá...
si has de tratarme asi de esa manera
Otro cariño se interpuso en mi camino
alguien que me sabe dar lo que a ti se te olvido
oye mama.
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera
yo te quiera mi china...
si has de tratarme asi de esa manera.
Y esto que sepas mi china que jamas en tu vida
me vas a tratar de esa forma, que va.
sigo disfrutando a mil
pero que risa me da, ja ja
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera
que yo te quiera mi china...
si has de tratarme asi de esa manera.
Por ser tu amor egoista yo te tendre que olvidar
porque ya yo me di cuenta que tu amor no estaba en na
oye que va no.
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera
que yo te quiera mamita ..
si has de tratarme asi de esa manera.
Me lo hiciste la primera, me lo hiciste segunda, pero la
tercera oye mamita no va suceder jamas.
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera
mamita si que yo te quiera...
si has de tratarme asi de esa manera.
The lyrics of "Imposible Amor" by Frankie Ruiz describe a man who has made the difficult decision to forget his love because he can no longer give her the same affection he had given her before. Someone else has come into his life that can give him what she had not been able to. He realizes that her love is full of intangibles, and in her land, it is impossible for him to win. However, he suggests that if she realizes her mistake and arranges things herself, maybe they can be together again. The lyrics also express the pain and frustration that the man has felt because of his love's actions towards him, and he is ready to move on despite the strong feelings he has for her.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it is about a man who has fallen out of love with someone who was once important to him. He understands that love is not enough to maintain a relationship and has met someone who can give him the support and affection he needs. He is ready to move on from his former love, but he still holds a deep affection for her that he cannot shake off easily.
Another interpretation of the song is that it expresses the frustration of a man who is unable to make a relationship work with the woman he loves. He feels that her love is not reciprocal, and he is tired of being treated badly. He suggests that unless she changes her ways, he will have to leave her behind and find someone who values him.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoy, he decidido que te tengo que olvidar
Today, I have decided that I need to forget about you.
lo que te he daba ayer, hoy no te puedo dar
I can't give you what I gave you yesterday.
otro cariño se interpuso en mi camino
Another love has come into my life.
y alguien que me sabe dar lo que a ti se te olvido.
And this person gives me what you used to forget to give me.
debo marcharme a otras tierras a pelear
I must leave and fight in another land.
porque tu amor esta lleno de intangibles
Because your love is full of intangibles.
y en tu guerra es imposible que yo pueda ganar.
And in your war, it's impossible for me to win.
A no ser que por culpa del destino te arregles y te des cuentas
Unless, by fate, you realize that you were acting wrongly.
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera mamita que yo te quiera...
It's impossible for me to love you the way you want me to.
si has de tratarme asi de esa manera.
If you are going to treat me that way.
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera no no...
It's impossible for me to love you, no, no…
Otro cariño se interpuso en mi camino
Another love has come into my life.
alguien que me sabe dar lo que a ti se te olvido
This person gives me what you used to forget to give me.
Es imposible amor que yo te quiera mamá...
It's impossible for me to love you, my dear mother...
Y esto que sepas mi china que jamas en tu vida me vas a tratar de esa forma, que va.
And you should know, my dear, that you will never treat me that way again.
Por ser tu amor egoista yo te tendre que olvidar
Because your love is selfish, I have to forget about you.
porque ya yo me di cuenta que tu amor no estaba en na
Because I realized that your love was nothing.
Me lo hiciste la primera, me lo hiciste segunda, pero la tercera oye mamita no va suceder jamas.
You did it to me once, you did it to me twice, but the third time, my dear, will never happen.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PEDRO LUIS ARROYO
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