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.
Mas Allá Del Tiempo
Frankie Ruiz Lyrics
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Cuando me vino un sueño una idea loca,
Una fantasía que te parece unirnos en un abrazo intimo
Y luego retratarnos para así quedarnos hasta el infinito.
Mas allá del punto mas allá del gesto
Mas allá
En el espacio mismo donde nace un verso
Y para siempre amarnos en un instante largo
En que el amor se lleva mas allá del tiempo.
Mas allá del tiempo amor, mi beba.
Todo lo que hace falta es apretar las ansias, de cuerpo a cuerpo
Para que entre nosotros no haya espacio de un momento
Fundir nuestras siluetas, en una sola pieza
Y que una misma luz y una misma sombra, nos envuelva...
Mas allá del punto mas allá del gesto
Mas allá.
En el espacio mismo donde nace un verso
Mas allá.
Y para siempre amarnos en un instante largo
En que el amor se lleva mas allá del tiempo...
CORO:
(Mas allá del punto mas allá del gesto
Mas allá
En el espacio mismo donde nace un verso
Mas allá).
Y para siempre amarnos en un instante largo
En que el amor se lleva mas allá del tiempo...
En la montaña del tiempo
Mas allá
Mas allá del infinito, mas allá del mismo tiempo
Mas allá
Para siempre amarnos y estar juntos cuerpo a cuerpo.
Para siempre amarnos.
En la montaña del tiempo
Tiempo
Mas allá
No solo es una loca idea mira pero me siento contento
En la montaña del tiempo
Mas allá
Y así quedarnos para siempre sentimiento a sentimiento.
The lyrics of Frankie Ruiz's song "Más Allá Del Tiempo" tell the story of a person who is alone, contemplating a photograph of a loved one. In this moment, they have a dream, a crazy idea, a fantasy. They imagine coming together in an intimate embrace, and capturing that moment in a picture that will last forever. The song expresses the desire to go beyond physical boundaries, gestures, and even time itself, to love each other in a long-lasting moment where love transcends the limitations of time.
The lyrics convey a profound longing for a connection that surpasses the limitations of the physical world. The desire to merge their silhouettes into one and be enveloped by the same light and shadow symbolizes the desire for unity and a profound emotional bond. The song suggests that love has the power to transcend time and create a timeless connection between two souls.
Overall, "Más Allá Del Tiempo" explores the idea of love that goes beyond the physical realm and expands into a timeless bond between two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Anoche estaba solo contemplando tu fotografía
Last night, I was alone, looking at your photograph, reminiscing about our memories.
Cuando me vino un sueño una idea loca
When a crazy idea came to me in a dream.
Una fantasía que te parece unirnos en un abrazo intimo
A fantasy of us joining together in an intimate embrace.
Y luego retratarnos para así quedarnos hasta el infinito
And then capturing that moment in a photograph to stay with us forever.
Mas allá del punto mas allá del gesto
Beyond the simple act, beyond the gesture.
En el espacio mismo donde nace un verso
In the very space where a verse is born.
Y para siempre amarnos en un instante largo
And forever loving each other in a long-lasting moment.
En que el amor se lleva mas allá del tiempo
Where love transcends time.
Todo lo que hace falta es apretar las ansias, de cuerpo a cuerpo
All it takes is to embrace our desires, body to body.
Para que entre nosotros no haya espacio de un momento
So there is no space between us, just for a moment.
Fundir nuestras siluetas, en una sola pieza
Melting our silhouettes into one piece.
Y que una misma luz y una misma sombra, nos envuelva
And let the same light and shadow envelop us.
CORO: (Mas allá del punto mas allá del gesto Mas allá En el espacio mismo donde nace un verso Mas allá)
Chorus: (Beyond the simple act, beyond the gesture, in the very space where a verse is born, beyond.)
En la montaña del tiempo
In the mountain of time.
Mas allá del infinito, mas allá del mismo tiempo
Beyond infinity, beyond time itself.
Para siempre amarnos y estar juntos cuerpo a cuerpo
To forever love and be together, body to body.
No solo es una loca idea mira pero me siento contento
It's not just a crazy idea, look, but it brings me happiness.
Y así quedarnos para siempre sentimiento a sentimiento
And stay together forever, feeling to feeling.
Writer(s): Chein Garcia Alonso
Contributed by Madison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.