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.
Me Acostumbre
Frankie Ruiz Lyrics
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A tu forma de besar y al calor de tu mirada
Me acostumbré a ternuras que jamás
Con más nadie compartí en tu lecho y con tu almohada
Me acostumbré a dejarme transportar
A ese mundo donde tú con dulzura me llevabas
Y ahora ya la costumbre vive en mí
Porque eres tú la culpable de que yo
A tus cosas y ese amor sin querer me acostumbrará
Me acostumbré a rendirme a ese placer
De formar un solo ser como un loco enamorado
Me acostumbré al pecado sin perdón
De entregarte mi pasión y olvidar que soy casado
Y ahora ya la costumbre vive en mí
No podré sobrevivir si algún día me faltarás
Porque eres tú la culpable de que yo
A tus cosas y ese amor sin querer me acostumbrará
A tus cosas y ese amor sin querer me acostumbrará
Me acostumbre a rendirme a tu placer
Al perfume de tu piel y al calor de tu mirada
A ternuras que jamás con más nadie compartí te digo a ti
Me acostumbraste a tu cuerpo a tus cosas y a tu amor
Si algún día me faltaras no podré sobrevivir te digo a ti
Como un loco enamorado siempre me tienes pensando
La culpa la tienes tu de que yo me acostumbrará
Con dulzura me llevabas para que yo me acostumbrará
Me rendiste a tu placer y esa es tu forma de ser
Hasta me hiciste olvidar, olvidar que soy casado
The song "Me Acostumbre" by Frankie Ruíz is about a man who has become accustomed to the love of a woman who has become an integral part of his life. He has grown used to the scent of her skin, the way she kisses him, and the warmth of her gaze. He has also become accustomed to the tenderness that she shares only with him and the comfort of sleeping in her bed with her pillows. He has allowed himself to be carried away to a world where she gently guides him. He admits that he has become addicted to her love and will be unable to survive if she ever leaves him.
The lyrics also speak of the passion that the man feels for this woman, despite the fact that he is married to someone else. He has become accustomed to the idea of forming a single entity with her as if they are both madly in love. He is also used to the sin of giving her his all and forgetting that he is married. He admits that he is addicted to her body, her things, and her love without meaning to. He knows that he will be lost without her and cannot imagine a life without her. The man recognizes that it is the woman's fault for the addiction of his love for her.
Overall, the song is a confession of a man who has fallen deeply in love with a woman who has become a habit he cannot break. He has become accustomed to her love, her presence, and her touch, and he knows that he would not be able to survive without her.
Line by Line Meaning
Me acostumbré al perfume de tu piel
I got used to the scent of your skin.
A tu forma de besar y al calor de tu mirada
I got used to the way you kiss me and the warmth of your gaze.
Me acostumbré a ternuras que jamás
I got used to tenderness that I never shared with anyone else.
Con más nadie compartí en tu lecho y con tu almohada
I never shared those moments in your bed and with your pillow with anyone else.
Me acostumbré a dejarme transportar
I got used to letting myself be transported.
A ese mundo donde tú con dulzura me llevabas
To that world where you kindly took me.
Y ahora ya la costumbre vive en mí
And now the habit lives in me.
No podré sobrevivir si algún día me faltarás
I won't be able to survive if one day you're not with me.
Porque eres tú la culpable de que yo
Because you're the one responsible for me.
A tus cosas y ese amor sin querer me acostumbrará
Getting used to your things and that love of yours without even realizing it.
Me acostumbré a rendirme a ese placer
I got used to surrendering to that pleasure.
De formar un solo ser como un loco enamorado
To become one entity like a crazy in love.
Me acostumbré al pecado sin perdón
I got used to the sin without forgiveness.
De entregarte mi pasión y olvidar que soy casado
To give you my passion and forget that I'm married.
Me acostumbre a rendirme a tu placer
I got used to surrendering to your pleasure.
Al perfume de tu piel y al calor de tu mirada
To the scent of your skin and the warmth of your gaze.
A ternuras que jamás con más nadie compartí te digo a ti
To tenderness that I never shared with anyone else, I tell you.
Me acostumbraste a tu cuerpo a tus cosas y a tu amor
You got me used to your body, your things, and your love.
Si algún día me faltaras no podré sobrevivir te digo a ti
If one day you're not with me, I won't be able to survive, I tell you.
Como un loco enamorado siempre me tienes pensando
Like a crazy in love, you always have me thinking.
La culpa la tienes tu de que yo me acostumbrará
You're the one to blame for me getting used to it.
Con dulzura me llevabas para que yo me acostumbrará
You kindly took me so I would get used to it.
Me rendiste a tu placer y esa es tu forma de ser
You made me surrender to your pleasure, and that's how you are.
Hasta me hiciste olvidar, olvidar que soy casado
You even made me forget, forget that I'm married.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLORIA GONZALEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@latinoporvida
Espero que la juventud un dia se de cuenta de que la salsa siempre fue mejor que el reggaeton
@josestalincepedacaba1790
Frankie el Inolvidable!!! Vives en el corazón de todos los amantes de la salsa romántica! cuanto quisiera haber tenido la oportunidad de disfrutar de un concierto tuyo!
@joshuaalonso7124
Tuve la oportunidad de escucharlo en vivo. La voz de Frankie en vivo es única. Pura melodía 🎶
@moreliabanegasramos7226
Gracias maestro frAnkie ruiz
@glenfioferam5808
Pasarán los años, generación tras generación pero tú música Frankie Ruiz nunca pasará de moda y tampoco morirá... Y POSITIVO OK ✌🏻
Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪
@tomeshirogottohuapalla9171
Que joven te fuiste 😥 a pesar de todo , dejaste un legado inigualable , Frankie Ruiz , el papá, el tártaro, UNICO !!!
@davidpazmino1427
El único e incomparable nunca la humanidad volverá a ver un cantante como Frankie El más grande!
@luissoto4107
Lalo Rodriguez estaba a un nivel superior
@luissoto4107
Nadie volverá a ver un cantante de salsa con una voz descomunal como Lalo Rodriguez. Si no lo has oído,te lo recomiendo
@luissoto4107
Busca la canción,Si,te mentí, y después me dices,si Frankie Ruiz podía llegar a ese registro vocal 😮