Despite his personal struggles, he rose up during the 70's, the heyday of Salsa. He performed in sold out nightclubs, stadiums, and in some of the most prestigious concert halls. His recordings garnered him many awards and gold albums. His musical success is attributed to his extraordinary lyrical improvisations. His unique salsa flavor has remained without rival. Sadly, due to his losing battle with addiction to heroin, it played havoc with his career. There was a suicide attempt and ultimately he died from AIDS.
"El Cantante" (The Singer), a biopic based on Hector Lavoe's life, was releaded in 2006. Jennifer Lopez, who produced the film, also plays the role of one of his wives Puchi, while Marc Anthony portrays the ill-fated lead role.
Rompe Saraguey
Hector Lavoe Lyrics
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Con los santos no se juega
Date un baсo tienes que hacerte
Una limpieza con rompe saraguey.
Rompe Sraaguey
Ay que rompe saraguey.
Y si se juega ten cuidao.
Oye esas cosas se respetan.
Amalia, Amalia, Amalia, Amalia.
Anda y rompe saraguey.
No juegues si tu no sabes.
Que daсo te puedes hacer.
Saraguey Rompe
Anda y rompe saraguey.
Eh, con dulzura tu lo ves.
Saraguey rompe, rompe saraguey.
Ay con lo que no sabes no se juega.
Y si juegas te cuidao.
Eh, rompe rompe rompe saraguey.
Que rompe todo lo malo.
Ten cuidao y tu vas aver.
Respeta si tu no sabes.
Oye y respetame bien.
Rompe saraguey.
Anda y rompe y tu va ver.
The lyrics to Héctor Lavoe's song Rompe Saraguey are about respecting the spirits and not taking them for granted. The repeated phrase "Con los santos no se juega" translates to "You don't play with the saints," emphasizing the importance of respecting spiritual traditions. The song also talks about the idea of cleansing oneself with the use of rompe saraguey, a herb known for its cleansing properties in Afro-Caribbean religions.
The song reminds the listener to be careful when playing with spiritual forces because it can have consequences. The repetition of the phrase "Rompe saraguey" emphasizes the need for cleansing and protection from negative energies. The use of the name "Amalia" could refer to the spirit of the herb, as it is believed to have a spiritual presence in some cultures.
Overall, the lyrics serve as a reminder to respect spiritual traditions and not take them lightly. The use of rompe saraguey and the phrase "Con los santos no se juega" urge listeners to take care with their actions when it comes to spiritual matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Con los santos no se juega,
Do not mess with the saints. They are to be respected.
Con los santos no se juega
Do not mess with the saints. They are to be respected.
Date un baсo tienes que hacerte
Take a bath and cleanse yourself.
Una limpieza con rompe saraguey.
Cleanse yourself with the herb Rompe Saraguey.
Ay que rompe saraguey.
Oh, the herb Rompe Saraguey.
Con los santos no se juega.
Do not mess with the saints. They are to be respected.
Y si se juega ten cuidao.
And if you do, be careful.
Oye esas cosas se respetan.
Hey, these things are to be respected.
Amalia, Amalia, Amalia, Amalia.
Name being called out, possibly referencing someone who needs to cleanse themselves.
Anda y rompe saraguey.
Go and cleanse yourself with the herb Rompe Saraguey.
No juegues si tu no sabes.
Do not play around if you are not knowledgeable.
Que daсo te puedes hacer.
You can cause yourself harm.
Saraguey Rompe
The herb Rompe Saraguey.
Anda y rompe saraguey.
Go and cleanse yourself with the herb Rompe Saraguey.
Eh, con dulzura tu lo ves.
Approach it gently.
Saraguey rompe, rompe saraguey.
Rompe Saraguey breaks down negativity.
Ay con lo que no sabes no se juega.
Do not play around with what you do not know.
Y si juegas te cuidao.
And if you do play, be careful.
Eh, rompe rompe rompe saraguey.
Break down all negativity with Rompe Saraguey.
Que rompe todo lo malo.
It breaks down all evil.
Ten cuidao y tu vas aver.
Be careful, or you will see.
Respeta si tu no sabes.
Respect it if you do not know.
Oye y respetame bien.
Hey, respect me well.
Rompe saraguey.
Rompe Saraguey.
Anda y rompe y tu va ver.
Go and cleanse yourself with Rompe Saraguey and you will see the effects.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: VIRGILIO GONZALEZ SIABA
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@RobertoMartinez-zy7jc
Bomberito zarzuela era un monstruo, todos los que grabaron ese número,eran de otro planeta. Personalmente considero a Marcolino el que inventó salsa, el hizo la Fania cuando configuro la banda de Wliie Colón. Y todo es que conozca esto está en mi tiempo. Rompe zaraguei es por mucho uno de los mejores números de todos los tiempos y el arreglo de Marc insuperable. Tengo 70 años y tuve la dicha de ser amigo personal de Héctor y de Marcorino. Soy dichoso
@arturoanguloramirez1501
De acuerdo contigo el mejor tema de Hecticor.
@gustavopuchi1056
Que bendición, saludos desde Venezuela yo tengo 21 años y esta canción es mi favorita no solo de salsa, de mis favoritas y ya. Mi padre solo pone LA FANIA y los grandes desde que tengo memoria en cada domingo de parrilla. Saludos desde isla de Margarita. Venezuela
@johansebastianmartinezbrit7479
Muy dichoso
@EduardoCespedestorres
Previlegio
@Luca72
Saludos maestro. Usted no solo sabe. ...fue testigo!!
@akokiho
Una de las canciones con mayor calidad de todos los tiempos en la historia de la música latina. El piano, el bajo, los coros limpios y la voz de Lavoe. Para qué más? No sé cómo hay IDIOTAS que le dan no me gusta a esta joya.
@11muedeguadian
Si verdad
@joseluisfloresdavila3166
A mí.manera de ver es una super canción que no pasa de moda y se baila muy bien este son montuno
@aidagomez8248
X que no saben de musica....neofitas