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.
Todo Tiene Su Final
Hector Lavoe Lyrics
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Tenemos que recordar que no existe eternidad
Como el lindo clavel solo quiso florecer, y
Enseñarnos su belleza y marchito perecer,
Todo tiene su final nada dura para siempre
Tenemos que recordar que no existe eternidad
Perder lo mas querido en la masa otro mas
E alalelelelele todo tiene su final
(todo tiene su final)
Si no me quieres dímelo ahora
(todo tiene su final)
A mi velorio no venga a llorar no no
(todo tiene su final)
Hay mamita rica
(todo tiene su final)
Yo sabia que un día tenia que acabar
(todo tiene su final)
Punto final todo se acabo
(todo tiene su final)
Y va a llegar un demonio automico
Y te va a limpiarecha
(todo tiene su final)
Te lo juro ke todo tiene su final
(todo tiene su final)
Echa pa lante mama
Yo perdí lo mas querido cuando perdí a mi mama
(todo tiene su final)
Pero seguí pa lante y pa lante
(todo tiene su final)
Has como yo nunca eche pa tras
(todo tiene su final)
Ni pa coger impulso que va
(todo tiene su final)
Cuidao que de espalda te pueden atacar
(todo tiene su final)
Echa palante cobarde
(todo tiene su final)
Anda rebuscate el pan
(todo tiene su final)
Oigo una vos que me dice
(todo tiene su final)
Cuidao tierra va a temblar, tierra va a temblar
Hector Lavoe's song Todo Tiene Su Final is a song about the inevitability of change and loss. The opening lyrics, "Todo tiene su final, nada dura para siempre" (Everything has its end, nothing lasts forever), set the tone for the rest of the song. The song acknowledges that everything in life, including love, beauty, success, and even life itself, will come to an end eventually. The lyrics urge listeners to remember that there is no eternity and to make the most of their time on earth.
The song's second verse focuses on the life of a world champion who sacrificed everything to achieve his dreams, only to lose everything in the end. The overall message of the song is that life is unpredictable and that despite the hardships, one must continue moving forward. The song encourages the listener to be resilient and not to dwell on loss or defeat.
Todo Tiene Su Final was released in 1972 and has since become one of the most iconic songs in the Latin music genre. The song is known for its catchy melody, powerful lyrics, and Lavoe's emotional delivery. The song is a favorite at Latin American funerals and is often played during Dia de los Muertos celebrations.
Line by Line Meaning
Todo tiene su final, nada dura para siempre
We must remember that nothing lasts forever and everything eventually ends
Como el lindo clavel solo quiso florecer, y Enseñarnos su belleza y marchito perecer, Todo tiene su final nada dura para siempre Tenemos que recordar que no existe eternidad
Just like the beautiful flower that was born to show us its beauty, it will eventually wither and die. We must remember that nothing lasts forever and nothing is eternal
Como el campeón mundial dio su vida por llegar y Perder lo mas querido en la masa otro mas
Like the world champion who gave his all to become the best, but ended up losing what he loved most among the masses
E alalelelelele todo tiene su final (todo tiene su final) Si no me quieres dímelo ahora (todo tiene su final) A mi velorio no venga a llorar no no (todo tiene su final) Hay mamita rica (todo tiene su final) Yo sabia que un día tenia que acabar (todo tiene su final) Punto final todo se acabo (todo tiene su final) Y va a llegar un demonio automico Y te va a limpiarecha (todo tiene su final) Te lo juro ke todo tiene su final (todo tiene su final) Echa pa lante mama
Everything has an end, and if someone doesn't love you, they should tell you now. Don't come crying to my funeral, and enjoy life while you can. Even good things must come to an end, and everything eventually finishes. A demon will eventually come and remind you of this. Keep moving forward
Yo perdí lo mas querido cuando perdí a mi mama (todo tiene su final) Pero seguí pa lante y pa lante (todo tiene su final) Has como yo nunca eche pa tras (todo tiene su final) Ni pa coger impulso que va (todo tiene su final) Cuidao que de espalda te pueden atacar (todo tiene su final) Echa palante cobarde (todo tiene su final) Anda rebuscate el pan (todo tiene su final) Oigo una vos que me dice (todo tiene su final) Cuidao tierra va a temblar, tierra va a temblar
I lost the most precious thing I had when I lost my mother, but I kept moving forward. Follow my example and never look back, keep moving forward. Don't stop, because even when you slow down, others may attack you. Keep moving forward, even if you're a coward. Go out and find your own way to succeed. I hear a voice that warns me that the earth is going to tremble, it is a reminder that everything has an end
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Willie Colon
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Jorge Luis Corley Atencio
El gran Héctor , hoy estuvieras cumpliendo 77 , no has muerto , los grandes mueren cuando se olvidan y tú nunca serás olvidado por nosotros los grandes amantes de la SAlSA 💕🤐🥳
Emy Rogers Vasquez
Mi padre falleció y era uno de sus cantantes favoritos cuando escuchó esta música escucho y siento a mi papá. Arriba RD 🇩🇴 y arriba Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Ramon Luis Martinez
En plena cuarentena sigo oyendo al gran Héctor Lavoe. Este clásico sigue siendo uno de mis favoritos.
Miguel angel Parraga
Cuando perdí a mi mamá,todo se acabó.
Mowel 247
Todo tiene su final Hector! Hasta la vida de un grande💔. Pero siempre estarás en nuestros corazones por la gran trayectoria, carrera y música que dejaste y hasta hoy en dia la solemos escuchar... ¡¡¡QUE RICA TIMBA, QUE RICA SALSA HECTOR!!!!🙏♥️
Dallan Sanchez
Héctor Lavoe nunca pasará de moda y seguirá siendo el ritmo de la salsa
Ismael Ortiz
Te equivocastes hermano,nunca te imaginastes que eras inmortal y que ivas a durar en el corazon del mundo entero para toda la vida
Donde quiera que estes fuistes una huella imborrable para nosotros los amantes de la salsa
El mas grande de todos
Panchito romero Miguel olivero
Ismael Ortiz fuiste*
Marilin Gonzalez
Cierto grande HECTOR siempre real
wilfredo graterol
Se equivoco grandemente...