Joe Arroyo was born in Cartagena. At the age of ten he was already singing in one of Cartagenas' popular music halls. His father had 40 sons with different women, a story that he usually tells.
In the year 1971 Arroyo had his biggest opportunity of becoming a nationally known artist. He was discovered by Ernesto Estrada, the bass player and singer of the band "Fruko y sus Tesos" (Fruko and his buddies) and signed up with Colombian record label Discos Fuentes. With the band he performed for ten years until in 1981 when he began his solo career leading his own band, named "La Verdad" (The truth).
Joe Arroyo became very successful by mixing salsa, merengue, soca, zouk and other Afro-American music beats in a unique style that has earned him the prefix of Sonero de la Salsa by renown critics and fans.
Born in Cartagena de Indias, 1 November 1955 – Died in Barranquilla, 26 July 2011
Hasta amanecé
Joe Arroyo Lyrics
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yo no se
de donde llegaste ni pregunte
lo unico que se es que quiero con usted
quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer
como tu te llamas yo no se
de donde llegaste ni pregunte
lo unico que se es que quiero con usted
oyeme mamasita tu cuerpo y carita
piel morena lo que uno necesita mirando una chica tan bonita
yo me pregunto por que anda tan solita
ben dale ahy ahy moviendote eso pa mi
The lyrics of Joe Arroyo's song Hasta Amanece describe the encounter between the singer and a woman whose name he does not know and whose origin he has not asked. Despite this, he is drawn to her and express his desire to stay with her until dawn. He compliments her body, face, and beautiful dark skin. He wonders why she is alone and encourages her to move to the rhythm of the music. His lyrics are flirtatious, romantic and convey a passionate desire for this woman.
The overall meaning of this song is to express the feelings of love and attraction towards someone that you cannot resist. The lyrics convey the message that love can happen unexpectedly and that sometimes a connection between two people can be immediate, even if we do not know their background or name. The lyrics also highlight the importance of physical attraction in a relationship and the desire to be close to the one you adore.
Line by Line Meaning
como tu te llamas yo
He doesn't know her name
yo no se
He doesn't know
de donde llegaste ni pregunte
He did not ask where she came from
lo unico que se es que quiero con usted
All he knows is that he wants her
quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer
He wants to stay with her until dawn
como tu te llamas yo no se
He still doesn't know her name
de donde llegaste ni pregunte
He doesn't care where she came from
lo unico que se es que quiero con usted
He only knows he wants to be with her
quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer
He wants to stay with her until dawn
oyeme mamasita tu cuerpo y carita
He tells her she's beautiful
piel morena lo que uno necesita mirando una chica tan bonita
Her brown skin is everything he needs in a beautiful girl
yo me pregunto por que anda tan solita
He questions why such a beautiful girl is alone
ben dale ahy ahy moviendote eso pa mi
He encourages her to dance for him
Contributed by James M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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