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
Mary
Joe Arroyo Lyrics
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Mujer tentadora, sensual
Boca encantadora, capaz de hacerme olvidar dolores.
Mi Mary
Si no fueras mía
Yo no sé que haría sin ti
Yo te haría sentir amores.
Sí yo tuviera un palacio y mil millones
Pero yo soy un cantante de ilusiones
Sólo canciones y amor te doy mi Mary.
Rompe tu risa el cristal
De mi soledad mi Mary.
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
Cuando tú me sonreías
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
Mi Mary, mi Mary, mi Mary, mi Mary, chiquilla mía
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
Tu boca linda y la mía
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
Ay para ti mi corazón, mi Mary.
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
El baile aquel que sería
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
El baile aquel que sería
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
La primera vez que reía
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
Cuando yo te conocía
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
Ay para ti mi corazón, mi Mary.
The song "Mary" by Joe Arroyo is a tribute to a beautiful, sensual woman named Mary. This woman has captivated the singer with her charming smile, enchanting mouth, and ability to make him forget his troubles. He proclaims that he would not know what to do without her and that he would shower her with gifts if he had the means to do so. However, as a singer of only fantasies and love, he can only offer her his songs and affection.
The lyrics are nostalgic and sentimental, with vivid descriptions of the happiness Mary brings to the singer's life. He remembers the day they met, the dance they shared, and the first time she made him smile. The phrase "mi Mary" is repeated throughout the song as a way of expressing his deep love and admiration for her.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the joy that a special person can bring to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi Mary
My Mary
Mujer tentadora, sensual
Tempting, sensual woman
Boca encantadora, capaz de hacerme olvidar dolores.
Enchanting mouth, capable of making me forget my pains.
Si no fueras mía
Yo no sé que haría sin ti
Yo te haría sentir amores.
If you weren't mine, I don't know what I would do without you. I would make you feel loved.
Sí yo tuviera un palacio y mil millones
A tus pies te los pondría mi Mary
Pero yo soy un cantante de ilusiones
Sólo canciones y amor te doy mi Mary.
If I had a palace and billions, I would put them at your feet, my Mary. But I'm just a singer of illusions, I can only give you songs and love.
Rompe tu risa el cristal
De mi soledad mi Mary.
Your laughter breaks through the glass of my loneliness, my Mary.
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
Cuando tú me sonreías
My Mary, do you remember that day when you smiled at me?
Tu boca linda y la mía
Mi Mary tú te acuerdas de aquel día
Ay para ti mi corazón, mi Mary.
Your pretty mouth and mine, my Mary, do you remember that day? My heart is for you, my Mary.
El baile aquel que sería
La primera vez que reía
Cuando yo te conocía
Ay para ti mi corazón, mi Mary.
The dance that would be, the first time you laughed, when I met you. My heart is for you, my Mary.
Writer(s): Alvaro Jose Arroyo Gonzalez
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexanderespinozamartinez6669
El Joe no solo es de Colombia es nuestro, de los latinoamericanos, nos pertenece tambie, es algo exquisito.
@Easy-Learning1
Totalmente de acuerdo.
@frankrobertramirezcinfuent7450
Gracias amigo y saludos desde Colombia y de verdad que toda la música tropical es muy sabrosa
@cesarnarvaez4168
Desde colombia para mi gente bella
@yobelojeda1916
Óscar d león dónde lo deja
@jorgegarciapabon6847
No solo es eso : sino cantar lo que le dolió y....
@orelvismontero7605
Soy cubano pero siempre he escuchado a Joe , ése timbre de su voz es único, el gran Joe Arroyo
@joselizcano6556
Decían que la voz del Joe era el punto intermedio exacto entre la voz de Benny Moré y la de Celia Cruz, dos leyendas cubanas. Saludos desde Colombia
@mariasuzan1556
Conocí un poco más de la música de este maravilloso artista en mi viaje a Cartagena, sin duda este hombre fue un regalo al mundo, lástima que en su tierra sólo un taxista nos llevó a ver la casita en dónde pasó la infancia Joe Arroyo misma que para el resto de lugareños pasa sin pena ni gloria, CARAJO este hombre merece no sólo que le hagan un museo sino un busto en bronce con esmeraldas 😬 (digo tienen unos fregados zapatos 👞 🙄 en bronce y son parada obligada de los viajeros) en fin... les dejo este comentario a mis queridos hermanos colombianos
@apofis05
Lo mimaron mas en Barranquilla.