A Puerto Rican merengue group, La Makina was organized by entrepreneurs Fer… Read Full Bio ↴A Puerto Rican merengue group, La Makina was organized by entrepreneurs Fernan Colon (former bassist for Los Sabrosos del Merengue) and Orlando Santana (who played with Wilfredo Vargas and Toño Rosario). Santana's intensive help with the group -- writing nine of the ten tracks on La Makina's debut album, 1996's La Makina...A Mil, as well as arranging and producing -- resulted in the single "La Reina," a huge hit in merengue circles. The group released their second album, Los Reyes del Ritmo, in October 1997. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Ayer te llame
La Makina Lyrics

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Amor mio ayer te llame
Ayer tarde estuvo lloviendo
Yo te llamaba desde mi aposento
Por que yo estaba solo alli y tenia mucho frio
Si sis sin miedo y en la noche amor si te llame
Tu telefono desconectado

Ahora quiero que me digas si tu tienes a otro
Y por es la razon si es que tu no me respondes

Coro
Si tu quieres a otro quiero que tu me lo digas y me lo digas
Jamas rompas mi corazon
Por ti yo me moriria eres mi amor

Coro
Si tu quieres a otro quiero que tu me lo digas
Jamas rompas mi corazon
Por ti yo me moriria

Subete La Makina

Amor mio ayer te llame
Ayer tarde estuvo lloviendo
Yo te llamaba desde mi aposento
Por que yo estaba solo alli y tenia mucho frio
Si sis sin miedo y en la noche amor si te llame
Tu telefono desconectado
Ahora quiero que me digas si tu tienes a otro
Y por es la razon si es que tu no me respondes

Coro
Si tu quieres a otro quiero que tu me lo digas y me lo digas
Jamas rompas mi corazon
Por ti yo me moriria eres mi amor

Coro
Si tu quieres a otro quiero que tu me lo digas
Jamas rompas mi corazon
Por ti yo me moriria

Coro
Si tu quieres a otro quiero que tu me lo digas
Jamas rompas mi corazon
Por ti yo me moriria

Coro
Si tu quieres a otro quiero que tu me lo digas
Jamas rompas mi corazon
Por ti yo me moriria

Yo por ti hasta daria mi vida
Aunque tu me hayas hecho una herida
Amor quiero que regresar con migo y estemos juntitos
Si si juntitos

Amor mio ayer te llame y me contesto
La Makina

Overall Meaning

The song "Ayer te llame" by La Makina is a romantic ballad that expresses the singer's deep love and concern towards his partner. The lyrics depict the singer trying to reach his lover on the phone during a rainy evening when he was feeling lonely and cold. However, he realizes that her phone is disconnected and becomes worried that she might be with someone else. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer does not want his heart to be broken and he would be willing to die for his love.

The emotive power of this song lies in the vulnerability of the singer, who exposes his fear of being abandoned and replaced. He implores his lover to be truthful and tell him if she has someone else in her life. His desperation and willingness to sacrifice himself for her convey the intensity of his feelings, making this song a moving declaration of love.

Apart from its emotional content, "Ayer te llame" is a popular song that has been covered by many Latin American artists such as Grupo Niche, Andy Montañez, and Los Hermanos Rosario. It was first recorded by La Makina in 1992 and became one of their most successful hits. The song blends traditional salsa music with the slow tempo of a romantic ballad, giving it a unique and recognizable sound.

Line by Line Meaning

Amor mio ayer te llame
My love, I called you yesterday

Ayer tarde estuvo lloviendo
Yesterday afternoon, it was raining

Yo te llamaba desde mi aposento
I was calling you from my room

Por que yo estaba solo alli y tenia mucho frio
Because I was all alone there and very cold

Si sis sin miedo y en la noche amor si te llame
I called you without fear, even at night, my love

Tu telefono desconectado
Your phone was disconnected

Ahora quiero que me digas si tu tienes a otro
Now I want you to tell me if you have someone else

Y por es la razon si es que tu no me respondes
And that's the reason why you don't respond to me

Si tu quieres a otro quiero que tu me lo digas y me lo digas
If you love someone else, I want you to tell me straight

Jamas rompas mi corazon
Never break my heart

Por ti yo me moriria eres mi amor
I would die for you, my love