Manny Manuel was born on the mountain town of Orocovis, Puerto Rico. He studied elementary and high school in the José Rojas Cortés School at his hometown. Since a young age, he started presenting himself in talent shows and other musical activities. He later joined the group Tempo Merenguero, and subsequently became a vocalist and choreographer for the merengue duo of Mayra y Celinés.
After recording these two albums with Los Sabrosos del Merengue, Manuel decided to pursue a solo career. In June 1994, Manuel left the group and in October 1 of the same year debuted as a solo artist. Several months later, he released his first solo album titled Rey de Corazones. The album was certified platinum after a few weeks. With the success of the album, on November, 1995, Manuel presented himself at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center selling out six shows.
In 1996, he released his second album titled Auténtico followed by concerts at the Guaynabo Performing Arts Center and at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. Manuel released his next album titled Es Mi Tiempo in 1998 which included the hits Como Duele, Margarita, and a cover of Alejandro Sanz' song Corazón Partío. The album took him on a tour through Spain where the album was certified gold. His next album, Lleno de Vida, preceded a second presentation at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. This concert was recorded and later released on CD.
After a change of labels and a move to the United States, Manuel released the album Serenata in 2003, which included covers of traditional romantic songs. The album sold over 100,000 and Manuel followed it with yet another presentation at the Coliseum in 2004. For this album, he was also nominated for a Latin Grammy.
In 2007, he released another album, Tengo Tanto, which included fusions of merengue with other Caribbean rhythms like vallenato. Manuel was one of several artists selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, the event included several renowned artists from Puerto Rico and other Latin American locations
Se Que Me Engañaste un Día
Manny Manuel Lyrics
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Tú que me conoces crees convencerme así
Quiero que te enteres pronto que seguir jugando
Es algo que nunca más conseguirás de mí
Sé que me engañaste un día con aquel amigo
Sé por los demás que andabas siempre por ahí
Tú que me dejaste, tú que me engañaste, tú que me humillaste
Me marcho lejos, la distancia es mi destino
Y sólamente mi destino puede hablar
Me marcho lejos y quizás en mi camino
Otras manos, otro amor podré encontrar
Me marcho lejos poque sé que soy cobarde
Que tengo miedo y es la única razón
Si he de perderte no me importa y tú lo sabes
Dejo todo, vete sola con tu amor
Piensas que será muy fácil si te vas llorando
Tú que me conoces crees convencerme así
Quiero que te enteres pronto que seguir jugando
Es algo que nunca más conseguirás de mí
Era mi mejor amigo y eso tú lo sabías
Poco te importaba entonces reírte de mí
Besos en la noche, risas en la calle, llanto en la mañana
Yo no se cómo te atreves volver hasta mí
Me marcho lejos, la distancia es mi destino
Y sólamente mi destino puede hablar
Me marcho lejos y quizás en mi camino
Otras manos, otro amor podré encontrar
Me marcho lejos poque sé que soy cobarde
Que tengo miedo y es la única razón
Si he de perderte no me importa y tú lo sabes
Dejo todo, vete sola con tu amor...
Yeh...
Lero, lero, lero, le... Lore...
Me voy, me voy
Me marcho lejos
Me marcho lejos, la distancia es mi destino
Y sólamente mi destino puede hablar
Me marcho lejos y quizás en mi camino
Otras manos, otro amor podré encontrar
Me marcho lejos poque sé que soy cobarde
Que tengo miedo y es la única razón
Si he de perderte no me importa y tú lo sabes
Dejo todo, vete sola, sola con tu amor
Pégate de mi mambo
Ay, ay, ay
The lyrics of Manny Manuel's song Se Que Me Engañaste un Día tell the story of a person who has been cheated on by their partner with a close friend, and who has decided to end the relationship and move on. The song begins with the singer expressing their disbelief that their partner thinks they can convince them to stay by crying and begging, despite having betrayed them. The singer makes it clear that they will no longer tolerate being played for a fool and used.
The chorus then describes the singer's decision to leave and start a new life elsewhere, where they may find new love in other arms. The verses that follow describe the details of the infidelity, and the hurt and humiliation that the singer experienced as a result. The song ends with a final declaration of the singer's decision to leave, and a call for their former partner to leave them alone and move on with their own life.
Overall, the song expresses the pain and betrayal of being cheated on, but also the strength and courage it takes to move on and find a new path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Piensas que será muy fácil si te vas llorando
You think it will be easy to convince me by crying and leaving, but you know me better than that.
Tú que me conoces crees convencerme así
You who know me think you can convince me that way.
Quiero que te enteres pronto que seguir jugando
I want you to know that playing me is something you will never achieve again.
Es algo que nunca más conseguirás de mí
You will never be able to play me again.
Sé que me engañaste un día con aquel amigo
I know you cheated on me with that friend of yours.
Sé por los demás que andabas siempre por ahí
I know from others that you were always walking around with him.
Tú que me dejaste, tú que me engañaste, tú que me humillaste
You who left me, cheated on me, humiliated me.
Quieres que te diga vuelve sólo porque sí
You want me to tell you to come back just like that.
Me marcho lejos, la distancia es mi destino
I'm going far away, distance is my fate.
Y sólamente mi destino puede hablar
Only my fate can speak.
Me marcho lejos y quizás en mi camino
I'm leaving far away and maybe on my path,
Otras manos, otro amor podré encontrar
I can find other hands, another love.
Me marcho lejos poque sé que soy cobarde
I'm leaving far away because I know I'm a coward.
Que tengo miedo y es la única razón
I'm afraid and that's the only reason.
Si he de perderte no me importa y tú lo sabes
If I have to lose you, I don't care and you know it.
Dejo todo, vete sola con tu amor
I leave everything behind, go alone with your love.
Era mi mejor amigo y eso tú lo sabías
He was my best friend and you knew that.
Poco te importaba entonces reírte de mí
You didn't care about laughing at me then.
Besos en la noche, risas en la calle, llanto en la mañana
Kisses at night, laughter in the streets, tears in the morning.
Yo no se cómo te atreves volver hasta mí
I don't know how you dare to come back to me.
Pégate de mi mambo
Stick to my mambo.
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay.
Writer(s): Daniel Candon De La Campa
Contributed by Savannah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@heleinriverorivero7161
Maravillosa canción, aunque todas son preciosas. Eres único Manuel.
@deissyjuliethmateus9785
Wow!! Manny de lo mejor del merengue 😉
@lydiarivera1241
GRACIAS, CARLOS CASTANE, ME GUSTA MANNY MANUEL , SU VOZ ES MARAVILLOSA, Y SUS CANCIONES TODAS SON BELLAS. TE MANDO UN ABRAZO DESDE QUEENS N,Y, SUERTE Y GRACIAS.
@nancyarosemena1765
DIOS TE BENDIGA MANY.CANTAS HERMOSO.SIGUE ADELANTE.
@melanebaco6868
Weepaaa gracias Manuel por tu música, energía, estas brutal, el mejor intérprete, todo lo que realices lo haces espectacular, me encanta todo de ti, tu coquetería, humildad, eres genuino, de veras gracias por existir y haberte conocido, Dios te bendiga, aquí desde nuestra Isla Puerto Rico, besos y espero verte pronto de nuevo. Un beso.
@AlberdyGarciamusic
Que viva el Merengue 🙌🇩🇴
@santoslucena5590
Que viva el merengue.Que Dios le de mucha salud a Manny para que siga cantando.D.L.B.
@indiobaez3314
Nadie Jamas Ni Numca Va Interpretar Esta Cancion De Esta Manera, El Mismo Danny Daniel Se Le Tiene K Arrodillar Al Super Manny En Esta, Dios Bendiga Tu Talento Unos De Mis Merengueros Favoritos Top#5 De Todos Los Tiempos Para Mi
@rociomorales3040
Me marcho lejos porque se que soy cobarde, que tengo miedo y es la única razón! Una de mis favoritas en este disco, si Manny, Es mi Tiempo es una de tus mejores producciones y me trae bonitos recuerdos en el Maunaloa cuando viniste a Santo Domingo para el lanzamiento el 4 de mayo de 1998, jamás olvidè esa fecha !! 🤗🤗🤗
@deliabarrera9020
Maravilloso ser humano y un cantante único.