Miguel Aceves Mejía, or "the King of the falsetto" as he was popularly known, was born in Ciudad Juárez in the state of Chihuahua. He became a popular Mexican film star during its golden age and was widely regarded for his interpretations of various Mexican musical folkloric genres, particularly the ranchera.
Originally part of a traveling theater company, Aceves Mejía began recording for the first time in 1938 with the trio Los Porteños. At the beginning of his career he interpreted mainly boleros, tangos, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. During his career he recorded more than 1000 songs on 90 discs and starred in over 60 films.
Among his greatest hits are La Barca de Guaymas, El Pastor, La del Rebozo Blanco, Se Me Hizo Fácil, Yo Tenía un Chorro de Voz, Vaya con Dios, La Malagueña Salerosa, El Jinete, El Crucifijo de Piedra and Cuatro Caminos. He was noted for composing such songs as El Pescado Nadador and O, Gran Dios, even though his forté was primarily as a singer in his own right.
In 1945 he began dedicating himself solely to singing and, following the deaths of Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete, ventured into the world of cinema.
In 1959 he appeared in Amor se dice cantando.
He died just a few days short of his 91st birthday on November 6, 2006 in Mexico City. As is tradition in Mexico, his body lay in state in the Palacio de las Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) in Mexico City. This honour is reserved for only the greatest Mexican singers, writers, composers, sculptors and painters.
La Que Sea
Miguel Aceves Mejía Lyrics
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No siento penas, ni siento amor,
Soy el fantasma de mi pasado,
Soy de las almas que olvida Dios.
Tuve un cariño que fué mi vida,
Fué mi locura, mi adoración,
Pero más grande fué mi tormento,
Hoy la que venga, muy bien venida,
Y si quiere irse nomás se va,
Que, hay, vengan otras, otras y otras,
Que hoy la que sea pa'mi es igual.
Yo no soy d'esos que al verse solos,
Quieren matarse o vengar su amor,
Por el contrário, yo la bendigo,
Por ese amor que una vez me dió.
Si un dia con otro yo la encontrara,
Y me llorara pidiendo amor,
La perdonaba que al fin seria,
Lo que en mi vida las otras son.
Hoy la que venga, muy bien venida,
Y si quiere irse nomás se va,
Que, hay, vengan otras, otras y otras,
Que hoy la que sea pa'mi es igual.
The song "La Que Sea" by Miguel Aceves Mejía tells the story of a man who travels aimlessly, feeling neither sadness nor love. He sees himself as a forgotten soul, a ghost of his past. He once had a great love, which was his life, his madness, his adoration. But his torment was even greater when that love cruelly abandoned him. Despite this pain, he does not hold onto bitterness. Instead, he embraces the idea that whoever may come into his life is welcome, and if they want to leave, they are free to go. For him, whoever comes next is just as good as the last.
This song is about acceptance and moving on. It shows that no matter how much we may suffer or love, life goes on, and we must let go of our past pain and welcome new experiences. The singer has learned to be grateful for the love he once received, even though it did not end well. He does not hold grudges, and he does not seek revenge. Instead, he simply moves forward and welcomes whoever may come next, understanding that they may leave just as quickly as they came.
Line by Line Meaning
Voy por el mundo sin rumbo fijo,
I wander the world aimlessly,
No siento penas, ni siento amor,
I feel no pain, nor do I feel love,
Soy el fantasma de mi pasado,
I am a ghost of my past,
Soy de las almas que olvida Dios.
I am one of the souls that God forgets.
Tuve un cariño que fué mi vida,
I had a sweetheart who was my life,
Fué mi locura, mi adoración,
She was my madness, my adoration,
Pero más grande fué mi tormento,
But my torment was greater,
Cuando cruelmente me abandonó.
When she cruelly left me.
Hoy la que venga, muy bien venida,
Today whoever comes, they are welcome,
Y si quiere irse nomás se va,
And if they want to leave, then they can go,
Que, hay, vengan otras, otras y otras,
Because there will be others, and others, and others,
Que hoy la que sea pa'mi es igual.
And today, whoever it may be, it's all the same to me.
Yo no soy d'esos que al verse solos,
I'm not one of those who, when alone,
Quieren matarse o vengar su amor,
Want to kill themselves or take revenge on their love,
Por el contrário, yo la bendigo,
On the contrary, I bless her,
Por ese amor que una vez me dió.
For the love that she once gave me.
Si un dia con otro yo la encontrara,
If one day I met her again,
Y me llorara pidiendo amor,
And she cried, asking for my love,
La perdonaba que al fin seria,
I would forgive her because in the end,
Lo que en mi vida las otras son.
She would be just like the others in my life.
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danielhurtado3884
Me sorprende que con 20 años sea fascinado con estas melodias
@alfredoortegaa4067
Eres grande entre los grandes Miguel Aceves Mejía y esta canción LA QUE SEA es una de mis preferidas y la canto continuamente con mi guitarra. Y pienso cantarla con mi Dueto Ilusion. Esa la cante cuando estaba muy triste pero jamás me tiré al vicio.
@francisraluy3958
Completamente de acuerdo! Grande entre los grandes!!
Lamentablemente, mucha gente se fija sobre todo en su falsete y no tanto en su sentimiento y calidad interpretativa única. En mi opinión, Miguel hubiera sido el mas grande aún sin falsete.
@rosalinaamador3690
Mi madre siempre cantaba sus canciones, murió en diciembre 22 y cuando las escucho se me parte el alma
@mariaizabel5363
Miguel meu eterno e inesquecivel cantor, como você não nasceu outro!
Eu tive a felicidade de estar com você e com
D.Rita , 6 meses antes de você partir mas todos os dias continuo
Ouvindo tuas canções!
Que Deus te abençoe Miguel e quero muito encontrar você quando Deus também me levar!
@marielamontoya6119
Hermosa E Inolvidable Canción de Miguel Aceves Mejía. Ahí Plasma Su Sentimiento, E Inspiración.¡¡¡ORALE MIGUEL ACEVES MEJÍA......ASÍ SE
CANTA!!! Para la ETERNIDADDD.
@orfafajardobonilla78
Cuatro caminos
@sebastianfierro2922
Mi abuelo, padre, quien me crío, justo acaba de fallecer y esta era una de sus canciones favoritas y de su artista favorito, Miguel, si estás allí en el cielo junto con él, espero que puedan conocerse, vuela alto mi viejo ❤
@victorandresmartinezleon8484
Fíjense pues, resolviendo un crucigrama, encontré esta linda canción y a mi hija le encantó.
Soy admirador del rey del falsete y no podía ignorar esta romántica melodía.
@miguelangelcontrerasaliase3611
Que Dios te tenga en los reinos de los cielos por habernos dejado este legado y está música que nos llena de alegría en nuestras vidas y nuestros corazones . seguro estoy que en el cielo sigue cantando con esa entrega y devoción que siempre llegan al alma.Fuiste un triunfador de la música mexicana 🙏🙏🇻🇪