Tañón is the youngest of four children born to José Tañón and Carmen Gloria Ortíz. Much of her life, her middle-class family lived in Levittown, Puerto Rico. Her childhood and teenage years were just like that of any other average child; the only difference was that Tañón wanted to be a singer.
Tañón's singing career started when she joined a group called Las Nenas de Ringo y Jossie (Ringo and Jossie's Girls) in the 1980s. A short time later a very popular group in Puerto Rico called Chantelle noticed her mezzo soprano voice and recruited her. They saw in her what they needed for their merengue style of music. When Tañón was a member of Chantelle, they scored their biggest hit, Aunque Tú no Quieras (Even If You Don't Want It), which was popular in Latin America.
In 1992, Tañón signed a contract with the WEA Latina record label to record a solo album. Her first recorded album was titled, Sola (Alone). Among the songs in the album were, Me Cambio por Ella (He Traded Me For Her), and Quiero estar Contigo (I Want To Be With You).
In 1993, she recorded her second album for WEA Latina, Mujer de Fuego (Woman of Fire). Tañón also debuted as a composer with the song, Presencié tu Amor (I Witnessed Your Love).
In 1994, Tañón earned her first double platinum record and in 1995, she earned three more platinum records with her album, Siente el Amor (Feel the Love). This album also included another of her compositions, Unicornio (Unicorn), which was written to the rhythm of Salsa and also included the unforgettable Merengue song, Es Mentiroso (He's a Liar). Tañón had gained fame and recognition throughout Latin America.
Tañón recorded a Tex-Mex CD with Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solís called Nuevos Senderos. She was now being heard internationally, and with that recording she became the first Puerto Rican musician to be certified by the RIAA to sell over half a million records. The album lead single, the ballad, Basta Ya topped the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Tracks for several weeks, and became Tañón first #1.
In 1997, Tañón debuted as an actress in the Puerto Rican version of the popular production of "Jesus Christ Superstar", produced by Rafo Muñiz. She played the part of Mary Magdalene. This version had a tropical feel to it and included some of Tañón's songs.
In 1998, Tañón married Juan González a Puerto Rican major league baseball star. In 1999, after many scandals, the marriage ended in divorce. The couple had a daughter, Gabriella Marie.
In 2000, Tañón, who was now known as the "Woman in Fire" by her fans, recorded her first concert, titled, Olga Viva...Viva Olga in the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida. This production was named by the National Foundation of Popular Culture as one the top 20 productions of the year. The record went platinum and Tañón earned her first Grammy Award.
On August 2000, Tañón sold out 12 shows in the Antonio Paoli Hall at the Luis A. Ferre Center of the Fine Arts in San Juan. Later that same month, she debuted in the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. Her performances received rave reviews in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and the Dallas Morning News.
At the end of 2000, Tañón presented her musical spectacular at the Anayansi Theater in Panama, and toured the southeastern United States with Mexican singer Alejandro Fernandez.
In 2001, Tañón recorded a CD titled, Yo Por Ti (Me for You), which won both American and Latin Grammys. The first single, Como Olvidar, topped the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Tracks. The CD became a best-seller in Puerto Rico, Latin America, and among the Hispanic population in the United States.
In 2002, Tañón toured many countries, including Venezuela, Panama and the United States. That year she became the first merengue artist to successfully score a chart topper in the Middle East when her partnership with Egyptian music singer Hakim yielded the highly successful Arabian hit, Ah Ya Albi. In 2003, Tañón toured Europe and made a total of ten recordings for WEA Latina. In 2003 she released Sobrevivir and won her fourth Grammy. She also married music producer Billy Denizard, with whom she had two sons, Indiana Noa and Ian Nahir.
As part of a international tour called, "Evolution Tour 2008", Tañón traveled to Italy where she would make a presentation at the Festival Latinoamericano on July 5, 2008.
In 2005, Olga Tañón made public that her daughter Gabriela is one of only 50 people in the world to have Sebastian syndrome, a rare disease. Her plans are to keep touring and donate some of the money that she earns to find her daughter a cure. She also released her hit album, Una Nueva Mujer, which won Best Contemporary Tropical Album at the 2006 Latin Grammys.
In support of Latin American immigrants in the U.S., in 2006 Olga recorded, Nuestro Himno in collaboration with Pitbull, Carlos Ponce, and Wyclef Jean.
El Mundo No Se Acaba por Eso
Olga Tañón Lyrics
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Si en los bolsillos no te queda un peso
Ay no te tire a llorar
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
Si la luz se te apagó
Si andan escasos los besos
Tranquilo no coja lucha
Oh oh que el mundo no se acaba por eso oh oh
Que a cualquiera se le va un amor
Que cualquiera tienes momentos malos
Que cualquiera que tuvo luz
Un día amanece apagado
Que cualquiera se resbala y cae
Todo el mundo se ve apretao
Porque en la vida hay ratos arriba
Y ratos abajo y no pasa nada
Si la suerte se acabó
Si en los bolsillos no te queda un peso
Ay no te tire a llorar
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
Si la luz se te apagó
Si andan escasos los besos
Tranquilo no coja lucha
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
Oh oh que el mundo no se acaba por eso oh oh
Que cualquiera tiene días amargos
Que cualquiera ha tropezado
Y? Quién no ha tenido un amor
Con los labios complicados?
Y quién no se perdió?
Antes de haberse encontrado
Porque en la vida hay ratos arriba
Y ratos abajo y no pasa nada
Si la suerte se acabó
Si en los bolsillos no te queda un peso
Ay no te tire a llorar (Levántate!)
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
Si la luz se apagó
Si andan escasos los besos
Tranquilo no coja lucha
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
Que ritmo!
Mago de oz y la Tañón
Arriba las manitas
Y si tú te caes
!El mundo no se acaba por eso!
Oye no le cojas miedo a eso
!Que el mundo no se acaba por eso!
Voy hacer lo que me venga en gana
Por si me muero mañana
Voy a estar gozando ay dios una semana
Por si me muero mañana
Que no me voy a dormir no quiero cama
Que no, que no, que no
Por si me muero mañana
Que no me voy a dormir no quiero cama
Por si me muero mañana
Si la suerte se acabó
Si en los bolsillos no te queda un peso
Ay no te tire a llorar
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
Si la luz se te apagó
Si andan escasos los besos
Tranquilo no coja lucha
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
Oh oh que el mundo no se acaba por eso, no
Oh oh que el mundo no se acaba
Voy hacer lo que me venga en gana
Por si me muero mañana
Voy a estar gozando ay dios una semana
Por si me muero mañana
Yo no me voy a dormir no quiero cama
Que no, que no, que no
Por si me muero mañana
Que no me voy a dormir no quiero cama
Por si me muero mañana
The lyrics of Olga Tañón's "El Mundo No Se Acaba por Eso" speak to the idea that life is full of ups and downs, but these struggles and moments of hardship don't have to define one's life. The song encourages listeners to not give up hope when things aren't going well, but to instead keep pushing forward and enjoying life. The repeated phrase "El mundo no se acaba por eso" (the world doesn't end because of that) serves as a soothing reminder that whatever difficulties one is facing, life will continue.
The lyrics acknowledge that everyone experiences bad days and difficult times, but that doesn't mean they should lose hope or give up. The song speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and the need to keep moving forward, even when things seem bleak. By focusing on the positive aspects of life and not getting bogged down by negativity, listeners are encouraged to find joy in each moment, no matter what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
Si la suerte se acabó
If luck has run out on you
Si en los bolsillos no te queda un peso
If you have no money left in your pockets
Ay no te tire a llorar
Oh, don't start crying
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
The world doesn't come to an end because of that
Si la luz se te apagó
If the light has gone out on you
Si andan escasos los besos
If kisses are scarce
Tranquilo no coja lucha
Relax, don't stress yourself out
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
The world doesn't come to an end because of that
Oh oh que el mundo no se acaba por eso oh oh
Oh oh, the world doesn't come to an end because of that, oh oh
Que a cualquiera se le va un amor
That anyone can lose love
Que cualquiera tienes momentos malos
That anyone has bad moments
Que cualquiera que tuvo luz
That anyone who had light
Un día amanece apagado
One day wakes up without light
Que cualquiera se resbala y cae
That anyone slips and falls
Todo el mundo se ve apretao
Everyone can feel tight on money
Porque en la vida hay ratos arriba
Because in life there are times of success
Y ratos abajo y no pasa nada
And times of difficulty, and it's okay
Que cualquiera tiene días amargos
That anyone has bitter days
Que cualquiera ha tropezado
That anyone has stumbled
Y? Quién no ha tenido un amor
And who hasn't had complicated love
Con los labios complicados?
With complicated emotions?
Y quién no se perdió?
And who hasn't been lost?
Antes de haberse encontrado
Before finding oneself
Porque en la vida hay ratos arriba
Because in life there are times of success
Y ratos abajo y no pasa nada
And times of difficulty, and it's okay
Ay no te tire a llorar (Levántate!)
Oh, don't start crying (Get up!)
Si la luz se apagó
If the light has gone out on you
Si andan escasos los besos
If kisses are scarce
Tranquilo no coja lucha
Relax, don't stress yourself out
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
The world doesn't come to an end because of that
Oh oh que el mundo no se acaba por eso oh oh
Oh oh, the world doesn't come to an end because of that, oh oh
Que ritmo!
What rhythm!
Mago de oz y la Tañón
Mago de Oz and Tañón
Arriba las manitas
Raise your hands up high
Y si tú te caes
And if you fall
!El mundo no se acaba por eso!
The world doesn't come to an end because of that!
Oye no le cojas miedo a eso
Hey, don't be afraid of that
!Que el mundo no se acaba por eso!
The world doesn't come to an end because of that!
Voy hacer lo que me venga en gana
I am going to do whatever I want
Por si me muero mañana
In case I die tomorrow
Voy a estar gozando ay dios una semana
I am going to enjoy myself for one week, oh my God
Por si me muero mañana
In case I die tomorrow
Que no me voy a dormir no quiero cama
That I am not going to sleep, I don't want a bed
Que no, que no, que no
No, no, no
Por si me muero mañana
In case I die tomorrow
Que no me voy a dormir no quiero cama
That I'm not going to sleep, I don't want a bed
Si la suerte se acabó
If luck has run out on you
Si en los bolsillos no te queda un peso
If you have no money left in your pockets
Ay no te tire a llorar
Oh, don't start crying
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
The world doesn't come to an end because of that
Si la luz se te apagó
If the light has gone out on you
Si andan escasos los besos
If kisses are scarce
Tranquilo no coja lucha
Relax, don't stress yourself out
Que el mundo no se acaba por eso
The world doesn't come to an end because of that
Oh oh que el mundo no se acaba por eso, no
Oh oh, the world doesn't come to an end because of that, no
Oh oh que el mundo no se acaba
Oh oh, the world doesn't come to an end
Voy hacer lo que me venga en gana
I am going to do whatever I want
Por si me muero mañana
In case I die tomorrow
Voy a estar gozando ay dios una semana
I am going to enjoy myself for one week, oh my God
Por si me muero mañana
In case I die tomorrow
Yo no me voy a dormir no quiero cama
I am not going to sleep, I don't want a bed
Que no, que no, que no
No, no, no
Por si me muero mañana
In case I die tomorrow
Que no me voy a dormir no quiero cama
That I am not going to sleep, I don't want a bed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OLGA TERESA TANON, OSMANY ERNESTO ESPINOSA MORALES
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