Later he went to Guayaquil where participating in the radio program "The Supreme Court of Art" began his career that led him to become a popular singer in the 50s.
In 1951, he traveled to Colombia with Plutarch Uquillas Pepe Jaramillo and integrating the "Trío Emperor." When the trio broke up, he settled permanently in Colombia where he developed into the most important stage of his career. His popularity transcended borders not only from Ecuador and Colombia, reaching Mexico where he recorded several albums and broke sales records with the bolero "Tears of Love." Then came other hits like Playita Mía, Tu Duda and mine, Our Pledge, fate, Five Centavitos, Licor Bendito and many more that would be interpreted by Julio Jaramillo.
In the seventies, in Colombia, would record several items next to Julio Jaramillo
Olimpo Cardenas remained active in singing popular until the July 28, 1991 death caught him in the town of Tulua, in Colombia, while serving in a public square.
Mi Ultima Ilusion
Olimpo Cárdenas Lyrics
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Como antes cuando tu querer fue mio,
Que hacer si tu no quieres ya ni verme,
Sabiendo que tu ausencia es mi martirio
Si es prueba de cariño que yo muera, tambien es que tu amor sera mi muerte,
De ti mi corazon ya nada espera,
Me diste desengaño y mala suerte
Me diste desengaño y mala suerte.
Porque aquel amor que fuera hace años,
El sueño de tu vida y de la mia,
Hoy vuelve en un recuerdo que hace daño
A mi alma que arrancar quiere esta herida,
Si nunca me quisiste tu has mentido,
Jugando con mi loca fantasia
Amor que una vez miente amor fingido,
Es pena que nos roba una alegria, es pena que nos roba una alegria.
Por lastima que vuelvas ya no quiero,
Bastante tus desprecios me han herido,
Por mas que tu cariño fue el primero,
Cansado estoy de lo que ya he sufrido,
Los años van pasando y van dejando,
Quimera desengaño y sinsabores
Respeta mi dolor que esta quemando,
La ultima ilusion de mis amores,
La ultima ilusion de mis amores
The lyrics of Olimpo Cardenas's song "Mi Ultima Ilusion" express the pain and heartbreak of a person who feels abandoned and unloved. The first stanza begins by questioning what to do if the person they love no longer wants them, reminiscing about a time when their love belonged solely to them. The singer realizes that the absence of their loved one is tormenting them and believes that if they die, it will be a proof of their affection. They have given up hope of receiving anything from their heart, as they have been deceived and cursed with bad luck.
In the second stanza, the lyrics explore the memories of a past love that now only bring pain. The singer's soul desires to heal from the wound caused by these memories. They accuse their loved one of never truly caring for them, playing with their emotions and imagination. The realization that a love that once felt real was actually a lie only adds to the sorrow, as it steals away their happiness.
The third stanza reveals a sense of resignation. The singer no longer wants their loved one to return out of pity, as the mistreatment they have endured is too much to bear. Despite being their first love and holding a special place in their heart, they are tired of the suffering they have experienced. The passing years have brought disappointment, shattered illusions, and bitter experiences. They beg for their pain to be respected, for it is burning inside them, consuming their last sliver of hope for love.
The final stanza conveys a sense of finality. The singer declares that they no longer desire their loved one's return, as the years have left them with nothing but illusions, disappointment, and bitterness. This final illusion is the last thread connecting them to a hopeful belief in love. With these lyrics, Olimpo Cardenas captures the deep emotional struggle of a person whose heart has been wounded, yet yearns for healing and closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Que hacer si tu no vuelves a quererme
What to do if you no longer wish to love me
Como antes cuando tu querer fue mio
Like before when your love was mine
Que hacer si tu no quieres ya ni verme
What to do if you don't even want to see me anymore
Sabiendo que tu ausencia es mi martirio
Knowing that your absence is my torment
Si es prueba de cariño que yo muera, tambien es que tu amor sera mi muerte
If it's a proof of love for me to die, then it's also your love that will be my death
De ti mi corazon ya nada espera
My heart no longer expects anything from you
Me diste desengaño y mala suerte
You gave me disappointment and bad luck
Porque aquel amor que fuera hace años
Because that love that was years ago
El sueño de tu vida y de la mia
The dream of your life and mine
Hoy vuelve en un recuerdo que hace daño
Today it returns as a painful memory
A mi alma que arrancar quiere esta herida
To my soul that wants to heal this wound
Si nunca me quisiste tu has mentido
If you never loved me, you have lied
Jugando con mi loca fantasia
Playing with my crazy fantasy
Amor que una vez miente amor fingido
Love that once lies, false love
Es pena que nos roba una alegria
It's sorrow that steals our joy
Por lastima que vuelvas ya no quiero
I don't want you to come back out of pity
Bastante tus desprecios me han herido
Your disdain has hurt me enough
Por mas que tu cariño fue el primero
Even though your love was the first
Cansado estoy de lo que ya he sufrido
I am tired of what I have already suffered
Los años van pasando y van dejando
The years go by and leave behind
Quimera desengaño y sinsabores
Illusion, disappointment, and hardships
Respeta mi dolor que esta quemando
Respect my pain that is burning
La ultima ilusion de mis amores
The last illusion of my loves
La ultima ilusion de mis amores
The last illusion of my loves
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VALDEMAR SALDANA GARCIA
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