Paquito Guzman who was born (Frank Guzman Geigel) was born in Santurce P.R.… Read Full Bio ↴Paquito Guzman who was born (Frank Guzman Geigel) was born in Santurce P.R. on November 20,1939. He grew up in Catano, PR where at an early age he showed an interest for (boleros) slow trio songs. He was invited to sing in two television stations. At age 20 he moved to Bronx, NY where he worked for a record shop and recording studio. There he recorded his first songs which were not very successful. In 1960 he met Joe Quijano who recorded him in a salsa charanga mix with Bobby Valentine. Once with this orquestra Paquito became a famous singer who sang from salsa to bolero to guaracha. Paquito is one of my all time favorites with his inspiring voice.

Directo Al Corazon
Paquito Guzman Lyrics

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Acaba de una vez con esta historia,
a puntame directo al corazon.
Dispara friamente a quema ropa,
te juro que me haces un favor.

Despues de ti no existe nada nuevo,
si todo cuanto tuve te lo di.
Queriendo con tu amor tocar el cielo,

resulta que el infierno me gane.

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Y solo por que tu,
me cambiaste por unas monedas
Y solo por que tu,
no supiste soportar mi pobreza
Y solo por que tu,
te vendiste por unas monedas
Y solo por que tu,
no supiste soportar mi pobreza
(uuuoo)

Pensandolo mejor, porque morirme
realmente cuanto puedes merecer
si tu te mueves solo por dinero
quizas mañana vuelvas otra vez

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Overall Meaning

The song "Directo Al Corazon" by Paquito Guzman is a story of heartbreak, disappointment, and betrayal. The singer is imploring his lover to end their relationship once and for all, to shoot him straight through the heart so that he can put an end to the suffering caused by her actions. He acknowledges that there is nothing left after her, as he had given her all he had, but in return, she left him for someone else, someone richer.

The verses are filled with emotion as the singer expresses his hurt and the pain that he feels due to his lover's betrayal. He calls out his lover's coldness and willingness to sell herself to the highest bidder, even though he gave her everything he had. The chorus is the most poignant part of the song, as the repetition of "Y solo por que tu" underscores the depth of hurt his lover caused him by leaving him for someone else.

The song is a passionate expression of heartbreak and the dark side of love that is too often ignored. It is a warning to those who may be tempted to choose money over true love, as they will be left with nothing in the end. Paquito Guzman's powerful vocals and the emotionally charged lyrics make "Directo Al Corazon" a timeless classic that resonates with audiences even today.

Line by Line Meaning

Acaba de una vez con esta historia,
Put an end to this story once and for all,

a puntame directo al corazon.
Aim straight for my heart.

Dispara friamente a quema ropa,
Shoot coldly at point-blank range,

te juro que me haces un favor.
I swear you're doing me a favor.

Despues de ti no existe nada nuevo,
After you, there is nothing new,

si todo cuanto tuve te lo di.
If I gave you everything I had.

Queriendo con tu amor tocar el cielo,
Wanting to touch the sky with your love,

resulta que el infierno me gane.
Turns out I ended up in hell.

Y solo por que tu,
And just because of you,

me cambiaste por unas monedas
You exchanged me for a few coins

no supiste soportar mi pobreza
You couldn't bear my poverty