Sepúlveda grew up in Brooklyn & the Bronx, New York, where his father, Ramon Sepulveda sang boleros with his group "Trio Los Romanticos". As a teenager his family moved to Puerto Rico where Ray sang with local groups in Mayaguez, including Orquestra La Justicia & Orquestra La Dictadora with Frankie Ruiz. In 1977 he returned to New York where he sang and recorded with "Orquestra Sociedad 76" with Johnny Zamot and was part of that band for four years and recorded three albums. In early 1983 he worked with Adalberto Santiago. He left the music scene from 1984 thru the middle of 1988 where he joined forces once again with percussionist Johnny Zamot and formed the group "Johnny & Ray" Salsa Con Clase. The first album "Salsa Con Clase featured the hit singles "Mascarada", Margarita and a few more. The second "Johnny & Ray" production included the hit single "Bandolera". His solo career started in 1991 with the album titled "Un Poquito Mas" produced by "Sergio George" under the Sony/RMM Record Label. His Con Sabor also produced by Sergio George reached the Latin Billboard charts in 1993. In 1994 "Llegaste Tu" , produced by Julito Alvarado and recorded in Puerto Rico, 1997 "De Todo Un Poco", produced by Ricky Gonzalez[1] and he returned in 1999 with another hit single, "Eres" in a production titled "Salsabor" which by the way is his trademark. This production was produced in Puerto Rico by Luis Garcia. [2]
Llegaste Tu
Ray Sepulveda Lyrics
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Cuando mas tenecesitaba
Cuando todo estaba oscuro
No habia luz en mi exisitr
Llegaste tu
En el momento preciso
A darme amor y cariño
Hoy he vuelto revivir
La ilusion de vivir
La ilusion del amor
Gracias a ti mi amor
La esperanza a regresado
Cosas buenas han pasado
Desde que estoy junto a ti
Porque has traido a mi vida
La felicidad
La que otras no habian podido lograr
Llegaste tu
Todo cambio mi amor
Pues la vida es mas hermosa
Y la quiero compartir contigo
Porque has traido a mi vida
La felicidad
La que otras no habian podido lograr
Llegaste tu
Todo cambio mi amor
Pues la vida es mas hermosa
Y la quiero compartir contigo
The lyrics to Ray Sepulveda's song Llegaste Tú, which translate to "You arrived when I needed you the most, when everything was dark and there was no light in my existence. You arrived at the precise moment to give me love and affection, and today I have come back to life. Thanks to you, the hope of living and love has been reborn. Thanks to you, my love, hope has returned and good things have happened since I have been with you," portray the power of love and the impact it can have on someone's life. The lyrics express the idea that love has the ability to change everything and bring happiness to someone who may have previously felt lost or alone. The singer attributes their newfound happiness and hope to the love they have found with their significant other.
The song itself has a romantic and upbeat tone that is typical of salsa music, the genre Ray Sepulveda is known for. The use of repetitive phrases and a catchy melody make the song memorable and easy to dance to. The lyrics are heartfelt, and the use of repetition emphasizes the importance of the message being conveyed. The song is an ode to the power of love and a celebration of the happiness it can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Llegaste tu
You arrived
Cuando mas tenecesitaba
When I needed it the most
Cuando todo estaba oscuro
When everything was dark
No habia luz en mi existir
There was no light in my existence
Llegaste tu
You arrived
En el momento preciso
At the precise moment
A darme amor y cariño
To give me love and affection
Hoy he vuelto revivir
Today I have come back to life
Gracias ti ha vuelto a renacer
Thanks to you, I have been reborn
La ilusion de vivir
The hope of living
La ilusion del amor
The hope of love
Gracias a ti mi amor
Thanks to you, my love
La esperanza a regresado
Hope has returned
Cosas buenas han pasado
Good things have happened
Desde que estoy junto a ti
Since I am with you
Porque has traido a mi vida
Because you have brought into my life
La felicidad
Happiness
La que otras no habian podido lograr
Which others couldn't achieve
Llegaste tu
You arrived
Todo cambio mi amor
Everything changed, my love
Pues la vida es mas hermosa
As life is more beautiful
Y la quiero compartir contigo
And I want to share it with you
Writer(s): Julito Alvarado
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.