He was a founding member of Puerto Rican salsa orchestra El Gran Combo as well as latin band Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound. Roena was also a member of the Fania All-stars with whom he recorded his signature song 'coro miyare'
In 1970 Roena joined Cameroonian Saxophonist Manu Dibango, a massive step for salsa fusion music.
Ingratitud De La Vida
Roberto Roena Lyrics
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Cuando creo que encontado felicidad
Me sorprende un golpe inesperado.
Yo no comprendo por que estas han de pasar
Yo no comprendo por que estas cosas han de pasar
Si hoy me siento muy feliz y creo que lo tengo todo
Por esperiencias no me puedo descuidar
Algo me esta velando para hacerme fracasar
"Escucha esto"
Nati soba soba soba
Desengaños de la vida ami no me podran parar cada dia vengo mas fuerte buscando la felicidad
Si hoy hay felicidad mañana puede ser tristeza no me cojen de sorpresa los cambios que da la vida mamita
Desengaños de la vida a mi no me podran parar cada dia vengo mas fuerte buscando la felicidad
Lleva tu vida con calma trata de cogerla suave escucha bien mi mensage y si tu podras gosarla
Desengaños de la vida a mi no me podras parar cada dia vengo mas fuerte buscando la felicidad
A si coml estoy cantando amigos mios les digo momentos buenos tiene la vida
Pero tambien se reciven castigos
Desengaños de la vida a mi no me podran parar cada dia vengo mas fuerte buscando la felicidad
Gente gente gente...
Gente que te persigue si dinero tienes pero si no tienes no estas en naa amigos que buscan los que le combiene y mujeres que aparentan simpatizar
The song "Ingratitud De La Vida" by Roberto Roena is about the disappointments and unexpected setbacks in life. The lyrics express the confusion and frustration that arise when one thinks they have found happiness, only to discover that life can be unpredictable and disappointing. The singer questions why these things have to happen and wonders if there is something preventing him from succeeding. Despite these challenges, the singer remains determined to find happiness and overcome whatever difficulties come his way.
The song emphasizes the importance of resilience and perseverance through difficult times. The singer advises the listener to take life slowly and to listen carefully to his message so that they too can enjoy life's moments. The lyrics also touch on the theme of social relationships, highlighting the challenges of dealing with people who are only interested in material gain or who pretend to be supportive.
Overall, "Ingratitud De La Vida" is a poignant reflection on the ups and downs of life, encouraging listeners to stay optimistic and determined regardless of the challenges they might face.
Line by Line Meaning
La vida esta llena de desengaños
Life is full of disappointments
Cuando creo que encontado felicidad
When I think I have found happiness
Me sorprende un golpe inesperado.
I am surprised by an unexpected blow.
Yo no comprendo por que estas han de pasar
I don't understand why these things have to happen.
Yo no comprendo por que estas cosas han de pasar
I don't understand why these things have to happen.
Si hoy me siento muy feliz y creo que lo tengo todo
If today I feel very happy and I think I have everything
Por esperiencias no me puedo descuidar
I cannot neglect my experiences
Algo me esta velando para hacerme fracasar
Something is watching over me to make me fail
Algo me esta por sorprender con el desengaños
Something is about to surprise me with disappointments
"Escucha esto"
"Listen to this"
Nati soba soba soba
Nati rubs, rubs, rubs
Desengaños de la vida ami no me podran parar cada dia vengo mas fuerte buscando la felicidad
Life's disappointments won't stop me, every day I come back stronger looking for happiness
Si hoy hay felicidad mañana puede ser tristeza no me cojen de sorpresa los cambios que da la vida mamita
If today there is happiness, tomorrow there might be sadness, I am not surprised by the changes that life brings, my dear
Lleva tu vida con calma trata de cogerla suave escucha bien mi mensage y si tu podras gosarla
Take life calmly, try to take it easy, listen to my message well and you will be able to enjoy it
Desengaños de la vida a mi no me podras parar cada dia vengo mas fuerte buscando la felicidad
Life's disappointments won't stop me, every day I come back stronger looking for happiness
A si como estoy cantando amigos mios les digo momentos buenos tiene la vida
As I'm singing, my friends, I tell you, life has good moments
Pero tambien se reciven castigos
But punishment is also received
Gente que te persigue si dinero tienes pero si no tienes no estas en naa amigos que buscan los que le combiene y mujeres que aparentan simpatizar
People who pursue you if you have money, but if you don't have it, you're nothing, friends who seek what benefits them and women who pretend to sympathize.
Gente gente gente...
People, people, people...
Writer(s): Israel Cantor
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.