Roberto Roena (born January 16, 1940 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) was a latin … Read Full Bio ↴Roberto Roena (born January 16, 1940 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) was a latin and jazz percussionist as well as being a dancer and baseball player.

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.

Traicion
Roberto Roena Lyrics

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Yo te tuve en un altar
Como un Dios yo te adoré.
Te quería tanto, tanto...
Te tenia tanta fe...

Nunca pude imaginar,
Que llegará la traición.
La traición que ha desangrado,

Y me ha roto el corazón.

Tú mataste mi cariño,
Con una cruel traición
Para ti yo fuí un juguete,
Sin valor, ni corazón.

Pero el día llegará,
En que pagues tu traición,
Y con lágrimas de sangre,
Llorarás igual que yo

Llorarás igual que yo
Oye me destrosastes el corazón

Algun día pagarás por tu traición
Llorarás igual que yo

Fuiste mala, mala mujer
Llorarás igual que yo

Yo te tuve un altar, como un Dios yo te adoré
Llorarás igual que yo

Por que eres mala, mala, mala
Llorarás igual que yo

Por que eres mala, mala, mala
Llorarás igual que yo

Llorarás igual que yo

Malita, malita, malita, malita, malita nama
Llorarás igual que yo

Oyé, ya no te quiero, ya no te adoro
Llorarás igual que yo

Por eso, por eso, no te perdono
Llorarás igual que yo

Yo sé que vas a llorar igual que yo
Llorarás igual que yo

Algun día pagarás por tu traición
Llorarás igual que yo

Me destrozastes el corazón
Llorarás igual que yo

Fuiste mala, mala mujer
Llorarás igual que yo

Por eso contigo no quiero a volver
Llorarás igual que yo

Te lo juro, no te vuelvo a querer

Vete, vete, mala mujer
Llorarás igual que yo

Yo se que vas a llorar igual que yo
Llorarás igual que yo

Algun día pagarás por tu traición
Llorarás igual que yo

Eres mala y bandolera
Llorarás igual que yo

Por eso te dijo: "ramera"
Llorarás igual que yo

María La Nieve la picarona

Dice que tiene miedo ¡ caramba!, De dormir sola... aay
aay aay aayyy

Overall Meaning

The song "Traicion" by Roberto Roena explores the pain and heartbreak felt by someone who trusted and loved deeply, only to be betrayed by their partner. The singer describes how they had placed their partner on a pedestal and worshipped them like a god, believing in them and loving them unconditionally. However, they never imagined that betrayal would come, and the betrayal has left them broken-hearted and bleeding. The partner's betrayal has killed their relationship and made them feel worthless and disposable. However, the singer promises that their partner will eventually pay for their actions and will cry tears of blood just like they have.

The lyrics of "Traicion" are emotional and powerful, painting a vivid picture of the pain and anguish caused by betrayal. The song has a strong emotional impact and resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of being betrayed by someone they loved and trusted. It also touches on the theme of karma, suggesting that eventually, everyone will face the consequences of their choices and actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo te tuve en un altar
I held you in high regard, like a God, and adored you.

Como un Dios yo te adoré.
I worshiped you like a deity.

Te quería tanto, tanto...
I loved you so much, so much...

Te tenia tanta fe...
I had so much faith in you...

Nunca pude imaginar,
I could never imagine

Que llegará la traición.
That the betrayal would come.

La traición que ha desangrado,
The betrayal that has bled

Y me ha roto el corazón.
And broken my heart.

Tú mataste mi cariño,
You killed my love,

Con una cruel traición
With a cruel betrayal.

Para ti yo fuí un juguete,
To you, I was a toy,