Elizalde was born in the city of Navojoa, Sonora. He then moved to Guadalajara, Jalisco and later to Guasave, Sinaloa where he, his father (also a singer), Lalo Elizalde, nicknamed "El Gallo" (The Rooster), and brothers resided for a few years. His father died in a car accident on the so called "Curva de la muerte" (Curve of Death) in the city of Villa Juárez, Sonora. He had six children with his wife Camila Valencia: Jesus, Joel, Sergio, Valentin, Francisco and Lidia. In 2007, Elizalde was nominated posthumously for the Grammy Awards.
His death is said to be related to Los Zetas, a mercenary force employed by the Gulf Cartel. Elizalde, his manager (and best friend) Mario Mendoza Grajeda, and driver Reynaldo Ballesteros were all gunned down in an ambush after a concert in the border city of Reynosa, across the border from McAllen, Texas in an apparent gangland style hit on Saturday, November 25. Tano, his cousin, was also shot several times in the arm. The 27-year-old Valentin Elizalde was killed about 20 minutes after performing.
Destino Cruel
Valentín Elizalde Lyrics
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prenda de mi alma porque te vas
mira que paso toda la vida
nomas pensando si volveras
Es el destino el que nos separa
tal vez mi suerte sera llorar
y si algun dia vuelvo a encontrarte
Destino cruel te llevaste mi amor
ya de tanto sufrir ya no siento el dolor
ya no puedo llorar ni tomando licor
Nunca me olvides prieta del alma
que yo me quedo pensando en ti
y si has llorado ya no estes triste
piensa en los besos que un dia te di
Destino cruel te llevaste mi amor
ya de tanto sufrir ya no siento el dolor
ya no puedo llorar ni tomando licor
The lyrics to Valentín Elizalde's song "Destino Cruel" are a somber reflection of a man who has lost his love and is left alone to contemplate their separation. The song presents the idea that the separation was not due to the man's own actions, but rather the cruel hand of destiny. The first few lines of the song speak of how the woman is leaving his life for good, prompting the man to reflect on his life and whether he will ever see her again. The use of the word "prenda" is particularly poignant as it is often used as a term of endearment for a loved one, emphasizing the depth of his feelings for her.
Despite acknowledging the role of destiny in their separation, the man still holds out hope that they will be reunited one day. He seems to understand that the future is unknown, and there is no guarantee that they will ever see each other again, but he still cannot forget the love they shared. The line "para jamas dejarte de amar" indicates that he will never stop loving her, and even if they are never reunited, his feelings for her will endure. The refrain of "Destino cruel te llevaste mi amor" highlights the theme of the song, the idea that fate has dealt him a cruel hand by separating him from the one he loves.
Overall, "Destino Cruel" is a bittersweet lament of love lost, tempered with the hope of future reunification. The singer is resigned to the fact that his fate is out of his control, but remains steadfast in his love for the woman who has left his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Porque te marchas bien de mi vida
Why are you leaving my life so easily?
prenda de mi alma porque te vas
My soulmate, why are you leaving me?
mira que paso toda la vida
I have spent my entire life
nomas pensando si volveras
Just thinking if you'll ever return
Es el destino el que nos separa
Fate is what separates us
tal vez mi suerte sera llorar
Perhaps my fate is to cry
y si algun dia vuelvo a encontrarte
And if one day I find you again
para jamas dejarte de amar
I will never stop loving you
Destino cruel te llevaste mi amor
Cruel fate took away my love
ya de tanto sufrir ya no siento el dolor
After so much suffering, I no longer feel the pain
ya no puedo llorar ni tomando licor
I can no longer cry even with alcohol
Nunca me olvides prieta del alma
Never forget me, my love
que yo me quedo pensando en ti
As I keep thinking of you
y si has llorado ya no estes triste
And if you have cried, don't be sad anymore
piensa en los besos que un dia te di
Think about the kisses I once gave you
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@omaravilapadilla6471
¿Por qué te marchas, bien de mi vida?
Prenda de mi alma, ¿por qué te vas?
Mira que paso toda la vida
Nomás pensando si volverás
Es el destino el que nos separa
Tal vez mi suerte será llorar
Y si algún día vuelvo a encontrarte
Para jamás dejarte de amar
Destino cruel
Te llevaste mi amor
Ya de tanto sufrir, ya no siento el dolor
Ya no puedo llorar ni tomando licor
¡Ja, ja, jai!
Ahí le va, ma, pa' que se acuerde de mi apá
Nunca me olvides, prieta del alma
Que yo me quedo pensando en ti
Y si has llorado, ya no estés triste
Piensa en los besos que un día te di
Destino cruel
Te llevaste mi amor
Ya de tanto sufrir, ya no siento el dolor
Ya no puedo llorar ni tomando licor
@raulm9504
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@ramonmalandrin4780
La verdad lo bueno se va pronto que dios te tenga en su bendito cielo
@JuanMora-zg7eo
Esa se la izo al cochiloco ..ajua ..desde costa rica ....para toda la raza ..saludes
@solcaro8245
Valentin x siempre
@rhinoleon8210
Chale, porque te mataron 🐓 💔, por siempre uno de los mejores, y leyenda del regional mexicano 🇲🇽🔥🎶
@german8417
arrivaaaa el gallo de oro puro Sinaloa y sonora tierra hermana de nosotros los sinaloenses
@jorgeochoa2588
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@indiosonorense257
ya dijo pa ke dijo saludos primo.
@alexquinteros7927
Arriba navojoa Sonora mi vale por siempre
@recoil1000
Destino cruel te llevaste mi amor ya de tanto sufrir ya no siento el dolor