Pacheco created an image for Willie that was one of a bad boy, gangsterish, thug. The image caught on and was embraced by the public. In 1967 Hector and Willie recorded their first album for Fania, El Malo. Willie's band was young; mostly teenagers. They had a new sound and Hector in addition to being a great talent, was very charismatic. Audiences loved him. Hector was comical in his repartee with the audience and within his improvisations.
Colon gave Hector the option of keeping the musicians together. With a commitment from Jose Mangual Jr., a percussionist with the band, to keep the orchestra in tact, Hector launched his solo career. Willie Colon who dearly loved Hector despite his shortcomings would produce Hector's first album as a solo artist and many others. Their friendship and love never wavered.
Hector was introduced to drugs at a party. According to his own account there was a bowl of drugs on the table and he indulged along with others at the party. He became enamoured with the drugs (heroine) and was soon addicted. His drug abuse began seeping into his professional career. Hector began demonstrating irresponsible behavior. He would arrive to performances late. His adoring fans were happy so long as he arrived. They adored him and forgave him always. At his worst, he might not show at all. At other times, he might insult his band members or the audience.
Todo tiene su final
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe Lyrics
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Nada dura para siempre
Tenemos que recordar
Que no existe eternidad
Como el lindo clavel
Sólo quiso florecer
Y enseñarnos su belleza
Todo tiene su final
Nada dura para siempre
Tenemos que recordar
Que no existe eternidad
Como el campeón mundial
Dio su vida por llegar
Y perder lo más querido
En las masas otro más
Todo tiene su final ,(todo tiene su final)
Si no me quieres dímelo ahora, (todo tiene su final)
A mi velorio no venga a llorar no no, (todo tiene su final)
Hay mamita rica, (todo tiene su final)
Yo sabia que un día tenia que acabar, (todo tiene su final)
Punto final todo se acabo, (todo tiene su final)
Y va a llegar un demonio a todo y te va a limpiar (todo tiene su final)
Por que todo tiene su final (todo tiene su final)
Echa pa lante mamá
Yo perdí lo mas querido
Cuando perdí a mi mama, (todo tiene su final)
Pero seguí pa' lante y pa' lante, (todo tiene su final)
Has como yo nunca eche pa' tras, (todo tiene su final)
Ni pa' coger impulso que va, (todo tiene su final)
Cuidao' que de espalda te pueden atacar, (todo tiene su final)
Echa pa delante cobarde (todo tiene su final)
Anda y ve búscate el pan (todo tiene su final)
Oigo una vos que me dice, (todo tiene su final)
Cuidao' tierra va a temblar, tierra va a temblar
The song "Todo Tiene Su Final" by Willie Colón reflects on the inevitability of endings, emphasizing the transience of all things. The song is a warning to the audience that nothing lasts forever, and that they must learn to appreciate the beauty of things before they disappear. Through the use of metaphors, such as the blooming and wilting of a flower, Colón illustrates how all things, whether physical or emotional, have an end.
In the first verse, Colón talks about a beautiful flower that bloomed and withered away, demonstrating that everything has a beginning and an end. He then mentions a world champion who gave his life to achieve something, which shows that even the most successful people are not immune to endings. The chorus drives home the central message of the song that everything has a finality, and people must acknowledge that.
Moreover, the verse featuring Colón's personal story adds an emotional weight to the song. He shares the experience of losing his mother, which was the most challenging moment of his life. This verse is an acknowledgment of the personal struggles, pain, and loss that people encounter throughout life. By sharing his own story, Colón comforts and inspires his listeners to persevere and move forward to find their own sense of meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Todo tiene su final
Everything comes to an end
Nada dura para siempre
Nothing lasts forever
Tenemos que recordar
We have to remember
Que no existe eternidad
That eternity doesn't exist
Como el lindo clavel
Like the beautiful carnation
Sólo quiso florecer
It just wanted to bloom
Y enseñarnos su belleza
And show us its beauty
Y marchito perecer
And wither away
Como el campeón mundial
Like the world champion
Dio su vida por llegar
Gave his life to get there
Y perder lo más querido
And lose what he loved the most
En las masas otro más
In the masses, just another one
Si no me quieres dímelo ahora, (todo tiene su final)
If you don't love me, tell me now
A mi velorio no venga a llorar no no, (todo tiene su final)
Don't come to my wake to cry
Hay mamita rica, (todo tiene su final)
Oh, sweet mommy
Yo sabia que un día tenia que acabar, (todo tiene su final)
I knew one day it had to end
Punto final todo se acabo, (todo tiene su final)
Period, everything's over
Y va a llegar un demonio a todo y te va a limpiar (todo tiene su final)
And a demon will come for everything and wipe you out
Yo perdí lo mas querido
I lost what I loved the most
Cuando perdí a mi mama, (todo tiene su final)
When I lost my mom
Pero seguí pa' lante y pa' lante, (todo tiene su final)
But I kept going forward
Has como yo nunca eche pa' tras, (todo tiene su final)
Do like me, never look back
Ni pa' coger impulso que va, (todo tiene su final)
Not even to gain momentum
Cuidao' que de espalda te pueden atacar, (todo tiene su final)
Be careful, they can attack you from behind
Echa pa delante cobarde (todo tiene su final)
Move forward, coward
Anda y ve búscate el pan (todo tiene su final)
Go and find your bread
Oigo una voz que me dice, (todo tiene su final)
I hear a voice telling me
Cuidao' tierra va a temblar, tierra va a temblar
Be careful, the earth will shake
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Willie Colon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Big_OD23
Todo tiene su final, nada dura para siempre,
Tenemos que recordar que no existe eternidad,
Como el lindo clavel solo quiso florecer, y
Enseñarnos su belleza y marchito perecer,
Todo tiene su final nada dura para siempre
Tenemos que recordar que no existe eternidad.
Como el campeón mundial dio su vida por llegar y
Perder lo mas querido en la masa otro mas,
E alalelelelele todo tiene su final
(Todo tiene su final)
Si no me quieres dímelo ahora
(Todo tiene su final)
A mi velorio no venga a llorar no no
(Todo tiene su final)
Hay mamita rica
(Todo tiene su final)
Yo sabia que un día tenia que acabar
(Todo tiene su final)
Punto final todo se acabo
(Todo tiene su final)
Y va a llegar un demonio automico
Y te va a limpiarecha
(Todo tiene su final)
Te lo juro ke todo tiene su final
(Todo tiene su final)
Echa pa lante mama.
Yo perdí lo mas querido cuando perdí a mi mama,
(Todo tiene su final)
Pero seguí pa lante y pa lante
(Todo tiene su final)
Has como yo nunca eche pa tras
(Todo tiene su final)
Ni pa coger impulso que va
(Todo tiene su final)
Cuidao que de espalda te pueden atacar
(Todo tiene su final)
Echa palante cobarde
(Todo tiene su final)
Anda rebuscate el pan
(Todo tiene su final)
Oigo una vos que me dice
(Todo tiene su final)
Cuidao tierra va a temblar, tierra va a temblar.
@Jonnortega
NO HÉCTOR, no todo tiene su final. Tu música NO tiene final y SÍ dura para siempre.
@sangyunerio3930
Charlie Chaplin
@joaoquispe9181
Asi es
@mariaelenabautista8276
Hermosas palabras muy certero y conmovedor
@dahor3six858
te equivocas todo tiene su final amigo
@JoseAlejandroZambra
Bravo.!!!!!
@86110972867
Mi ex me dijo todo tiene su final..... yo dije; bueno relax que pronto llegara el día de mi suerte, y ahora la veo triste y vacia!
@MrFaffysk8
Olvídala hermano, Vamo' a reir un poco.
@carloshenriquez3344
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@jesusparedes4394
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