El Día De Mi Suerte Lyrics in English Héctor Lavoe , Willie Colón

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Intro

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

Lit: The day of my luck

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Verse 1

When a child my mom died

When (I was a) child my mom died

Alone with the old man left me

He told me you'll never stay alone

Because he didn't expect an illness

At ten years old dad died

Or: At the age of ten, dad died

He went with mum to the beyond

Or: He went with Mom to the afterlife

And people were saying when they saw me cry

Don't cry baby because your luck will change

And when will it be?

Chorus 1

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Verse 2

Waiting for my luck I remained

But my life took another course

Surviving in a reality

From which I couldn't even escape

To eat one has to look for money

Even if it's against this society

To jail writes to you my friendship

Don't worry because your luck will change

Hey you'll see

Chorus 2

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Verse 3

Now I find myself here in my loneliness

Thinking what my life will be

I have no place to return

Or: I don't have a place to return to

And I don't want to occupy anyone either

If fate betrays me again

I swear that I can't fail

I'm tired of waiting so long

And I'm sure that my luck will change

And when will it be?

Chorus 3

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Verse 4

I suffered the part of my life already

Without an inferiority complex

That's why I don't tire of waiting

Since one day God will help me

And the day that happens, you listen

All the world I'll help

Or: I'll help everyone

Because sooner or later you'll see

How my lucky day will come

And now you'll see

Now yes!

Catch me I'm going without a jockey

Chorus 4

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Verse 5

Many times I start to contemplate

That I've never done anyone harm

Why should life treat me like this?

If what I seek is happiness

I try to please humanity

But my happiness here has been terrible

I don't lose the hope to fight

And I'm sure that my luck will change

But when will it be?

Chorus 5

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Soon it will arrive

My lucky day

I know that before my death

Surely my luck will change

Verse 6

Waiting the life I have to pass

This martyrdom I won't be able to endure

And I ask until when it will last

Or: And I ask how long will it last

Maybe yes I'll be able to endure it

If fate betrays me again

I swear that I can't fail

I'm tired of waiting so long

And I'm sure that my luck will change

But when will it be?

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Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon

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SONG MEANING

El Día De Mi Suerte (The Day My Luck Will Come) is a riveting salsa anthem where Puerto Rican icon Héctor Lavoe, backed by the fiery trombones of Willie Colón, turns personal tragedy into an uplifting promise. From the very first chorus he repeats a simple but powerful mantra – “Pronto llegará el día de mi suerte” – telling us that no matter how bleak life looks, a better day is on the horizon. Lavoe walks us through his toughest memories: losing both parents when he was still a child, scraping by in the streets, even facing jail time. Yet the contagious rhythm never lets the mood collapse; it mirrors the singer’s own spirit, refusing to surrender to despair.

Beneath the swinging percussion and brassy riffs, the song delivers a universal message of resilience, faith, and solidarity. Lavoe vows that once fortune finally smiles on him, he will share that blessing with everyone around him. Listeners dance, sweat, and shout the chorus because it feels like their own story – a celebration of hope despite hardship. Whether you are practicing Spanish, exploring salsa, or just need an energy boost, this classic reminds you that perseverance backed by a good beat can turn any struggle into a promise of brighter days ahead.

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