🎼 Recordar es vivir | Track 2 | "Los caminos de la vida" – Los Diablitos 🎶 de Omar Geles

Cuando escucho “Los Caminos de la Vida”, siento que detrás de cada acorde hay una historia verdadera. Esta canción fue compuesta por Omar Geles, un hombre que supo poner en música lo que vivió con su madre: los sacrificios, las luchas diarias y la verdad dura de crecer, sabiendo que la vida no siempre es como uno la imagina. La letra tiene ese sabor de lo cotidiano, de lo que todos pasamos en algún momento, y por eso se siente tan cercana.

La primera voz que le dio vida a esta obra fue la de Jesús Manuel Estrada, nacido en Planeta Rica, Córdoba – Colombia. Él fue quien la interpretó por primera vez con Los Diablitos, y lo hizo con una sensibilidad que todavía hoy estremece. Su manera de cantar le puso sentimiento puro a esas palabras, y aunque nos dejó en el año 2003, quedó inmortalizado en esta canción que traspasó fronteras.

Por supuesto, también hay que recordar que Los Diablitos nacieron en Valledupar, Colombia, de la mano de Omar Geles y Miguel Morales, quienes decidieron darle al vallenato un estilo más romántico y profundo. Con esa fusión lograron conquistar no solo a Colombia, sino a toda Latinoamérica, y canciones como esta se convirtieron en parte de la memoria colectiva.

Y lo más doloroso, pero también lleno de simbolismo, es que el propio Omar Geles falleció en 2024. Se fue físicamente, pero dejó sembrado un legado inmenso. Cuando suena “Los Caminos de la Vida”, pareciera que Omar sigue entre nosotros, recordándonos que aunque el destino no siempre sea como lo soñamos, siempre hay una razón para seguir adelante.

Cuando escucho “Los Caminos de la Vida”, siento que la letra me habla directo, como si hubiera sido escrita pensando en mi infancia. Yo no tuve la niñez más alegre; fue más bien dura, llena de carencias. En casa éramos cinco hermanos y mis padres, aunque se partían el alma, estaban agotados de la situación que nos tocaba vivir. A los 12 años ya tuve que salir a la calle a rebuscármela, buscando cualquier cosa que me permitiera llevar un poquito de comida a casa.

Eran tiempos difíciles. Las calles estaban llenas de tentaciones y peligros. Más de una vez me ofrecieron drogas, tanto para consumir como para vender y distribuir. Pero aun siendo un chamo, tuve claros mis pensamientos: lo mío no era ese camino, lo mío era el deporte y el estudio. Yo repetía dentro de mí que algún día iba a sacar a mi mamá y a mi papá adelante, que ese esfuerzo tendría sentido.

No era fácil. Había mucho malandraje alrededor, y Venezuela ya empezaba a sentirse golpeada por la delincuencia. Recuerdo que, en esos años, en el país vecino, Colombia mandaba el Cartel de Medellín, con Pablo Escobar a la cabeza, y muchas de esas movidas también llegaban a Venezuela. Uno no estaba exento de ver y de sentir el peso de todo aquello.

Gracias a Dios, supe elegir entre los caminos de la vida. No fue sencillo, pero aprendí que, aunque el destino a veces te ponga frente a la peor cara de la realidad, uno siempre puede decidir por dónde caminar. Y hoy, cuando canto esta canción a todo pulmón, en cualquiera de sus versiones, porque hay muchas, siento que es mi historia hecha música. Una de las que más me fascina es la de Vicentico, ese gran cantautor argentino que le puso su sello particular. Cada vez que la escucho, me veo a mí mismo de niño, luchando, soñando y resistiendo, con la certeza de que la vida, aunque dura, también recompensa a quienes no se rinden.

Así son “Los Caminos de la Vida”: duros, impredecibles, a veces llenos de pruebas… pero también cargados de aprendizajes, amor y gratitud. Esta canción me recuerda que, aunque el destino no siempre sea como lo imaginamos de niños, cada paso nos moldea y nos enseña a valorar lo verdaderamente importante: la familia, la fortaleza y la fe en el mañana. 🌅

Quiero desearles a todos los integrantes de la comunidad de #HiveArgentina un feliz viernes lleno de música, alegría y reflexión. 🎶 Que esta canción los acompañe y les regale un momento especial, como lo hace conmigo cada vez que la escucho.

Los invito a darle play, dejarse llevar por sus notas y, sobre todo, a compartir en la caja de comentarios sus pensamientos y recuerdos. 💬 Porque este espacio es más lindo cuando lo construimos entre todos.

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When I listen to “The Paths of Life”, I feel that behind every chord there is a true story. This song was composed by Omar Geles, a man who knew how to put into music what he experienced with his mother: the sacrifices, the daily struggles, and the harsh truth of growing up, knowing that life is not always as one imagines it to be. The lyrics have that everyday flavor, of what we all go through at some point, and that's why it feels so close to home.

The first voice that brought this work to life was that of Jesús Manuel Estrada, born in Planeta Rica, Córdoba, Colombia. He was the one who performed it for the first time with Los Diablitos, and he did so with a sensitivity that still moves us today. His singing style brought pure emotion to those words, and although he left us in 2003, he was immortalized in this song that crossed borders.

Of course, we must also remember that Los Diablitos were born in Valledupar, Colombia, thanks to Omar Geles and Miguel Morales, who decided to give vallenato a more romantic and profound style. With this fusion, they managed to conquer not only Colombia but all of Latin America, and songs like this one became part of the collective memory.

And the most painful, but also symbolic, thing is that Omar Geles himself passed away in 2024. He left us physically, but he left behind an immense legacy. When “The Paths of Life” plays, it seems as if Omar is still with us, reminding us that even though destiny is not always what we dream of, there is always a reason to keep going.

When I listen to “The Paths of Life”, I feel like the lyrics speak directly to me, as if they had been written with my childhood in mind. I didn't have the happiest childhood; it was rather hard, full of deprivation. There were five siblings in my family, and my parents, although they worked tirelessly, were exhausted by the situation we were living in. At the age of 12, I had to go out on the streets to fend for myself, looking for anything that would allow me to bring a little food home.

Those were difficult times. The streets were full of temptations and dangers. More than once I was offered drugs, both to use and to sell and distribute. But even as a kid, I was clear in my mind: that wasn't the path for me. My path was sports and studying. I repeated to myself that one day I would get my mom and dad out of that situation, that all that effort would be worth it.

When I listen to “The Paths of Life”, I feel like the lyrics speak directly to me, as if they had been written with my childhood in mind. I didn't have the happiest childhood; it was rather hard, full of deprivation. There were five siblings in my family, and my parents, although they worked tirelessly, were exhausted by the situation we were living in. At the age of 12, I had to go out on the streets to fend for myself, looking for anything that would allow me to bring a little food home.

Those were difficult times. The streets were full of temptations and dangers. More than once I was offered drugs, both to use and to sell and distribute. But even as a kid, I was clear in my mind: that wasn't the path for me. My path was sports and studying. I repeated to myself that one day I would get my mom and dad out of that situation, that all that effort would be worth it.

It wasn't easy. There was a lot of crime around, and Venezuela was already beginning to feel the effects of delinquency. I remember that, in those years, in the neighboring country, Colombia was ruled by the Medellín Cartel, headed by Pablo Escobar, and many of those activities also reached Venezuela. One could not escape seeing and feeling the weight of it all.

Thank God I knew how to choose between the paths of life. It wasn't easy, but I learned that even though fate sometimes confronts you with the worst side of reality, you can always decide which path to take. And today, when I sing this song at the top of my lungs, in any of its versions, because there are many, I feel that it is my story set to music. One of the versions that fascinates me the most is Vicentico's, that great Argentine singer-songwriter who put his own unique stamp on it. Every time I hear it, I see myself as a child, struggling, dreaming, and resisting, with the certainty that life, although hard, also rewards those who don't give up.

That's how “The Paths of Life” are: hard, unpredictable, sometimes full of trials... but also full of lessons, love, and gratitude. This song reminds me that, even though destiny isn't always what we imagined as children, each step shapes us and teaches us to value what's truly important: family, strength, and faith in tomorrow. 🌅

I want to wish all the members of the #HiveArgentina community a happy Friday filled with music, joy, and reflection. 🎶 May this song accompany you and give you a special moment, as it does for me every time I listen to it.

I invite you to press play, let yourself be carried away by its notes, and, above all, share your thoughts and memories in the comments box. 💬 Because this space is more beautiful when we build it together.

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