Frankie Ruiz turns up the heat in “Perdón Señora” with a daring love confession that skips right over polite small talk and dives straight into forbidden feelings. The salsa legend from New Jersey tells the story of a man who admits—straight to the mother—that it is she, not her daughter, who keeps him awake at night. He assures her he is not crazy, nor does he mean any disrespect, but his heart will explode if he stays silent any longer.
The lyrics explore a risky attraction where age and social rules try to stand in the way, yet passion insists on being heard. By repeating “No se sienta culpable” (“Do not feel guilty”), the singer tries to remove blame from the woman and places it squarely on himself, saying love simply does what it wants. The result is a bold, dramatic confession that pairs perfectly with Ruiz’s smooth yet energetic salsa groove—making listeners feel both the danger and the thrill of stepping over the line for love.
Frankie Ruiz (born José Antonio Torresola Ruiz; March 10, 1958 – August 9, 1998) was a Puerto Rican American salsa singer celebrated as El Papá de la Salsa. Originating from Paterson, New Jersey, Ruiz rose to prominence in the 1980s as a leading voice of salsa romántica, a subgenre that blended romantic lyrics with vibrant salsa rhythms.
His solo debut Solista pero no solo launched several hits, including the classic La Cura, earning him widespread acclaim in Latin America, the United States, and Spain. Despite personal struggles with addiction, Ruiz's passionate vocals and energetic performances left an indelible mark on salsa music, influencing generations of salseros and fans alike. His legacy continues to resonate as a symbol of salsa's emotional depth and cultural richness.