Chenoa was born in Mar de Plata (Argentina) on June 25, 1975, although her family moved to Spain when she was 8. Her parents were both musicians and they used to work in hotels as singers in live music shows, so Chenoa has lived and breathed music since birth.
At the age of 16, Chenoa began to sing professionally taking part in her parent's show. Her mother fell ill and Chenoa had to stand in for her.
She graduated as a teacher in nursery school, and started performing in the Casino de Mallorca shows when she was 20. There, Chenoa acquired a good stage presence before entering the first edition of the Spanish TV show Operación Triunfo in 2001.
Her first album was “Chenoa”, released in April 2002 in Spain. The first single was Atrévete, a song whose English version is also included in the album as Mystify, but the greatest hit of this CD was Cuando tu vas, danced all over Spain in the summer of '02. “Chenoa” sold over 500,000 copies in Spain after 61 weeks in Top 100 chart, and she was nominated for the Spanish music industry awards Premios Amigo as best female new artist, and best female artist. Year 2002 finished with a Spanish tour that included more than 70 dates.
In April 2003 Chenoa took part in Eurobest, an European song contest in which she performed "It's raining men”. Her great stage presence led her to victory.
The unplugged album “Mis canciones favoritas” was Chenoa’s second CD. It was recorded in Barcelona in April 2003, and included some of her favorite songs, such as: Man in the mirror, Respect, Chain of fools or Love of my life. This CD+DVD was released on a limited edition of 100,000 copies for fans.
“Soy Mujer” was the chosen title for her second studio album, recorded in Miami and Madrid in 2003. Pop, rock, and latin, arab and anglosaxon sounds are mixed in this CD, which reached number one in the Spanish album chart, and sold more than 230,000 copies after 47 weeks in the Top 100. "En tu cruz me clavaste", "Soy lo que me das", "Siete Pétalos", "Dame and Soy Mujer were the singles released. Chenoa was nominated again for the Premios Amigo award as best female artist and completed an 80-date tour in Spain. In 2004 she was nominated for the Tu Música award as best new artist, in Puerto Rico.
In May and June 2004 she started “Soy Mujer” promotional tour around Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Argentina. In December she visited Panama, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic.
In April 2005 the Spanish Radio and Television Associations Federation awarded her the Micrófono de Oro 2005. Venezuela has also awarded Chenoa in 2005 with the Mara de Oro 2005 to the best new international artist of the year.
November was the month chosen for the release of Chenoa's third studio album "Nada es igual". In this pop-rock CD we find a new direction in Chenoa’s music, as it has been produced by Dado Parisini (Laura Pausini, Nek, Tears for Fears), and recorded in Milan. “Nada es igual" it's not only a sample of her musical evolution, but also of her new personal challenge. Rutinas is the first single.
Chenoa has still been going strong in the Spanish Charts, although most other reality TV show stars die out soon after. In 2004, her song Dame topped the Spanish charts for three weeks. In 2005, her song Rutinas (Routines) from her new album released in Nov 2005 reached number 4 on its first week, which is a great achievement.
Albums
2002 Chenoa - #1 SP
2003 Mis Canciones Favoritas (Unplugged Album) - #10 SP
2003 Soy Mujer - #1 SP
2005 Nada Es Igual - #3 SP
Singles
2002 "Atrévete (Mystify)" - #1 SP
2002 "Cuando Tu Vas" - #1 SP
2002 "Yo Te Daré"
2003 "El Centro De Mi Amor" - #1 SP
2003 "Desnuda Frente A Tí" - #5 SP
2003 "En Tu Cruz Me Clavaste" - #1 SP
2004 "Soy Lo Que Me Das" - #2 SP
2004 "Siete Pétalos" - #2 SP
2004 "Dame" - #1 SP
2004 "Soy Mujer"
2005 "Rutinas" - #1 SP
2006 "Tengo Para Ti" — #5 SP
2006 "Donde Estés..." — release October
Borderline
Chenoa Lyrics
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All this time, all this time you've been standing right there
Like a match you strike me up
Like a drug can't get enough
We're on the borderline I feel sparks fly
We're standing on the borderline there is no turning back this time
I've been up, I've down and you've always been there
When I'm looking left, looking right, looking at the wrong guys
You're like a match you strike me up
You're like a drug can't get enough, yeah
We're on the borderline I feel sparks fly
We're standing on the borderline there is no turning back this time
We're on the borderline I see the danger in your eyes
Standing on the borderline there is no turning back this time
We're standing on the border, border
We're standing on the borderline
We're standing on the border, border
Who's gonna cross it first tonight
We're on the borderline I feel sparks fly
We're standing on the borderline there is no turning back this time
We're on the borderline I see the danger in your eyes
Standing on the borderline there is no turning back this time
We're standing on the borderline
The lyrics of Chenoa's song "Borderline" depict the complexity of a romantic relationship that has been long-standing. The song begins with the realization that the person the singer has been searching for has been right in front of her all along. The metaphor of a match being struck up and a drug that can't be get enough of are used to describe the intensity of the attraction between the two people. The chorus of the song speaks of their relationship being on the borderline, and they are standing on the edge not being able to turn back. The danger in their eyes is perceived yet they are not shying away from it.
The second verse of the song describes how the singer has been up and down, looking at the wrong guys, but the person who has always been there is the one who ignites her like a match, who she can't get enough of. The use of the phrase "you're like a match you strike me up, you're like a drug can't get enough" conveys the intense craving for the other person. The chorus is repeated in the end, emphasizing the transient nature of their relationship, but the question of who's going to cross the border first is left unanswered.
Line by Line Meaning
All this time, all this time you've been right in front of me
You have been in my life for a long time, and I have failed to notice you until now.
Like a match you strike me up
You ignite passion and excitement in me.
Like a drug can't get enough
I am addicted to your presence and can never get enough of you.
We're on the borderline I feel sparks fly
We are on the brink of starting a romantic relationship and I can feel the chemistry between us.
We're standing on the borderline there is no turning back this time
We have come too far to back down now and we must move forward with our feelings.
I've been up, I've down and you've always been there
Through the highs and lows of my life, you have been a constant and reliable presence for me.
When I'm looking left, looking right, looking at the wrong guys
I have been pursuing the wrong people in my quest for love and have overlooked the person who has been there for me all along.
We're standing on the border, border
We are at the edge of crossing a significant threshold in our relationship.
Who's gonna cross it first tonight
One of us must make the first move to take our relationship to the next level.
I see the danger in your eyes
I am aware that taking things further with you may present risks and complications.
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William ramirez urcia
comence con "todo ira bien" y media hora despues...
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Que triste que esta gran artista y persona tenga tan pocas visitas y comentarios
Te mereces todo lo mejor chenoa! <3
Rafael Climent
Tal cual
Gaby Sandoval
Soy chenoista de hace muchos años, pero considero que deberías promocionarte por todos los países, en centroamerica pegarías mucho si haces show case o promoción en radio
Hamza
No se porque este Clip no tiene muchas visitas, pero me gusta tu estilo y tu voz de fantasia 😍
#Chenoista #FromBelgium 💛❤♠
Rober Enguídanos
Increíble
Rafael Climent
Wonderful!
Alberto Martin
Chenoa cariño, siempre estas en mi pensamiento,te quiero ❤️💝💖 y verte feliz me hace feliz,besos cielo 💕
Giovanni Suri
Saludos desde México... ojala vengas pronto Chenoa
Jonathan Sacarias
Te amo chenoaaa