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
The Best
Chenoa Lyrics
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If I need you
My heart's on fire
You come to me
Come to me wild and wired
you come to me
Give me everything I need
Give me a lifetime of promises
Speak the language of love
like you know what it means
You can't be wrong
Take my heart and make it strong
You're simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than anyone
Anyone I ever met
I'm stuck on your heart
I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart
Baby, I would rather be dead
In your heart
I see the stars
Every night and everyday
In your eyes
I get lost
I get washed away
Just as long as I'm here in your arms
I could be in no other place
You're simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than anyone
Anyone I ever met
I'm stuck on your heart
I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart
Baby, I would rather be dead
Each time you leave me I start losing control
You're walking away with my heart and my soul
I could feel you even when I'm alone
Oh baby, never go
Simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than anyone
Anyone I ever met
I'm stuck on your heart
I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart
Baby, I would rather be dead
Oh, you're the best
Chenoa's song "The Best" is a powerful love ballad that speaks of the deep connection and devotion between two people. The lyrics speak of a lover who is always there when needed, who offers everything the other person needs, including a lifetime of promises and a world of dreams. The imagery is strong, with references to stars and being washed away by the other person's eyes. The chorus repeats the sentiment that this person is simply the best, better than anyone else the singer has ever met, and that they are so important that the singer would rather be dead than apart from them.
The emotion in the song is palpable, with urgency in the lyrics and a strong vocal performance from Chenoa. The song is a testament to the power of love and the way it can consume us completely. The repeated chorus drives home the message that this person is the best, and that they are worth everything to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll call you
I will contact you
If I need you
If I require your aid
My heart's on fire
My heart is passionate and burning
You come to me
You arrive at my location
Come to me wild and wired
Arrive at me explosively and energetically
you come to me
You arrive at my location
Give me everything I need
Provide all my necessities
Give me a lifetime of promises
Promise for a lifetime of fidelity
and a world of dreams
And a wealth of aspirations
Speak the language of love
Use the dialect of love
like you know what it means
As if you comprehend it completely
You can't be wrong
You cannot make a mistake
Take my heart and make it strong
Strengthen my heart
You're simply the best
You are unequivocally the finest
Better than all the rest
Superior to all others
Better than anyone
Finer than any individual
Anyone I ever met
Everyone I've encountered
I'm stuck on your heart
I'm captivated by your heart
I hang on every word you say
I pay attention intently to your every word
Tear us apart
Separate us
Baby, I would rather be dead
I'd rather be deceased than lose you
In your heart
Within your heart
I see the stars
I see the celestial bodies
Every night and everyday
Daily and nightly
In your eyes
Within your gaze
I get lost
I become bewildered
I get washed away
I'm swept away
Just as long as I'm here in your arms
As long as I'm in your embrace
I could be in no other place
There's no other place I'd prefer to be
Each time you leave me I start losing control
Every time you depart, my emotional regulation diminishes
You're walking away with my heart and my soul
You walk away with my heart and essence
I could feel you even when I'm alone
I can sense you even without your proximity
Oh baby, never go
Please never depart
Oh, you're the best
Oh, you're truly the best
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Álvaro Scandolara
OT tenía una artista invitada todos las galas y no se daba cuenta.
Carlos Flores
Simplemente lo mejor es y lo será
Daniel Corrales
Simplemente fue fascinante.
Siempre ha sido una delicia y un gusto escucharla.
Libra1965100
Eres artista Chenoa, naciste con ese don. Siempre has sabido pisar fuerte un escenario, con decisión, fuerza y mucho trabajo detrás.
Excelente tu interpretación!! 👏👏👏
Louelia Madero
Ella es The Best ❣️😍❤️🎶... Llegó ha OT siendo ya artista y subió a más... Espectacular que sigan subiendo los videos 👌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.. PD: MUCHOS Queremos un Especial Musical en TVE de CHENOA cantando ... para cuándo? 😜😍🙌🏼🙏🏼💞
homemadehuman
Pertenece a la cadena competencia,por eso no ha vuelto a ot como otros compañeros.
cesar jimenez
Una artista elegante, poderosa en el escenario y simplemente grande.
Maria Gonzalez
Maravillosa!! Adoro esta canción y ella está esplendida!! Felicidades Chenoa
Emilio Ibarra
Chenoa es la verdadera ¡QUE MUJER!
Adela Villagra
¡¡ Gracias RTVE Música!! Es un placer verla y escucharla a una grande como CHENOA, es realmente The Best.hermoso recuerdos.💞🇦🇷👐