Muniz was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Since he was a small boy, he showed musical talent, specifically as a romantic singer. He joined a trio and moved to Ciudad Juarez at age thirteen. He traveled extensively around Mexico, combining his singing assignments with odd jobs (he worked at a bakery once) and even became the valet for Libertad Lamarque and Benny Moré until he settled in Mexico City and organized a trio.
Muniz's first album was a tribute to singers of other eras. It was titled "Aquellas Canciones!" ("Those (old) Songs!"), and it was released in 1946. That was the first of close to 80 albums, all of which he recorded under the BMG or RCA Internacional labels.
During the 1960s, Muniz recorded his first solo albums, which became hits all over Latin America. He eventually moved back to Guadalajara, where he still lives.
In 1965, he began an uninterrupted streak of years traveling to Puerto Rico's Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan around Christmas, to offer concerts there (at one time, Muñiz claimed he was such a regular at the hotel that could figure out his way out of any of the hotel's suites and out of the facility blindfolded). This lasted close to thirty years. Muñiz has since returned for yearly shows at the Caribe Hilton, this time around Mother's Day.
In 1967 he was playing a hotel nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, and left the facility during one of his breaks. A bomb exploded at the nightclub, demolishing the stage and killing various musicians. Muñiz escaped unharmed.
Muñiz's concerts are usually held in the more private atmosphere of hotel salons, but he has also performed at large stadiums and coliseums throughout his career.
Among the albums recorded by Muniz are "Marco Antonio Muniz con Los Trovadores del Caribe" ("Marco Antonio Muniz with The Trovadores del Caribe") which was his fourth album, "Mi Novia es Guadalajara!" ("Guadalajara is my Girlfriend!"), which was his fifth, "Salsa a la Manera de..." ("Salsa, Marco Antonio's Way...", which represented his first foray into the Salsa rhythm), 1991's "Mi Borinquen Querido" ("My Dear Borinquen", where he played homage to Puerto Rican autochthonous music), a 1993 dedication to Pedro Infante, and a 1997 album and CD which was dedicated to Jose Alfredo Jimenez.
Apart from his multiple albums and concerts, Muniz has also appeared several times on television shows across Latin America, but, especially, in his native Mexico and his beloved Puerto Rico.
His son, "Coque Muñiz" is also a very famous Mexican entertainment personality, as a show host and comedian at various Televisa television shows.
Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony (real name: Marco Antonio Muniz) was named Marco Antonio by his father after Marco Antonio Muniz. Anthony changed his name to the artistic name of Marc Anthony in order to prevent public confusion between him and the Mexican singer. In addition, New York State Senator, Jose Marco Serrano was given his middle name as a tribute to Marco Antonio Muniz. Both Marc Anthony's and Senator Serrano's parents are Puerto Rican.
Tiempo
Marco Antonio Muñiz Lyrics
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Tu no esta feliz why eso me pasa a mi tambin
Porque hemos perdido la frescura del amor,
Del respeto por los dos,
discutiendo cada instante, sin razn
Que difcil es, hablarte why tu no comprender
Conversar lo mismo, why enfadarnos otra vez
Sin decirme que al momento,
Te vas a quitar la vida si me voy
Pero antes djame decirte, que te quiero
Que tu amor es la nica cosa, que yo tengo
why me voy de tu lado, porque no quiero perderlo
Lo que tu why yo necesitamos, solo es tiempo
Tiempo, para poder curar, nuestras heridas
Tiempo, para empezar de nuevo, nuestras vidas
Tiempo, para saber si tu, me necesitas
Tiempo, para saber si me quieres o me olvidas
Que difcil es, hablarte why tu no comprender
Conversar lo mismo, why enfadarnos otra vez
Porque no me dejas, que me vaya por un tiempo
Sin decirme que al momento,
Te vas a quitar la vida si me voy
Pero antes djame decirte, que te quiero
Que tu amor es la nica cosa, que yo tengo
why me voy de tu lado, porque no quiero perderlo
Lo que tu why yo necesitamos, solo es tiempo
Tiempo, para poder curar nuestras heridas
Tiempo, para empezar de nuevo nuestras vidas
Tiempo, para saber si tu me necesitas
Tiempo, para saber si me quieres o me olvidas
The lyrics of Marco Antonio Muñiz's song Tiempo express the difficulty of sustaining a relationship when things are not going well. The song talks about how both lovers are unhappy, arguing about every little thing, and losing the freshness and respect they used to have for each other. The singer is pleading with his partner to understand and give him some time away to work on their relationship as he fears her suicidal thoughts. He reassures his partner that he loves her profoundly and does not want to lose her but that they need to take some time away from each other to heal their wounds and begin anew. The song stresses the need for time to heal the intimacy that seems to have been lost between the two lovers.
Interestingly, the song's simple, melancholic melody complements the themes of love, heartbreak, and reconciliation highlighted by the lyrics. The song also features a beautiful string arrangement that gives it a soothing and calming effect on the listener. It is a classic ballad that showcases Marco Antonio's powerful vocals and profound sentiment. The song is nearly five minutes of pure, raw emotions that resonate deeply with those who have experienced love and loss.
In summary, the song Tiempo by Marco Antonio Muñiz is about the challenges of maintaining a relationship, the need for time to heal wounds, and the importance of love and intimacy. It is a beautiful ballad that has stood the test of time and remains one of the most unforgettable love songs in Latin American music.
Line by Line Meaning
Que difcil es, cuando las cosa no van bien,
It's difficult when things aren't going well.
Tu no esta feliz why eso me pasa a mi tambin
You're not happy and I feel the same way.
Porque hemos perdido la frescura del amor,
We've lost the freshness of love.
Del respeto por los dos,
And respect for each other.
discutiendo cada instante, sin razn
Arguing all the time, for no reason.
Que difcil es, hablarte why tu no comprender
It's difficult to talk to you when you don't understand.
Conversar lo mismo, why enfadarnos otra vez
We talk about the same things and get mad all over again.
Porque no me dejas, que me vaya por un tiempo
Why don't you let me go for a while?
Sin decirme que al momento,
Without telling me that in the meantime,
Te vas a quitar la vida si me voy
You're going to take your own life if I leave.
Pero antes djame decirte, que te quiero
But before that, let me tell you that I love you.
Que tu amor es la nica cosa, que yo tengo
Your love is the only thing I have.
why me voy de tu lado, porque no quiero perderlo
And I'm leaving your side because I don't want to lose it.
Lo que tu why yo necesitamos, solo es tiempo
What you and I need is just time.
Tiempo, para poder curar, nuestras heridas
Time, to be able to heal our wounds.
Tiempo, para empezar de nuevo, nuestras vidas
Time, to start our lives over.
Tiempo, para saber si tu, me necesitas
Time, to know if you need me.
Tiempo, para saber si me quieres o me olvidas
Time, to know if you love me or forget me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEJANDRO SERGI GALANTE
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