Monchy (Ramon Rijo) and Alexandra (Alexandra Cabrera de la Cruz) are two Do… Read Full Bio ↴Monchy (Ramon Rijo) and Alexandra (Alexandra Cabrera de la Cruz) are two Dominican bachata artists. They have been singing together as a group for more than five years. They have had several major hits, including La Otra (2007), No Es Una Novela (2006), Perdidos, Hasta El Fin, Yo Sin Ti Y Tu Sin Mi, No Me Pidas (2004), Polos Opuestos (2003), Te Quiero Igual Como Ayer, Dos Locos, Cuando No Se Puedo Olvidar (2002),Hoja en Blanco (1999), Pasíon, and Llorando Penas (2001).

In September 2008, the band broke up. According to Monchy, the break up was Alexandra's decision.

The Caribbean sound of bachata blended with a touch of romanticism. It is the perfect combination to showcase the interpretive abilities of the duo known as Monchy y Alexandra. This young duo hailing from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean is at the forefront in bringing the world the music known as bachata.

History

This history making duo is made up of Ramon E. Rijo, better known as Monchy, and Alexandra Cabrera. Rijo was born September 19, 1977. From an early age he studied piano, guitar and singing. He was destined to become a success in the music industry. He first performed in a group in the Dominican Republic; this earned him a place in the recording of the Bachatazos series of releases. This success set the wheels in motion for him to find a partner for the follow-up release to come.

The feminine side of this duo belongs to Alexandra Cabrera, born October 19, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She always loved to entertain her family even as a young child, interpreting well known songs that were both classics yet sang in a popular style that displayed her talented voice and distinctive styling. She attended a university in 1998, but her studies were put on hold when the opportunity arose to audition for arranger/producer Martires De Leon and executive producer Victor Reyes, who were looking for someone to pair with Monchy. Alexandra won and began the duo that would become Monchy & Alexandra.

Today this duo has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide of the releases Hoja En blanco, Unplugged, Confesiones, and the mix album. In their short career, Monchy & Alexandra have been recognized by some of the most prestigious organizations of the music business. They have been nominated for Billboard Latin Music Awards, Premios Cassandra, Premios Lo Nuestro and a Latin Grammy. This duo, in a short time, has made its impact on the Latin music world and continues to set the standard for bachata world-wide.

In 2003, the duo received its first major awards, "Tropical Album of the Year, Duo or Group" (for Confesiones) and "Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group" (for "Te Quiero Igual Que Ayer") from the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The pair also won the Tropical Album of the Year award for Éxitos y Más (Hits and More) and the Tropical Song of the Year prize for "No Es Una Novela" (It's Not a Novela at the 2007 Premios Lo Nuestro ceremony.[1]

Monchy y Alexandra has maintained the feeling of romantic bachata with slight influences of other rhythms such as Antillean music, rock, and Arabian music, as well as authentic folkloric rhythms of their homeland, the Dominican Republic. In their own words, "Our objective is secure, to provide music with a positive message to our generation and at the same time expand Bachata to places where it is not yet known."[citation needed]

The duo recently performed with Salvadoran singer Alvaro Torres, He Venido A Pedirte Perdon, on an album contributing to Mexican singer, Juan Gabriel.

Esperando Estar Juntos
Monchy y Alexandra Lyrics

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Yo aqui estoy trabajando
Sueño con la fecha en que pueda volver
A verte de frente mi vida
Volver a sentir tus caricias.

Alexandra:
Yo estoy igual,
Esperando, empujando el tiempo para volverte a ver

Deseando que vuelvas de nuevo
Volver a esconderme en tu cuerpo

Monchy:
Ya tengo comprado mi vuelo

Alexandra:
Yo aqui tan ansiosa te espero

Monchy:
Los dos nos vamos muriendo

Monchy y Alexandra:
De ganas de volver a vernos..

Esperando estar juntos para amarnos
Y matar con un abrazo esa tristeza
Que provoca nuestra ausencia
Y esperando acabar con estas ganas
Vamos contando los dias del encuentro
De tu cuerpo y de mi cuerpo
Matar este amor... Matar este amor de lejos...

Tu Monchy..
Y yo Alexandra..

Esperando estar juntos para amarnos
Y matar con un abrazo esa tristeza
Que provoca nuestra ausencia
Y esperando acabar con estas ganas
Vamos contando los dias del encuentro
De tu cuerpo y de mi cuerpo
Matar este amor...
Matar este amor de lejos...

De lejos...

Overall Meaning

The Monchy y Alexandra's song "Esperando Estar Juntos" is a romantic ballad about two lovers who are separated but are eagerly waiting to be together again. The song begins with Monchy expressing his longing to see his partner again and dreamily imagining the moment when they will reunite. He desires to feel her loving touch once more. Alexandra replies in a similar fashion, saying she is also waiting desperately for his return and wants to be wrapped in his arms again. They both express their mutual impatience and eagerness to see each other again.

In the chorus, Monchy and Alexandra sing about their desire to be together and end the sadness caused by their separation. They want to embrace and end their longing for each other. They count the days until they can be reunited and end the distance between their bodies. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the strong desire and yearning for each other.

The song highlights the universality of the experience of separation in romantic relationships, where two people want nothing more than to be together. It showcases the painful but beautiful emotions that come with the longing for a partner who is not physically present.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo aqui estoy trabajando
I am here working

Sueño con la fecha en que pueda volver
I dream of the date when I can return

A verte de frente mi vida
To see you again face to face, my love

Volver a sentir tus caricias.
To feel your caresses again

Yo estoy igual,
I am the same,

Esperando, empujando el tiempo para volverte a ver
Waiting, pushing time to see you again

Deseando que vuelvas de nuevo
Wishing that you return once again

Volver a esconderme en tu cuerpo
To hide in your body again

Ya tengo comprado mi vuelo
I have already bought my flight

Yo aqui tan ansiosa te espero
I am here waiting for you so anxiously

Los dos nos vamos muriendo
Both of us are dying