Two months after the passing of his mother, Alejandro Santoya, widely known as El Yonki, has chosen to honor her memory with a heartfelt song that encapsulates the deep longing he feels in her absence.
"Today marks two months, but you remain beautiful and I feel you by my side. I'm drawing strength from the pain to give the best version of myself. You are my everything, the air I breathe. You've left me with a very difficult task, but in your name, I have to face them all and honor your crown. All your neighbors, friends, and the neighborhood miss you; nothing will ever be the same without you. Saint forever. I love you, Mom," the reggaeton artist wrote on his Instagram, sharing the song along with a photo of his mother.
The song begins with the last messages they exchanged before her death. As El Yonki was on his way to Cuba to see her, he called her his treasure, his princess, and expressed his deep love for her. His mother assured him that she was eager to hug him.
"How hard it is to accept that you're not by my side / My world feels empty / At night I feel very cold, I don't have your warmth," reads a part of the song's lyrics.
In the comments on his post, his partner and many of his followers sent him messages of strength, adding that his mother will always be proud of him.
El Yonki's mother passed away last May after months of battling a severe illness.
El Yonki's Tribute to His Late Mother
Here are some frequently asked questions about El Yonki's recent tribute to his late mother.
What inspired El Yonki's new song?
The song was inspired by the passing of El Yonki's mother, and it reflects his deep longing and the emotional pain he feels in her absence.
What are some key lyrics from the song?
Key lyrics from the song include, "How hard it is to accept that you're not by my side / My world feels empty / At night I feel very cold, I don't have your warmth."
How did El Yonki's fans react to the song?
El Yonki's fans and his partner sent him messages of strength and support, expressing that his mother will always be proud of him.