TJ Monterde has opened up about his desire to start a family with his wife, fellow singer KZ Tandingan, through a heartfelt new song he described as a “prayer of longing and waiting.”
Monterde performed the emotional track for the first time during the second day of his three-day concert, sharing the touching story behind it in a TikTok video posted on February 3.
From Northern Lights to a Prayer
Before his performance, Monterde revealed that the song was originally inspired by the Aurora Borealis—the stunning northern lights—which he had the chance to witness alongside Tandingan.
“I’m telling you this is special because as I was writing this song, it started off as a song about the northern lights. But then, when the song progresses, I realized it wasn’t just a song about the northern lights,” he explained.
Monterde then shared the deeper meaning behind the track, saying it evolved into a prayer for a future child.
“It was actually a prayer — a prayer of longing, a prayer of waiting that somehow in God’s time, puhon, I’m not just gonna see the northern lights but I’m gonna be able to see a little girl,” he said. “And when that time comes, we’re gonna call her Aurora.”
A Glimpse of ‘Aurora’
Monterde’s touching lyrics reflect his hopes for their future daughter:
“Aurora / I will wait for you / Know I’ll see you soon / As you dance to my tune / Aurora / I’ll give my all for you / Let your colors bloom / I’ll give you up my moon / And I can’t wait to see the wonder of your beauty / A tapestry painted in majesty / Your melody I know will forever capture me / Aurora / I will wait for you.”
A Love Story That Inspires
Monterde and Tandingan have been together since January 2015. They got engaged in December 2019 and tied the knot in August 2020 during the height of the pandemic, keeping the ceremony private for two months before announcing it publicly. The couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary with a second ceremony in 2023.
Fans were deeply moved by Monterde’s performance, with many expressing their support and well wishes for the couple as they look forward to the next chapter in their lives.