He comes from a Jewish family that fled persecution in Germany. He studied to become an otolaryngologyst (i.e., ear, throat, and nose doctor) like his parents but ultimately chose to pursue his passion for music.
Drexler made his full-length album debut with La Luz Que Sabe Robar (1992), followed by Radar (1994). In hopes of furthering his career, he went to Spain in 1995 upon the invitation of legendary singer/songwriter Joaquín Sabina , who showed him around the Madrid music scene and helped him secure an international recording contract. So impressed with Madrid that he chose to make his permanent residency there, Drexler got together with a band of Spanish musicians to re-record material from his first two albums along with new material and release it internationally as Vaivén (1996), the first of four albums on Virgin España. The highlights of Vaivén along with those of its three follow-ups, Llueve (1998), Frontera (1999), and Sea (2001), were later compiled on the best-of compilation La Edad Del Cielo (2004).
Upon his switch to the Dro Atlántic label, Drexler's career reached new heights of success with the critically acclaimed Eco (2004). Most notably, the album includes the Oscar-winning song ''Al Otro Lado Del Río'', which was prominently featured during the closing credits of the Walter Salles film The Motorcycle Diaries (2004).
Eco proved so successful, in fact, that it was re-released with bonus material as Eco² (2005). Subsequent albums include 12 Segundos de Oscuridad (2006), the double-disc live album Cara B (2008), and Amar la Trama (2010).
Cara B
Jorge Drexler Lyrics
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Si cuando vuelves a casa
Me ves sombrío
Dándole vueltas al vals
Del desconsuelo
Ten compasión de esta falta de luz
Hoy soy una moneda que tiene dos lados de cruz
Y si me notas lejos
Estando a tu lado
Como una réplica mala
De lo que yo era
Tómate en broma mi salto mortal
Hoy soy sólo una copia y tu tienes el original
No le hagas caso
A tanto misterio
Vos ya sabés la verdad
Que no hay nada peor para esta seriedad
Que tomársela en serio
Deja que hable
Tu cercanía
Vos conocés la razón
Y no hay nada peor para este corazón
Que una casa vacía
Deja pasar
Esta falta de fé
Este disco rayado que hoy
Tiene sólo
Cara B
In Jorge Drexler's song, "Cara B," he sings about feeling lost and disconnected, but hopeful for the comfort of being close to the one he loves. He begins by asking for empathy, confessing that he feels overwhelmed with sadness and uncertainty. He compares himself to a coin that could land either way, suggesting that he is suffering from inner turmoil and is unable to find a clear path forward. Nonetheless, he is aware of his directionlessness and is desperately trying to find clarity.
Later in the song, he tries to reassure his loved one that he is aware of his present state, and he is attempting to rise above it by hoping for resolution. He feels like a shell of his former self, a bad imitation of who he used to be, but he wants to make it through with her support. He advises himself and his lover not to take everything too seriously, as this won't help matters, and he needs her presence in his life to make his heart whole.
Ultimately, he asks for her understanding and patience while he deals with his negative emotions. He feels like he is stuck in a groove, going in circles until he finds his way out. In the chorus, he sings about the presence of a certain feeling ("Cara B") that evokes the unknown, and how it is hard to shake. Yet, the song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that he knows he is in good hands, and together they will get through any darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Si cuando vuelves a casa
Me ves sombrío
Dándole vueltas al vals
Del desconsuelo
Ten compasión de esta falta de luz
Hoy soy una moneda que tiene dos lados de cruz
If when you come home
You see me gloomy
Going around in circles
Of discouragement
Have compassion for this lack of light
Today, I am a coin that has two sides of a coin.
Y si me notas lejos
Estando a tu lado
Como una réplica mala
De lo que yo era
Tómate en broma mi salto mortal
Hoy soy sólo una copia y tu tienes el original
And if you notice me distant
While being by your side
Like a bad replica
Of what I was
Take my mortal leap as a joke
Today, I am just a copy and you have the original.
No le hagas caso
A tanto misterio
Vos ya sabés la verdad
Que no hay nada peor para esta seriedad
Que tomársela en serio
Don't pay attention
To so much mystery
You already know the truth
That there is nothing worse for this seriousness
Than taking it seriously.
Deja que hable
Tu cercanía
Vos conocés la razón
Y no hay nada peor para este corazón
Que una casa vacía
Let your closeness speak
You know the reason
And there is nothing worse for this heart
Than an empty house.
Deja pasar
Esta falta de fé
Este disco rayado que hoy
Tiene sólo
Cara B
Let this lack of faith pass
This scratched record that today
Has only
Side B.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JORGE ABNER DREXLER, JORGE ABNER DREXLER PRADA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fer Min
De verdad no comprendo porque en el 2023 esta canción está tan underated. Hay una enseñanza tan grande en esta pieza. Cuando no estamos de ánimo y por alguna razón estamos vibrando bajo. No importa si estas en una relación sentimental con alguien o de amistad. Así es que nos sentimos.
Y Drexler es el mejor haciendo tal explicación. QUE GRANDE.
Julio Camarillo
"Si cuando vuelves a casa
me ves sombrío,
dándole vueltas al vals
del desconsuelo,
ten compasión de esta falta de luz,
hoy soy una moneda que tiene dos lados de cruz.
Y si me notas lejos
estando a tu lado,
como una réplica mala
de lo que yo era,
tómate en broma mi salto mortal,
hoy soy sólo una copia y tu tienes el original.
No le hagas caso
a tanto misterio,
vos ya sabés la verdad ;
que no hay nada peor para esta seriedad
que tomársela en serio.
Deja que hable
tu cercanía,
vos conocés la razón,
y no hay nada peor para este corazón
que una casa vacía.
Deja pasar
esta falta de fé,
este disco rayado que hoy
tiene sólo
cara B."
Vicky Tessio VO
Originalmente publicada en el CD LLueve, de 1998... Genial y encantador Drexler, como siempre :)
Alejandra Rapalo
Genial
Alejandra Rapalo
astro!!!
MEKTE
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CLAU SA
2020