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).
Llueve
Jorge Drexler Lyrics
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Llueve y el cielo y la tierra se mojan entre sí
Se atragantan las alcantarillas
Llueve, llueve y en todos los balcones de Madrid
Se está mojando la ropa tendida
(Si llueve la gente se pone a cubierto)
Llueve y parece que mañana va a seguir así
Lo asegura Meteorología
Llueve, llueve y en todos los rincones del país
La tierra está agradecida
(Si llueve la gente se pone a cubierto
Y el pasto se pone contento)
Llueve sobre el río
Llueve sobre el mar
Llueve y no parece
Que vaya a parar
Llueve y el cielo y la tierra se tocan entre sí
Se escucha el rugir del aguacero
Llueve, llueve y en todos los rincones del jardín
Se alborotó el hormiguero
(Si llueve la gente se pone a cubierto)
(Si llueve el pasto se pone contento)
Llueve y parece que mañana va a seguir así
Cuando ya ganaba la sequía
Llueve, llueve y en todos los rincones del país
La tierra está humedecida
(Si llueve la gente se pone a cubierto
Y el pasto se pone contento)
Llueve sobre el río
Llueve sobre el mar
Llueve y no parece
Que vaya a parar
In "Llueve" by Jorge Drexler, the lyrics describe a rainstorm that is affecting every aspect of life, from the earth to people's clothing. The opening lines state that the sky and earth are getting wet, and even the sewers are being clogged. The rain continues to pour, and people in Madrid are rushing to take in their laundry that is now getting wet. The following lines describe how the rain affects everything, from people seeking cover to the grass growing content. Meanwhile, the weather forecast mentioned in the song predicts more rain coming tomorrow.
As the song progresses, the rain becomes even more widespread, affecting rivers and oceans, and it doesn't seem to end anytime soon. The next few stanzas paint a picture of the sound of the heavy downpour and how the storm is even affecting a nearby ant colony. Throughout the song, aside from the sound of the rain, the two short choruses repeat that people seek shelter and the grass gets happy when it rains. The closing lines suggest that the rain has come at an opportune moment since the country was facing a severe drought. The line "La tierra está humedecida" implies that the land is grateful for the water being bestowed upon it.
Overall, "Llueve" is a descriptive song that captures the essence of a heavy rainfall that is welcome in a time of need. The lyrics describe the impact of the rain on the weather, the environment, and people's daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Llueve y el cielo y la tierra se mojan entre sí
It's raining and the sky and earth are getting wet as they touch each other
Se atragantan las alcantarillas
The sewers are getting clogged
Llueve, llueve y en todos los balcones de Madrid se está mojando la ropa tendida
It's raining heavily and all the clothes hung out to dry on balconies in Madrid are getting wet
(Si llueve la gente se pone a cubierto) (Si llueve el pasto se pone contento)
When it rains, people take shelter and the grass gets happy
Llueve y parece que mañana va a seguir así Lo asegura Meteorología
It's raining and looks like it will continue tomorrow as per the Meteorological department's prediction
Llueve, llueve y en todos los rincones del país la tierra está agradecida
It's pouring everywhere in the country and the Earth is grateful for the rain
Llueve sobre el río Llueve sobre el mar Llueve y no parece Que vaya a parar
It's raining over the river, over the sea, and it doesn't seem to stop
Llueve y el cielo y la tierra se tocan entre sí Se escucha el rugir del aguacero
It's raining and the sky and earth are touching each other; we can hear the roar of the heavy rain
Llueve, llueve y en todos los rincones del jardín Se alborotó el hormiguero
It's raining heavily, and the ant nest in every corner of the garden is getting disrupted
Llueve y parece que mañana va a seguir así Cuando ya ganaba la sequía
It's pouring, and it looks like it will continue tomorrow, just when the drought was taking over
Llueve, llueve y en todos los rincones del país La tierra está humedecida
It's raining everywhere in the country, and Earth is getting drenched
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JORGE ABNER DREXLER, JORGE ABNER DREXLER PRADA
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