Jorge Drexler (n. Montevideo; September 21, 1964), is a critically acclaime… Read Full Bio ↴Jorge Drexler (n. Montevideo; September 21, 1964), is a critically acclaimed Uruguayan singer/songwriter who resides in Spain, began his recording career in the early 90's but didn't experience mainstream breakthrough success until his seventh album, Eco (2004), and its Oscar-winning song ''Al Otro Lado Del Río''.

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).

Me Haces Bien
Jorge Drexler Lyrics

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Para contarte, canto
Quiero que sepas cuánto
Me haces bien
Me haces bien
Me haces bien

Te quiero de mil modos
Te quiero sobre todo

Me haces bien
Me haces bien
Me haces bien

Basta ver el reflejo de tus ojos en los míos
Como se lleva el frío
Para entender
Que el corazón no miente
Que afortunadamente
Me haces bien
Me haces bien
Me haces bien

Para contarte, canto
Quiero que sepas cuánto
Me haces bien
Me haces bien
Me haces bien

Basta ver el reflejo de tus ojos en los míos
Como se lleva el frío
Me haces bien
Me haces bien
Me haces bien

Me haces bien
Me haces bien
Me haces bien

Me haces bien
Me haces bien

Overall Meaning

In Jorge Drexler's song Me Haces Bien, he is expressing his love and admiration for the person he is singing to. He wants to convey to them that they make him feel good in so many different ways. The repetition of "Me haces bien" (you make me feel good) throughout the song is symbolic of the depth of his emotions for this person.

Drexler describes his feelings using imagery of looking into this person's eyes and feeling warmth in his heart. He suggests that something as simple as seeing the reflection of his own eyes in theirs can instantly make him feel warm and comfortable. He acknowledges that the heart does not lie, and he is grateful that this person is in his life because they make him feel good.

Line by Line Meaning

Para contarte, canto
I sing to you to share my feelings.

Quiero que sepas cuánto
I want you to know how much.

Me haces bien
You make me feel good.

Te quiero de mil modos
I love you in a thousand ways.

Te quiero sobre todo
I love you above all.

Me haces bien
You make me feel good.

Basta ver el reflejo de tus ojos en los míos
Just looking into your eyes reflected in mine.

Como se lleva el frío
Just like coldness fades away.

Para entender
To understand.

Que el corazón no miente
That the heart never lies.

Que afortunadamente
Fortunately.