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).

No Te Creas
Jorge Drexler Lyrics

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Salgo a la Rambla de Malvin
A respirar de tus amores
Y en la terraza sobre el mar
Igual sigo tu sonrisa
En las aguas de colores

Bajo penando y sin hablar
A darme un golpe de horizonte

Con el pampero en el costado
Me calzo el auricular
Y que Lennon me dé el norte

(No te creas que vine hasta aquí por consuelo
No te creas que vine hasta aquí por vos)

Bajo a la Rambla de Malvin
A sus rodeos femeninos
Y en su regazo sobre el mar

Yo descubro lo que puedo
Y el resto me lo imagino

Overall Meaning

In Jorge Drexler's song "No Te Creas", the lyrics depict a person who is looking for some solace and comfort in their challenging romantic relationships. The singer first goes to the Rambla de Malvin, a popular spot in Montevideo, Uruguay, to breathe and get away from their lovesickness. Despite being on a terrace by the sea, the singer still sees their lover's smile in the colorful waters. The second verse describes the singer's internal conflict and attempts to find their path through music. They take steps to distance themselves from their heartache and immerse themselves in nature's beauty, seeking guidance from nature and music.

The chorus "No te creas que vine hasta aquí por consuelo, no te creas que vine hasta aquí por vos" translates to "Don't think I came here for comfort, don't think I came here for you." It implies the singer's determination and resolve to move on and not rely on their lover for healing.

The third verse shows the singer observing the people on the Rambla and imagining their lives, finding solace in anonymity. This verse also highlights the singer's acceptance of not knowing everything, leaving room for imagination.

Overall, the song portrays the journey to acceptance and moving on from heartbreak, while finding comfort and inspiration in nature and music.

Line by Line Meaning

Salgo a la Rambla de Malvin
I go out to the Malvin Boardwalk

A respirar de tus amores
To breathe away from your love

Y en la terraza sobre el mar
And on the terrace by the sea

Igual sigo tu sonrisa
Still following your smile

En las aguas de colores
In the colorful waters

Bajo penando y sin hablar
Quietly and melancholy I descend

A darme un golpe de horizonte
To get a hit of horizon

Con el pampero en el costado
With the Pampero in my side

Me calzo el auricular
I put on the earphones

Y que Lennon me dé el norte
And let Lennon give me direction