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).
Raquel
Jorge Drexler Lyrics
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Toma mi mano, acércate
Este es tu sitio
Ésta es tu taza de café
No digas nada
Dices con la mirada más
De lo que crees
A la deriva
Llevas el alma en el timón
Vas por la vida
Solo escuchando al corazón
Buscas un puerto
Buscas un cielo abierto
Lejos del dolor
Oh, oh, oh, Raquel
Tanto camino
Tanto buscarte en otra piel
A tu destino
Querías mantenerte fiel
Princesa herida
El teatro de la vida
Cambia tu papel
Oh, oh, oh, Raquel
These lyrics depict a moment of intimacy between two people, with the singer inviting someone named Raquel to come closer to them. The singer reassures Raquel that this is a safe space for her as they offer her a cup of coffee. Raquel doesn't need to say much because the singer can already tell what she's thinking just by looking into her eyes. The next few lines reveal that Raquel is lost and navigating through life without any direction. She's hoping to find a haven where she can feel safe, away from her pain.
The lines "Tanto camino / Tanto buscarte en otra piel / A tu destino / Querías mantenerte fiel" signify that Raquel has gone through a lot in her life - walking down various paths, wearing different personas, but ultimately always staying true to herself. The last line "Princesa herida / El teatro de la vida / Cambia tu papel" is the most powerful, meaning "Wounded princess, in the theatre of life, change your role". This line is meant to reassure Raquel that she is not alone, and that life is not static. The singer is telling Raquel that it's okay to change in order to find what makes her happy, to find her place in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Busca mis ojos
Come closer to me and look into my eyes.
Toma mi mano, acércate
Take my hand and come closer to me.
Este es tu sitio
This is where you belong.
Ésta es tu taza de café
This cup of coffee is yours.
No digas nada
Don't say a word.
Dices con la mirada más
Your eyes speak louder than your words.
De lo que crees
You don't realize how much they reveal.
A la deriva
You feel lost and uncertain.
Llevas el alma en el timón
You are guiding your soul in this journey.
Vas por la vida
You are moving forward in life.
Solo escuchando al corazón
You are following your heart.
Buscas un puerto
You are searching for a safe haven.
Buscas un cielo abierto
You want to find an open sky.
Lejos del dolor
Far away from the pain.
Oh, oh, oh, Raquel
Oh, Raquel!
Tanto camino
You have been on a long journey.
Tanto buscarte en otra piel
Trying to find yourself in others.
A tu destino
You arrived at your destination.
Querías mantenerte fiel
You tried to remain faithful to yourself.
Princesa herida
A wounded princess.
El teatro de la vida
The theater of life.
Cambia tu papel
Your role has changed.
Oh, oh, oh, Raquel
Oh, Raquel!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SIMON BERWICK BROZA, JORGE ABNER DREXLER, JORGE ABNER DREXLER PRADA
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