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).
Tu Piel
Jorge Drexler Lyrics
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Buscando desde el aire
Besar tu piel, sentir tu piel besándome
Tropel de viejas novedades
La vi brillar, yo vi tu piel brillar
De un blanco que quemaba
Buscándote, buscándote, buscándome
Cerrar los ojos y escucharte desvestir
Sonando tus pulseras
Y tintineando por la oscuridad
Tu mano pasa y deja una estela de luz
Luz, calor, tu pecho es guirnalda
Sólo quiero empapar mi cara en tu piel, tu piel, tu piel
The lyrics of Jorge Drexler's song Tu Piel describe a sensual and intimate moment between two people in bed. The repetition of the phrase "tu piel" emphasizes the focus on the character's partner's skin. The singer is seeking to feel and kiss their partner's skin while reminiscing about past experiences with them. The line "tropel de viejas novedades" could be interpreted as the excitement and anticipation of exploring their familiar partner's body like it's a new adventure. The white skin seems to be presented as both alluring and dangerous "De un blanco que quemaba," the contrast of the bright and vivid color with the singer's control seems to cause them some vulnerability.
The imagery created in the next lines convey how lost they were in their partner's warmth and scent, letting their other senses take over. By closing their eyes, they listen to the sound of their partner's clothing falling to the floor and the tinkling of her bracelets. It's by touching a part of her that light is released, which adds a highly poetic element to the lyrics. The line "calor, tu pecho es guirnalda," describes their longing to feel the warmth and comfort of their partner, and possibly cuddle up to them. In the final line, the singer expresses their desire to soak up their partner's skin, highlighting how they want to feel that sense of closeness and intimacy for as long as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu piel, tu piel, tu piel, tu piel, tu piel
The singer is fixated on their lover's skin and repeats the phrase to emphasize it.
Buscando desde el aire
The singer is searching from above for their lover's skin, implying a deep longing.
Besar tu piel, sentir tu piel besándome
The singer wants to kiss their lover's skin and feel it returning the sensation.
Tropel de viejas novedades
The artist is overwhelmed by the flood of old memories and feelings that resurface when they touch their lover's skin.
La vi brillar, yo vi tu piel brillar
The artist observed their lover's skin shining in a way that captivated them.
De un blanco que quemaba
The brightness of their lover's skin felt so intense that it was almost scorching to the singer.
Buscándote, buscándote, buscándome
The singer is searching for their lover while also being sought after by them, implying a mutual desire.
Entre la bruma tibia del cuarto
The setting is in a warm and misty bedroom, creating a sense of intimacy.
Cerrar los ojos y escucharte desvestir
The artist finds pleasure in listening to their lover undress and is excited about the potential intimacy to follow.
Sonando tus pulseras
The sound of their lover's bracelets adds to the overall sensory experience and heightens the anticipation.
Y tintineando por la oscuridad
The sound of the bracelets echoes in the darkness and creates an atmosphere of mystery.
Tu mano pasa y deja una estela de luz
The movement of their lover's hand creates a trail of light, signifying a moment of magic and wonder.
Luz, calor, tu pecho es guirnalda
The singer perceives their lover's chest as a garland of warmth and light, reinforcing the sentiment of beauty.
Sólo quiero empapar mi cara en tu piel, tu piel, tu piel
The singer wants to lose themselves in their lover's skin and feel engulfed by its beauty and sensuality.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JORGE ABNER DREXLER, JORGE ABNER DREXLER PRADA
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