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).
Uno
Jorge Drexler Lyrics
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Tanto sumar y tanto correr
Sin ir a lugar ninguno
Quiero quedarme
Y contigo, sentirme uno
Quiero ser uno con tu sonrisa
Llevarte el desayuno
Uno da vueltas
Buscando el momento más oportuno
Para pedirte que de tus besos me des alguno
Amar es eso dos corazones latiendo al compás de uno
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Tanto fumar y tanto reír
Y tanto mirar tu boca
Como quisiera ser aire, del aire que te toca
Quiero ser uno con tu tristeza
Y uno con tu alegría
Quiero que aun sigas conmigo
Cuando se haga de día
Uno da vueltas
Buscando el momento de dar el paso
No hay nada que no daría
Por estar dentro de tu abrazo
Amar es eso
Dos corazones bebiendo de un mismo vaso
Tanto sumar y tanto correr
Sin ir a lugar ninguno
Quiero quedarme
Y contigo, sentirme uno
Quiero quedarme
Y contigo, sentirme uno
The lyrics of Jorge Drexler's song "Uno" express a desire for unity and connection with another person. The singer contemplates the futility of constantly adding and running without getting anywhere and instead seeks to be present with their loved one. They wish to be intertwined with their partner, to share both joy and sadness with them. The lyrics describe the yearning to be one with the person they love, to bring them breakfast in bed, to share kisses and hugs, and to feel their hearts beating in unison.
The song suggests that this union is what love truly is, two hearts beating as one, sharing experiences and emotions. The repeated chorus of "Uno da vueltas" (One goes around) implies a sense of circularity and repetition in the search for love. However, the singer is willing to keep searching for the perfect moment to ask for a kiss, to take a step closer to their loved one. The song expresses a deep longing for connection but also acknowledges the challenges and the search for the right moment to take the leap of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Tanto sumar y tanto correr
We spend so much time adding up things and rushing around, but it doesn't lead us anywhere.
Sin ir a lugar ninguno
All this busyness and rushing is not taking us anywhere.
Quiero quedarme
I want to stay in one place.
Y contigo, sentirme uno
And with you, I want to feel one. We should be united.
Quiero ser uno con tu sonrisa
I want to be one with your smile. You should be happy.
Llevarte el desayuno
I want to bring you breakfast. I love you as much as you love me.
Para tu amor como el mío no encontrarás ninguno
You won't find anyone who loves you as much as I do.
Uno da vueltas
We keep going around and around in circles.
Buscando el momento más oportuno
We are looking for the perfect moment.
Para pedirte que de tus besos me des alguno
To ask you for a kiss.
Amar es eso dos corazones latiendo al compás de uno
Because loving someone is allowing your hearts to beat together as one.
Tanto fumar y tanto reír
We smoke and laugh so much, but it doesn't matter.
Y tanto mirar tu boca
I can't stop looking at your lips.
Como quisiera ser aire, del aire que te toca
I want to be the air that touches you, that makes you feel alive.
Quiero ser uno con tu tristeza
I want to be one with your sadness. I want to understand you.
Y uno con tu alegría
And one with your joy. I want to celebrate with you.
Quiero que aun sigas conmigo
I want you to stay with me, even when the day has already started.
Cuando se haga de día
When the day comes.
Buscando el momento de dar el paso
Looking for the moment to take action.
No hay nada que no daría
There is nothing I wouldn't do.
Por estar dentro de tu abrazo
To be in your arms.
Amar es eso
Loving someone is that.
Dos corazones bebiendo de un mismo vaso
Two hearts drinking from the same glass.
Quiero quedarme
I want to stay in one place.
Y contigo, sentirme uno
And with you, I want to feel one. We should be united.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jorge Abner Drexler Prada
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