Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Torres learned to play the violin and keyboards at a young age. He started composing when he was in high school. He then enrolled in Berklee College of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dual major of "Music Production & Engineering"and "Commercial Arranging". Torres lived in New York for a while working as a studio assistant at the famed Sony Music Studios and later moved to Miami, Florida in 1998.
His first recorded composition was "No Puedo Olvidar" by pop group MDO on 1999. The song made it to #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. That same year, another one of his compositions, "Llegar A Ti" was recorded by christian artist Jaci Velasquez and quickly climbed to the #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, earning him an ASCAP Song of the Year award. On June 19, 2001, he became a solo artist with the release of a self-titled album. The album included the Billboard Top 20 singles "Como Olvidar" and "Hoy Te Vas". Later that same year, his production of "Cuando Seas Mia" by group Son By Four also made it to the #1 spot on Billboard.
His work on "Acustico" by Ednita Nazario as co-producer, songwriter, and featured artist, earned his first Latin Grammy Awards nomination on 2002. Later that year, he produced the critically acclaimed "Encuentro" featuring singer-songwriter's Juan Luis Guerra, Ruben Blades, and Robi Draco Rosa. On 2003 he produced Ricky Martin's "Almas del Silencio", an album that included songwriting collaborations with artists Franco de Vita, Ricardo Arjona, Alejandro Sanz, and Juanes. The album broke the Soundscan one week sales record for an all-spanish album. The single "Tal Vez" topped the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks for 12 weeks. The song, written by Franco de Vita with musical arrangements and production by Torres, went on to win "Song of the Year" at that 2003's Latin Grammy Awards. The album also gave 3 additional #1 singles. Later that year Torres produced the album "Por Ti" by Ednita Nazario. Both Nazario's "Por Ti" and Martin's "Almas del Silencio" went on to win Best Pop Album Awards (Female/Male) at 2004's Billboard Latin Music Awards earning Tommy his first nomination for Producer of the Year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
2004 also saw the independent release of Torres' second album "Estar de Moda No Está de Moda". The album included the singles "De Rodillas", "Dame Esta Noche", "Un Poquito", "Besos y Sal", "Sigo Aqui", and "Vinito Pa'l Corazon" . The first 4 singles were #1 airplay hits in his native Puerto Rico and Top 40 on the Billboard charts. "De Rodillas" reached #1 in several countries including Peru and Panama. Later on in 2004, Torres began work on "Adentro" by singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona. The album was an instant hit with both critics and the public. The song "Acompañame a Estar Solo", penned by Arjona with musical arrangements and production by Torres, became #1 on the Billboard Magazine charts. The album "Adentro" won several awards on 2005, including Best Latin Pop Album at the Grammy Awards and Best Pop Album at the Latin Grammy Awards.
On 2006, Torres produced Ricky Martin's MTV Unplugged, which included new arrangements of old Ricky Martin hits and three new songs. The album was well received with both commercial and critical success. The song "Tu Recuerdo", penned by Torres, topped the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks for 7 weeks and mantained a top 20 spot on the chart for an astonishing 26 weeks. The song featured La Mari from flamenco-electronic group Chambao and Torres on acoustic guitar and vocal. The song "Tu Recuerdo" was nominated for Song of the Year on several awards in 2007, including the Latin Grammy Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards, Premios MTV Latinoamerica, and winning the coveted ASCAP Pop Song of the Year Award. The album "MTV Unplugged" picked up an equal amount of nominations and eventually went on to win two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Pop Album and Best Longform Video. The song "Pegate", co-written by Torres, Martin, and Roy Tavare, became a Top 10 hit on several countries in Latin America and Europe. It also won an ASCAP recognition at the ASCAP Music Awards.
On 2007, Torres began work on his third solo album "Tarde o Temprano".
A new collaboration with singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona resulted in the song "Quien", from the album "Quien Dijo Ayer". The song was written of Arjona (lyrics) and Torres (music) reaching the top 10 of the Billboard charts. Also on the same album, Torres produced and arranged the songs "Quiero" and "Tarde (Sin Danos A Terceros)", a duet with Arjona and spanish artist Marta Sanchez. The album "Quien Dijo Ayer", was nominated for Best Pop Album at the Billboard Latin Awards. He also co-produced the song "Ya No Estamos Solos" ("Non Siamo Soli"), a duet with Eros Ramazotti and Ricky Martin. The song became a #1 hit in several countries in Europe and Latin America but only reached Top20 status in the United States.
On December 2007, Billboard Magazine named Torres as the #1 Hot Latin Tracks producer of the year, becoming the first Puerto Rican to achieve that recognition. On February, 2008 Torres released the radio single "Pegadito" thru the Warner Music label. As of April 25, 2008, the song is the #1 song in Puerto Rico according to Mediabase. On April 1, 2008, Torres released the album "Tarde o Temprano". The album debut #1 on the Puerto Rico sales charts and maintained the top spot for 4 consecutive weeks, according to Soundscan reports. Torres was one of several artists selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, the event included several renowned artists from Puerto Rico and other Latin American locations.
Sin Ti
Tommy Torres Lyrics
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Pero es amargo que deseo
Ven y déjame en los labios
Un trozo de tu cielo
Estar contigo ha sido dulce
Pero es del dulce que envenena
Aún así, mézclate en el aire
Es que ha llegado ya la hora
De parar este sinsentido
Que por más villas de vuelo
Siempre regreso al mismo nido
Y es que sin ti
Lo dulce sabe amargo
Y es que sin ti
Me quedo en la mitad
Si es de día o de noche
Me es algo indiferente
Sin ti no sabe a nada, no no
Estar contigo es complicado (ven y acércame esos labios)
Si me preguntas no sé que hago aún a tu lado
Sin ti todo hace más sentido
Pero es tan aburrido
Contigo todo es inestable
Pero la adrenalina es insuperable
Así que déjate de cuentos
Y haz lo que tu sabes
Es que ha llegado ya la hora
De darle tregua a esta batalla
Aunque razones hay de sobra
Nadie ha tirado la toalla
Y es que sin ti
Todo lo dulce sabe amargo
Y es que sin ti
Siempre me quedo en la mitad
Si es de día o de noche
Me es algo indiferente
Sin ti no sabe a nada, no no
Y es que sin ti
Como que a todo le hace falta estar
Y es que sin ti
Me quedo en la mitad
Si es de día o de noche
Si en tu cama o en mi coche
Sin ti no sabe a nada
The song "Sin Ti" by Tommy Torres and Nelly Furtado talks about the complexity of being with someone, even if it's not always sweet. The lyrics describe the bitterness and toxicity that comes with being with this person, but at the same time, there's a desire to keep a piece of their heaven on the lips. The relationship is unstable, and being together is complicated, but there's an undeniable adrenaline rush that keeps them going. However, the time has come to put an end to this battle, despite the reasons to keep fighting. The chorus emphasizes the idea that without this person, everything feels incomplete and tasteless. The lyrics speak to the struggle of wanting to let go but being unable to because the connection is too strong.
The song touches on themes of toxic relationships, addiction, and the struggle to let go of someone you still love, even when being with them is complicated and hurts. The lyrics are emotional, raw, and honest, which is characteristic of both Tommy Torres and Nelly Furtado's style of music. They both deliver powerful vocals that complement each other, making the song even more impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
Estar contigo ha sido amargo
Being with you has been bitter
Pero es amargo que deseo
But it's the bitter that I desire
Ven y déjame en los labios
Come and leave on my lips
Un trozo de tu cielo
A piece of your heaven
Estar contigo ha sido dulce
Being with you has been sweet
Pero es del dulce que envenena
But it's the sweet that poisons
Aún así, mézclate en el aire
Still, mix in the air
Y corre por mis venas
And run through my veins
Es que ha llegado ya la hora
It's time
De parar este sinsentido
To stop this nonsense
Que por más villas de vuelo
That no matter how much I fly
Siempre regreso al mismo nido
I always return to the same nest
Y es que sin ti
And it's that without you
Lo dulce sabe amargo
The sweet tastes bitter
Y es que sin ti
And it's that without you
Me quedo en la mitad
I remain in the middle
Si es de día o de noche
If it's day or night
Me es algo indiferente
It's indifferent to me
Sin ti no sabe a nada, no no
Without you it doesn't taste like anything, no no
Estar contigo es complicado (ven y acércame esos labios)
Being with you is complicated (come and bring your lips closer)
Si me preguntas no sé que hago aún a tu lado
If you ask me, I don't know why I'm still by your side
Sin ti todo hace más sentido
Without you everything makes more sense
Pero es tan aburrido
But it's so boring
Contigo todo es inestable
With you everything is unstable
Pero la adrenalina es insuperable
But the adrenaline is unbeatable
Así que déjate de cuentos
So stop with the stories
Y haz lo que tu sabes
And do what you know
Es que ha llegado ya la hora
It's time
De darle tregua a esta batalla
To give this battle a break
Aunque razones hay de sobra
Although there are plenty of reasons
Nadie ha tirado la toalla
No one has thrown in the towel
Y es que sin ti
And it's that without you
Todo lo dulce sabe amargo
Everything sweet tastes bitter
Siempre me quedo en la mitad
I always stay in the middle
Si es de día o de noche
If it's day or night
Me es algo indiferente
It's indifferent to me
Sin ti no sabe a nada, no no
Without you it doesn't taste like anything, no no
Y es que sin ti
And it's that without you
Como que a todo le hace falta estar
It's like everything needs to be there
Y es que sin ti
And it's that without you
Me quedo en la mitad
I remain in the middle
Si es de día o de noche
If it's day or night
Si en tu cama o en mi coche
If in your bed or in my car
Sin ti no sabe a nada
Without you it doesn't taste like anything
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAVI DEIZ, MARIE GRILLASCA, MARTA GRILLASCA, TOMMY TORRES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wincinjav
Wow! Estoy aquí por el dúo de Karla Monroig y su esposo Tommy Torres cantando ésta canción! ... Hermosa canción, hermosa pareja! Dios los guarde y los bendiga hasta viejitos!
@marianomartin1777
Hermosa Nelly Furtado! Es excelente no importa en qué idioma cante! Le deseo todo el éxito con esta canción! IDOLA NELLY!
@ParaRecordar_666
Estar contigo ha sido dulce...pero es del dulce que envenena....!!! Espectacular ese dúo jamas me lo imagine! ... me Encanta!
@rockodroco
Me encanta, una de las mejores colaboraciones que ha hecho Nelly en Español, y eso que ha hecho ya muchas! En Inglés, español, portugués o cualquier idioma, Nelly cautiva! Exelente trabajo Tommy!
@tommytorres
Gracias por sus Likes y sus comentarios. Thanks for your comments and likes. Glad you like our song. Best, Tommy
@jensalinas5522
Ay los amo a los dos Tommy y Nelly el dueto perfecto.😍🎶🎵💘😘
@madeleinmartinezlinares7097
Es que sin ti, no sabe a nada.. me encanto esta canción !
@HEIDIBESIL24
ME encanta cuando nelly furtado canta en español!!!! :)
@JFS9025
Es el primer cantante, que veo que comenta y responde algunos comentarios que realizamos en Youtube.. y... Me gusta :) es como si no fuera en vano nuestras opiniones :) ... Saludos desde Colombia :)
@egonzalez1428
quisiera que todas los temas de este disco estuvieran sonando en la radio...para que por fin la buena musica reinara... me gustaria comparar y ver en videos lo que veias cuando escribias estos temas y ver si es lo mismo que ami genera........