Al Otro Lado del Rio
Jorge Drexler
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Clavo mi remo en el agua Llevo tu remo en el mío Creo que he visto una luz al otro lado del río El día le irá pudiendo poco a poco al frío Creo que he visto una luz al otro lado del río Sobre todo creo que no todo está perdido Tanta lágrima, tanta lágrima why yo, soy un vaso vacío Oigo una voz que me llama casi un suspiro Rema, rema, rema-a Rema, rema, rema-a En esta orilla del mundo lo que no es presa es baldío Creo que he visto una luz al otro lado del río Yo muy serio voy remando muy adentro sonrío Creo que he visto una luz al otro lado del río Sobre todo creo que no todo está perdido Tanta lágrima, tanta lágrima why yo, soy un vaso vacío Oigo una voz que me llama casi un suspiro Rema, rema, rema-a Rema, rema, rema-a Clavo mi remo en el agua Llevo tu remo en el mío Creo que he visto una luz al otro lado del río
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Written by: Jorge Abner Drexler Prada
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10 facts about this song
Grammy Winner"Al Otro Lado Del Río" is notable for winning the Best Original Song at the 77th Academy Awards in 2005, making Jorge Drexler the first Uruguayan to win an Oscar.
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Soundtrack appearanceThe song was written for the film "The Motorcycle Diaries", a story based on the life of Che Guevara.
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Performance ControversyDespite being the original singer and songwriter, Drexler was not initially allowed to perform the song at the Oscars, leading to a memorable controversy. Instead, the song was performed by Carlos Santana and Antonio Banderas.
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Spontaneous PerformanceWhen Drexler came to receive his Oscar, he responded to the earlier performance decision by singing a few lines of the song a cappella during his acceptance speech - a unique event in the history of the Ceremonies.
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ThemeThe song's lyrics revolves around the theme of separation, longing, and the journey to reunite, reflecting the personal journey of Che Guevara.
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Non-English Win"Al Otro Lado Del Río" was the first Spanish-language song to win an Oscar for Best Original Song.
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Fusion GenreThe song blends several music styles, incorporating Latin American folk, pop, and bossa nova elements.
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Critical AcclaimAside from its Oscar win, the song also received praise from several critics and viewers for its poetic and touching lyrics.
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Message"Al Otro Lado Del Río" is often interpreted as an exploration of borders, both literal and metaphorical, reflecting Drexler's own experiences as an expatriate.
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Album ReleaseAfter winning the Oscar, Drexler included the song on his next studio album "Eco 2" which was released in 2006. This album peaked at number 3 on the Argentine albums chart.
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