Tocarte (part. C. Tangana)

Jorge Drexler's song 'Tocarte,' featuring C. Tangana, is a rhythmic exploration of desire and intimacy. The lyrics oscillate between the thrill of risk-taking and the sensuality of physical touch, encapsulated in the song's repeated plea to 'touch' or 'tocarte.' The song's structure, with its repetitive chorus, emphasizes the persistent and consuming nature of the desire the singer feels.

The verses of 'Tocarte' present a series of contrasting images, such as 'Valiente o gallina' (Brave or chicken) and 'La bolsa o la vida' (Your money or your life), suggesting a game of choices and consequences that relate to the risks of love and passion. The mention of 'Picar medicina' (Snorting medicine) and 'Chupar golosina' (Sucking candy) further plays with the idea of indulgence and the highs that come with both drugs and sugar, metaphorically linking them to the intoxicating effects of love and lust. The song's language is playful and sensual, with references to tasting the salt from the beach and seeking asylum under a towel, painting a vivid picture of a summer fling.

The collaboration with C. Tangana adds a layer of urban sophistication to the track, blending genres like tango and bossa nova with contemporary sounds. The desire to publicly display affection ('presumir de ti besándonos en el balcón') and the aspiration to luxury ('entrar contigo en brazos en la suite del Sheraton') speak to a yearning not just for physical touch but also for recognition and status. The song captures the essence of a passionate, albeit potentially fleeting, romance that is as much about the physical connection as it is about the emotional and social dimensions of the relationship.