SacudĂan comes from the verb sacudir, which means "to shake" or "to shake off". It's a very physical and evocative word that you don't often find in romantic songs.
In "La Distancia", Manuel Medrano sings, "...como tus manos sacudĂan todos esos problemas de mĂ" (how your hands would shake all those problems off of me). He uses this powerful image to describe how a lover's touch could literally make all his worries disappear, creating a beautiful and memorable picture of comfort and relief.
This song by Colombian artist Manuel Medrano is a beautiful, bittersweet look back at a past relationship. He starts by remembering all the little physical details he'd almost forgotten, like how good it felt to touch her skin and how her hands could make him forget "lo cruel que era el mundo" [how cruel the world was]. It's clear they aren't together anymore, as he remembers her kisses "aunque ya no estĂ©s aquĂ" [even though you're not here anymore].
But this isn't just a sad song about a breakup. It's full of hope. He begs her, "Ojalá que nunca se te olvide" [I hope you never forget] about their plan to meet again. He believes that the time and space between them, "la distancia" [the distance], will actually heal the hurt they caused each other. He's holding on to the idea that one day they'll look at each other again and know that their connection was too strong to ever really end.
Manuel Medrano is a talented Colombian singer, songwriter, and musician born in Cartagena in 1987. Starting his musical journey with a guitar he received as a consequence of failing a school year, Manuel began writing songs at the age of 16, blending romantic melodies with diverse Latin American influences.
Since his breakthrough with hits like "Afuera del planeta" and the viral "Bajo el agua," Manuel’s soulful pop music has captivated audiences across Colombia and beyond. Signed to Warner Music, he won two Latin Grammy Awards in 2016, including Best New Artist and Best Singer-Songwriter Album, confirming his place among Latin America’s most enchanting voices.