Silencio Lyrics in English by Jorge Drexler
Enredadera translates to "climbing plant" or "vine." It's a beautiful and somewhat uncommon word in song lyrics, evoking a sense of nature and organic growth.
In the song, Jorge Drexler uses it to paint a vivid, serene image: "La brisa en la enredadera" (The breeze in the climbing plant). This specific detail contributes to the song's theme of finding peace and value in subtle, natural moments of silence, making it a memorable and evocative choice.
Jorge Drexler's "Silencio" is a beautiful escape from the constant noise of modern life. He points out how everyone is "Todo el mundo intentando venderte algo / Intentando comprarte" [Everyone trying to sell you something / Trying to buy you], always trying to pull you into their drama or their quest for fame. It's a blunt observation about how much people want your attention and to make you part of their story.
But then, Drexler offers something truly special: "No encuentro nada más valioso que darte / Nada más elegante / Que este instante / De silencio" [I find nothing more valuable to give you / Nothing more elegant / Than this instant / Of silence]. He invites us to appreciate the quiet moments, like "El eco en la catedral" [The echo in the cathedral] or "La brisa en la enredadera" [The breeze in the vine]. It's a reminder to just be and to tell your mind to "Detente" [Stop] when the world gets too loud. He even has a funny line, "No hay que desperdiciar una buena ocasión / De quedarse callado" [One shouldn't waste a good opportunity / To stay quiet], suggesting that sometimes, the best thing to do is simply listen and enjoy the peace.
