Todo Cae Lyrics in English by Jorge Drexler

Entropía translates to "entropy," a fascinating scientific concept that refers to the gradual decline into disorder.

In "Todo Cae," Jorge Drexler uses this word poetically to suggest that love can defy the natural laws of the universe, even overcoming gravity and entropy. It's a unique and thought-provoking word choice that elevates the song's message beyond a simple love song.

Jorge Drexler's "Todo Cae" [Everything Falls] is a beautiful reflection on the universal law of gravity and how everything, eventually, falls. He reminds us that "Todo cuerpo por mas ingenioso / Viaja al encuentro / De su reposo" [Every body, no matter how ingenious / Travels to meet / Its rest]. It's a gentle reminder that despite things seeming to float or stay up for a while, they will always return to the center.

But it's not all about things falling! Drexler finds a wonderful contrast in the idea that even as everything falls, there are moments of lightness. He asks, "Quién lo diría / Cuando en un breve lapso / De levedad / Tu amor vence a la gravedad y a la entropía" [Who would have thought / When in a brief lapse / Of lightness / Your love conquers gravity and entropy]. It's a lovely thought that love can momentarily defy these fundamental forces. He then describes how a single note, a planet spinning, a plant breathing, and even a drop of water all exist in this delicate balance before ultimately falling. It's a poetic way to look at the world around us, acknowledging the inevitable while appreciating the fleeting moments of suspension.