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SONG MEANING

“El Vino De Tu Boca” is Alejandro Sanz’s passionate flamenco confession that nothing tastes, feels, or even sounds the same without the person he loves; every line compares ordinary life to a watered-down substitute when it is not shared with her. Counting the kisses that never happened and the nights spent apart, he admits he could survive, smile, and toast with someone else, yet he chooses not to, because the only ‘wine’ that truly intoxicates him is the one poured from her lips. The lyric paints their past together as two suns lighting up the world, inventing colors and filling it with flowers, while every other option—another bed, another voice saying “I love you”—falls flat. The message is clear: this is not a story of dependence, but of preference, a celebration of authentic connection set to the dramatic rhythms and heartfelt rasgueos of flamenco guitar, inviting listeners to feel the bittersweet blend of longing and devotion in every verse.

ARTIST BIO

Alejandro Sanz, born Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro on December 18, 1968, in Madrid, Spain, is a celebrated Spanish musician, singer, and composer known for his flamenco-influenced ballads. Starting guitar at seven, inspired by his Andalusian roots, he rose to fame with his 1997 album Más, featuring the iconic hit "Corazón Partío," which established him internationally.

With a career spanning over three decades, Sanz has won 22 Latin Grammy Awards and four Grammy Awards. He has skillfully blended genres such as pop, rock, funk, R&B, and jazz into his music while maintaining his flamenco essence. Collaborations with global artists like Shakira, Juanes, and Alicia Keys highlight his versatile artistry. Notably, he was the first Spanish artist to record an MTV Unplugged album, further cementing his status as a Latin music icon.

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