He moved to Venezuela at the age of 2, although he still maintains a British passport. Encouraged musically from an early age, he began writing songs at age 8, and at age 11 took the name Jeremías. He later signed with the record label Universal, in 2000 several Venezuelan record companies were interested in his project and after some failed attempts, he created his own label, Avila Records, and recorded an album that helped him gain notice in the national and international scenes. In October 2002, he sent his album to Spain, and made appearances in important television programs such as: Música Sí, Musical 3 and Crónicas Marcianas, among others. During 2003, he appeared live in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Cordova, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Salamanca, Canary Islands, among others, having received a great acclamation from the Spanish public as well as music critics in Spain.
In January 2003 his song "Poco a Poco" was selected as the main theme of the popular telenovela Mi Gorda Bella of RCTV. He then made an album in Venezuela, which became a hit in the national market. Between September and December 2003, he carried out an intense promotional activity in Venezuela having participated in many television programs: Aprieta y gana, Ají Picante, Especial de mi gorda bella, Cita Con, El 2 de oro, Sálvese quien pueda, Camino a la fama and Mañana Viva, in addition to interviews and programs on several radio stations in Caracas and Venezuela. On June 5, 2004 Jeremías commenced a concert tour: "Tour La Cita 2004", with appearances in the Aula Magna of the Central University of Venezuela, in Caracas, and International, in Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Central America.
In 2006 he released his debut album, Ese que va por ahí. The first single, "Uno y uno es igual a tres", became a hit throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
In the late spring and summer of 2007 he opened shows for Mexican entertainer Paulina Rubio on her Love, Light and Sound tour.
Lo Que Yo Quiero
Jeremías Lyrics
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ni tener que ser tuyo
ni hacer de una carcel nuestro principal orgullo
no quiero que me pongas el collar
de novio para sacarme a pasear
No quiero recetas de amores consumados
ni la cena perfecta el dia de los enamorados
la lluvia de arroz despues del altar
lo que yo quiero es que me quieras
que este ahora cerca de mi ser
que me comas a besos nena
que tu piel se confunda con mi piel y con mi amor
es lo unico que importa entre los dos
no quiero bajarme del suelo de la luna
ni compartir promesas de hacer dos vidas en una
no te dare una rosa artificial
que nos marchite la sinceridad
relajate y vive sin ver todo tan planeado
rompamos el manual del amor civilizado
no le pongamos manchas de perdon
a los pecados de nuestra pasion
lo que yo quiero es que me quieras
que este ahora cerca de mi ser
que me comas a besos nena
que tu piel se confunda con mi piel y con mi amor
es lo unico que importa entre los dos
In Jeremías's song "Lo Que Yo Quiero" (What I Want), the singer expresses his desire to be loved without being tied down or restricted in any way. He states that he doesn't want to feel like he has to wear a "collar" or be taken out for walks like a dog. He doesn't want the traditional recipes for love or the perfect dinner on Valentine's Day. Instead, he wants to be loved for who he is and to be with someone who will kiss him passionately and have their skin blend with his own. He rejects the idea of having to share promises or make two lives into one as he wants to live on the moon's ground and not adhere to rules for a civilized love. His desire is simple, to be loved genuinely and entirely without any requirements or expectations.
Jeremías's song highlights the importance of being loved for who we are instead of just going through the motions of what is expected in a relationship. The song promotes individuality and encourages people to break free from society's rules and constructs for love. The lyrics express the want for a deep, genuine connection that doesn't rely on traditional or superficial things, like walks or dinners. The song is a reminder that genuine love is not about sticking to a script, and that it is possible to find someone who loves you just for being you.
Line by Line Meaning
No quiero tenerte
I don't want to possess you
ni tener que ser tuyo
nor do I want to belong to you
ni hacer de una carcel nuestro principal orgullo
and I don't want us to take pride in being trapped in each other's presence
no quiero que me pongas el collar
I don't want to be tied down or controlled by you
de novio para sacarme a pasear
like a pet that needs to be taken out for a walk
No quiero recetas de amores consumados
I don't want formulas or instructions for successful relationships
ni la cena perfecta el dia de los enamorados
nor do I need a perfect Valentine's Day dinner
no es ningún requisito para amar
these things are not necessary to love
la lluvia de arroz después del altar
or even the customary rice shower thrown after the wedding
lo que yo quiero es que me quieras
what I really want is for you to love me
que este ahora cerca de mi ser
to be close to me right now
que me comas a besos nena
to shower me with kisses
que tu piel se confunda con mi piel y con mi amor
so that our skin and love become one
es lo unico que importa entre los dos
that's the only thing that truly matters between us
no quiero bajarme del suelo de la luna
I don't want to come back down from the moon
ni compartir promesas de hacer dos vidas en una
nor do I want to make promises of merging two lives into one
no te dare una rosa artificial
I won't give you a fake rose
que nos marchite la sinceridad
that could ruin the honesty between us
relajate y vive sin ver todo tan planeado
let's relax and live without worrying about everything being planned out
rompamos el manual del amor civilizado
let's break free from the rule book of civilized love
no le pongamos manchas de perdon
let's not taint our passion with apologies
a los pecados de nuestra pasion
for the sins of our desires
lo que yo quiero es que me quieras
what I really want is for you to love me
que este ahora cerca de mi ser
to be close to me right now
que me comas a besos nena
to shower me with kisses
que tu piel se confunda con mi piel y con mi amor
so that our skin and love become one
es lo unico que importa entre los dos
that's the only thing that truly matters between us
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.