In 1986 a group of friends who used to get together to play music, became L… Read Full Bio ↴In 1986 a group of friends who used to get together to play music, became LOS PERICOS, the first REGGAE Rock band in Argentina.

Their first record, “LOS PERICOS” released in 1988 was the best selling album of the year, obtaining Triple Platinum Award for its 180 thousand units sold.

One year later, they recorded KING KONG, produced by Herbert Vianna (OS PARALAMAS DO SUCESSO). Immediately after, they launched Maxi ANFITREU, a vinyl disc that impacted because of its unique style.

In 1990 LOS PERICOS launched their third studio record RAB A DAB STAIL and they went on tour, performing several live concerts around Argentina, highlighting the two shows at the LUNA PARK Stadium in Buenos Aires.

Their 4th album, BIG YUYO, was launched in 1993. In it PERICOS, showed a strongly predominant musical sound reflecting their own identity with songs such as: ME LATE, WAITIN, HACE LO QUE QUIERAS, etc. They caused a surge of popularity across Latin America countries chartering successfully.

That same year LOS PERICOS were invited to participate in the 6th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH Edition, taking place annually in JAMAICA.

In 1994 they performed again in the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH and closed the WORLD BEAT NIGHT. Rita Marley invited them to the TUFF GONG RECORDS studios, where BOB MARLEY used to record.

That July, they enthusiastically embarked on a tour through the United States including the cities of Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, after finishing the recording of their 5th album in that country.

With the released of PAMPAS REGGAE, tours across Latin America and the sales of their records continued to increase.

Their sales reached more than one million copies worldwide.

Their 6th album, YERBABUENA, was released simultaneously in every country of LATIN AMERICA, the UNITED STATES and SPAIN.

In March 1997, PERICOS was the only Latin America band invited to participate in the reggae tribute to The Police and recorded, together with STEWART COPELAND: DARKNESS, included in Regatta Mondatta album. They also participated in the latin tribute to The Police: Outlandos D´America.

On the 28th of December 1997, they celebrated their 10 years anniversary with a free live outdoor concert, supported by the GOBIERNO DE LA CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES, for more than 120,000 people.

1998 started with a couple of shows across Central America and Venezuela with a live concert in MARGARITA ISLAND for 140,000 people and a performance with a record audience of 180,000 people at the FESTIVAL EXPERIENCIA ROJA in CARACAS.

By mid July they started recording their next album at their own studio, ROBLEDO SOUND MACHINE. They travelled again to Caracas, but this time to the 50th anniversary celebration of the UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS DECLARATION (at La Carlota Airport), organised by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL.

On 27th of November 1998, they released MYSTIC LOVE and the videoclip of its first cut, SIN CADENAS.

The presentation of MYSTIC LOVE was on AUGUST 31st and September 1st at the OPERA THEATRE, both performances were absolutely SOLD OUT without having the opportunity to add shows due to the theatre’s lack of available dates.

In November they started the 5th Mystic Love Tour including the cities of NEW JERSEY, QUEENS, MANHATTAN and MONTREAL. That was the first time an Argentinean band reached this Canadian City and obtained stunning reviews in TORONTO, where they presented a very hot show in spite of low temperature.

At the beginning of 2000, LOS PERICOS gave a show at RIVER PLATE STADIUM celebrating THE NEW MILENIUM for an audience of 75,000 people.

LOS PERICOS began mixing a new album, a tribute to the 1008 shows performed until such time, called: 1000 VIVOS.

During 2001 they continued with their shows across the continent and were invited to close the 2001 VIVE LATINO edition.

In 2004, the Argentinean band with 17 years of successful path, surprised its fans by changing their vocal scheme; with Juanchi Baleiron switching from lead guitar to vocals.

With a completely fresh approach, fuelled by the beginning of a new stage of change and challenge, they presented a live show with a more compact scheme, reinforcing their reggae-rock format.

More than two million records were sold and 1600 live shows performed, rocketing LOS PERICOS as one of the MOST IMPORTANT BANDS in the history of LATIN REGGAE/ROCK.

In August 2005 the band released its new album called "7" with performances across Latin America.

In 2006 the band went on one of its most important tours. They performed in México, Uruguay, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, USA, Venezuela, Canadá, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Salvador and Perú; more than 140 shows in a year.

2007 starts with the Argentinean summer tour , performing in this country’s most popular vacation destinations. In April they returned to Mexico for the Reggae Music Fest featuring Pato Banton in their set. During May they closed the International Festival of Veracruz, and had a show for 50,000 in Caracas Venezuela.

PERICOS is currently working on new material to be released this November.

Bienvenido A Casa
Los Pericos Lyrics

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Todo comenzó como un día normal,
para no ser menos ese fue un día mas
no puedo seguir a este ritmo no,
o me planto y me quedo o reviento y me voy eh,

bienvenido a casa
bienvenido a casa

ah bienvenido a casa
ah bienvenido a casa

me gustaría que sepas
que todo tiene un reloj,
si al menos lo detuvieras!
me quedaría con vos

y en mi cuarto, solo sigo
asustado, aburrido

y en mi cuarto, solo sigo
asustado, aburrido

me gustaría que sepas
que todo tiene un reloj,
si al menos lo detuvieras!
me quedaría con vos

y en mi cuarto, solo sigo
asustado, aburrido

y en mi cuarto, solo sigo
asustado

Todo comenzó como un día normal
para no ser menos solo fue un día mas
no pude seguir a ese ritmo no
o me planto y me quedo o reviento y me voy eh!,

y en mi cuarto, solo sigo
asustado aburrido

y en mi cuarto, solo sigo
asustado, aturdido

Bienvenido a casa

ah bienvenido a casa
ah bienvenido a casa

ah bienvenido a casa
ah bienvenido a casa ...

Overall Meaning

The song starts by describing a normal day which is just like any other day. The singer expresses his desire to break free from the monotony of life and take control over it. He is tired of living life at a certain pace, and wants to either make a stand or leave everything behind. The refrain "bienvenido a casa" is repeated throughout the song, welcoming the freedom and liberation that comes with taking control of one's life.

The singer then mentions that everything in life has a time limit, which includes relationships with others. He wishes that time could be stopped so that he could remain with someone he loves instead of seeing them go away. The chorus follows again with "bienvenido a casa", depicting the joy and relief one feels after finding their way back to a happier, more comfortable, and free lifestyle.

The song concludes with the singer in his room feeling alone and bored, contemplating his life's next step. He repeats the chorus once more, expressing his desire to be free from the monotony of life.

Overall, the song has a deep message that is universal: life is short, and we should take control of it before it passes us by. The repetitive nature of the chorus "bienvenido a casa" emphasizes the feeling of returning to life again after being stuck in a rut.

Line by Line Meaning

Todo comenzó como un día normal
The day started like any other day

para no ser menos ese fue un día mas
To not be different, it was just another day

no puedo seguir a este ritmo no
I can't keep up with this pace

o me planto y me quedo o reviento y me voy eh,
Either I stop and stay, or I explode and leave

bienvenido a casa
Welcome home

me gustaría que sepas
I would like you to know

que todo tiene un reloj,
That everything has a clock

si al menos lo detuvieras!
If only you could stop it!

me quedaría con vos
I would stay with you

y en mi cuarto, solo sigo
And in my room, I keep going

asustado, aburrido
Scared, bored