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.

Juntando sangre
Los Pericos Lyrics

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Please understand me
Please understand me, yeah
Please understand me

I will ever go away

Please understand me
Please understand me, yeah

Please understand me

I'm looking for another girl
You put me in jail everynight
I'm gonna break it this life
Oh, no! to break it away

Please understand me
Please understand me, yeah
Please understand me

You will never trip me again

Please understand me
Please understand me, yeah
Please understand me

You don't give me what I want
You really want to make mad
If you're going to feel bad
You're wrong, wrong!

Please understand me

Please understand me
Please understand me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Los Pericos's song "Juntando sangre" are about a troubled relationship between two individuals. The lyrics express the singer's frustration with his significant other and the lack of understanding they have towards each other. The singer is pleading with his partner to understand him and to recognize that he is not going to leave the relationship. Despite his commitment, the singer is looking for another girl, and his partner is constantly attempting to control him, making him feel trapped and imprisoned.

The repeated plea of "Please understand me" suggests that the singer's partner is not giving him the emotional support he needs. The singer expresses his desire to break free and to be understood, to be able to live his life without being held back. The song is about the deep emotional struggle of feeling trapped in a relationship, seeking an escape, but wanting it to work at the same time, hence trying to convince his partner to understand him.

Overall, the song is about the dynamics of a dysfunctional relationship. The lyrics describe a tumultuous and frustrating relationship, where communication and empathy are lacking. The repeated "Please understand me" phrase emphasizes the need for mutual understanding and compassion between partners.

Line by Line Meaning

Please understand me
The singer requests the listener to comprehend their situation

Please understand me, yeah
The singer insists that the listener fully grasp what they are saying

Please understand me
The singer reiterates their plea for understanding

I will never go away
The artist intends to stay and resolve the situation

I'm looking for another girl
The artist is searching for other options

You put me in jail everynight
The listener is restricting the singer's freedom

I'm gonna break it this life
The singer is determined to break free from their current situation

Oh, no! to break it away
The artist will do whatever it takes to escape

You will never trip me again
The listener will not be able to deceive or manipulate the artist anymore

You don't give me what I want
The listener is not meeting the artist's expectations

You really want to make me mad
The listener's actions are testing the singer's patience

If you're going to feel bad
The artist warns the listener of the consequences of their actions

You're wrong, wrong!
The listener's behavior is inappropriate or unjust

Please understand me
The singer concludes by emphasizing their need for comprehension

Please understand me
The singer again repeats their plea for understanding

Please understand me
The artist restates their desire for the listener to comprehend their request

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HORACIO RUBEN RICARDO AVENDANO, FERNANDO JAVIER LUIS HORTAL, GUILLERMO LUIS VALENTINIS

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