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.

Mi Tiempo
Los Pericos Lyrics

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Mi resitencia debil no la puedo aguantar
como lo quieras, como lo pongas
tengo que soportar.

Me paro en la maÃ±ana
no hay nada para comer,
no hay nada zapatos,
mira para poner,

el calor why la presion
no lo puedo resistir,
a veces me pregunto
no hay nada que comer
pero la fe en Dios pongo
mi vida.

Paro why me paro
why me vuelvo a sentar,
corro why corro ya no quiero caminar
que todo el mundo
me tiene que escuchar.

Me paro en la maÃ±ana
no hay nada para comer,
me paro why me levanto otra vez,
voy al living why como despuÃ?sÂ·

Mi resistencia es tan debil
ay! ya no puedo soportar.
Tengo que usar otro astucia
tengo que despertar,
lo necesito.

Nada para ser un hombre
porque yo naci un hombre
why tengo la razon para ser
como cualquier hombre pobre.
Si nacÃ? un hombre.

Ya la luna esta llena otra vez
ven a sentarte junto a mi.
Si supieran que vos why yoÂ·
ay si supieranÂ·

why ahora que voy a hacer sin ti

donde me dejaste a mi
me paro why me levanto otra vez

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Los Pericos's song "Mi Tiempo" talk about the struggles of everyday life faced by a man who is barely surviving. The song's verses are a powerful commentary on the human condition and the desire to survive in the face of difficult circumstances. The opening lines of the song talk about a man's "debil" resistance that he cannot withstand. It is a universal theme that all of us can relate to, as we all face moments of vulnerability and weakness that we can't overcome. The lyrics suggest that it is essential to come up with alternative solutions to cope with these struggles.

The chorus of the song describes the routine of the singer's life, where he wakes up in the morning to find nothing to eat, no shoes to wear and faces the heat and pressure of his surroundings. The lyrics express the singer's desire to be heard and understood by the world. The song emphasizes several times that the singer must stand up, sit down, and run to survive, suggesting the constant struggle to maintain life in difficult circumstances.

The verse talks about the strength of faith in God to get you through the toughest situations in life, highlighting the importance of holding onto one's hope and belief in a higher power. The final lines of the song are a plea for companionship and love, expressing the need to be close to others and not feel alone. The song is a testament to the human spirit's resilience, emphasizing the importance of hope and faith in striving for a better life.

Line by Line Meaning

Mi resitencia debil no la puedo aguantar
My weak resistance cannot endure any longer

como lo quieras, como lo pongas tengo que soportar.
Whatever the situation, I have to bear it

Me paro en la maÃ±ana no hay nada para comer, no hay nada zapatos, mira para poner, el calor why la presion no lo puedo resistir, a veces me pregunto no hay nada que comer pero la fe en Dios pongo mi vida.
I wake up in the morning and have nothing to eat, nor shoes to wear. The heat and pressure are unbearable. I sometimes question why I have nothing to eat, but I have faith in God, which keeps me going

Paro why me paro why me vuelvo a sentar, corro why corro ya no quiero caminar que todo el mundo me tiene que escuchar.
I stand up, then sit down again, and run till I'm too tired to walk. I want the whole world to hear me out

me paro why me levanto otra vez, voy al living why como despuÃ?sÂ·
I stand up, then rise again, and go to the living room to eat afterwards

Mi resistencia es tan debil ay! ya no puedo soportar. Tengo que usar otro astucia tengo que despertar, lo necesito.
My resistance is too weak, I cannot bear it anymore. I have to come up with a different plan, I have to wake up, I need it

Nada para ser un hombre porque yo naci un hombre why tengo la razon para ser como cualquier hombre pobre. Si nacÃ? un hombre.
I have nothing to prove that I am a man because I was born a man, and I have every right to be like any other poor man.

Ya la luna esta llena otra vez ven a sentarte junto a mi. Si supieran que vos why yoÂ· ay si supieranÂ·
The moon is full again. Come sit with me. If they only knew about you and me.

why ahora que voy a hacer sin ti donde me dejaste a mi me paro why me levanto otra vez
And now, what am I going to do without you? Where did you leave me? I stand up, then rise again.

Lyrics © MAXIMO AGUIRRE MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FERNANDO BROWN

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