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.

No Estás Solo
Los Pericos Lyrics

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Cuando la luz del día vuelva a brillar,
Cuando estés aburrido de ya no estar
Si las piernas te alejan de donde vas,
Y si todos te dicen no vuelvas más
Quedate, no estas solo,
Mirame, Resiste!
Toma mi mano y vuelve, porque en mi mano está el poder,
La que te acerca hasta aquí, la que te tiene junto a mí

Un murmullo en tu oído te hace temblar,
Amanece y el sol sube sin parar,
Tu ojo enfermo lo mira sin parapadear,
Ya la noche se escapa y con ella te vas

Las preguntas calladas sin contestar,
Las respuestas cerradas a

Como espejos los ojos que no ven más
Los que quedan llorando porque te vas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "No Estás Solo" convey a message of hope and companionship. The song addresses a person who may feel lost and alone but is reassured that they are not alone. The first verse alludes to a time when things may seem bleak and unbearable, but the chorus serves as a reminder that there is someone who is willing to support them. The lyrics urge the person to hold on and resist, as there is power in togetherness. Los Pericos implore the listener to take their hand and return to their side. The second verse adds more depth to the narrative as the person grappling with their personal struggles is described as having unanswered questions, closed answers, and eyes that do not see anymore. The people they leave behind are crying as they move away from them.

The song is a reminder that people have moments of weaknesses and need support from friends and family. It encourages individuals to lean on others during difficult times and suggests that one is never entirely alone when dealing with their struggles. The song is upbeat and has a comforting melody that has made it a staple in the Latin American music scene. Los Pericos's message is not only powerful but also delivered in a way that makes it hard not to feel optimistic and hopeful.

Line by Line Meaning

Cuando la luz del día vuelva a brillar,
When the brightness of the day comes back,

Cuando estés aburrido de ya no estar
When you are tired of being away,

Si las piernas te alejan de donde vas,
If your feet take you away from where you want to go,

Y si todos te dicen no vuelvas más
And if everyone tells you not to come back,

Quedate, no estas solo,
Stay, you are not alone,

Mirame, Resiste!
Look at me, resist!

Toma mi mano y vuelve, porque en mi mano está el poder,
Take my hand and come back, because my hand has the power,

La que te acerca hasta aquí, la que te tiene junto a mí
The one that brings you here, the one that keeps you close to me,

Un murmullo en tu oído te hace temblar,
A whisper in your ear makes you tremble,

Amanece y el sol sube sin parar,
The sun rises and keeps going up,

Tu ojo enfermo lo mira sin parapadear,
Your sick eye looks at it without blinking,