Born in the mountain town of Aibonito, Puerto Rico and named after his uncle, Obie’s family moved to the farmlands of Vineland, New Jersey just before his teens. Music actually wasn't his first passion -- it was poetry. He learned guitar from his father, a big Beatles fan, while also being influenced by his mother's lively salsa sounds. Soon, he brought his two loves of words and music together, recording a demo in 1996 that led to an international label deal and the release of his debut album Locales two years later.
Though he received some acclaim, that first album didn't make him an overnight star; Obie chose to step back from his career and took a job at a New York Laundromat in the South Bronx, where his life and that of customers and co-workers inspired the songs that would fill his second album, Confesiones, released by EMI International in 2004. The album’s lead single "Antes" topped Latin charts worldwide and lead to Confesiones receiving multiple Latin GRAMMY nominations.
Obie next followed with the award-winning Todo El Año, a rich collection touched by personal experience and reflection, offering further heartfelt and soulful tales as the vivid title track shot to #1, and the album’s Latin Grammy win followed.
Now, Obie Bermúdez returns to the Latin Pop landscape once again with Lo Que Trajo El Barco (“What The Ship Has Brought In”). Working with multiple-Grammy winning producers Sebastian Krys and Andres Castro, Obie describes the album as a musical growth that still maintains his distinctive style and sound and provides a reminder that "No matter how much we move ahead in our lives and modify ourselves, we still need life’s basic anchors of hope, faith, and charity towards others”.
On the new album, a host of accomplished players took part in the sessions, including Fania All-Stars bassist Sal Cuevas, Sergio George percussionist Luis Quintero, renowned drummer Lee Levin, and famed Brazilian percussionist Laercio Da Costa. Producer Krys says the music is combination of Puerto Rican rhythms and the rich landscape of New York, with a story behind every song. The first single “Sigo Con Ella” (I’m Still With Her), is a song of devotion and dreams derived from the one you love.
All Music Guide has praised Obie for his original arrangements and sheer musical integrity, "a sonic palette rich with acoustic flavor and a tasteful mix of his Latino and alt-rock influences, an artist not only willing to take risks, but delighting in them." As he said the historic night he won his Grammy, “Nothing is impossible." For Obie Bermudez." making music is all about seizing the day, in fact, the moment, to find creative vigor and purpose. He told the Times, "I've always said that opportunities come around again and again. The important thing is not to be caught sitting on your hands when it comes."
Antes
Obie Bermúdez Lyrics
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Donde apostaría yo toda mi vida
Por amarte y por hablarte otra vez
Pero qué diablos, ya perdí todo mi tiempo
Y por mis errores ahora estoy sufriendo
Quisiera regresar
Pero antes de andar y salir de tu vida
Quisiera llorar
Y sacarme de adentro tus besos, tu cuerpo
Antes de olvidar
Quisiera llorarte una vez más y soñarte
Antes del libro cerrar
Quisiera contarte que no me gustó su final
Antes, hey-ey, ey
Jamás imaginé que llegaría a perderte
Llegué a sentirme tan seguro de tenerte (ah-ah-ah-ah)
Pero ves, mi vida, que no fue así
Pero qué diablos, ya perdí todo mi tiempo
Y por mis errores ahora estoy sufriendo (sufriendo)
Quisiera regresar
Pero antes de andar y salir de tu vida
Y andar solo, ay
Quisiera llorar
Y sacarme de adentro tus besos, tu cuerpo
Antes de olvidar
Quisiera llorarte una vez más y soñarte
Antes del libro cerrar
Quisiera contarte que no me gustó su final
Antes de olvidar (antes)
Quisiera llorarte una vez más y soñarte (ay-ay-ay, contarte)
Antes del libro cerrar (antes, antes)
Quisiera contarte que no me gustó su final
Antes
The song "Antes" by Obie Bermúdez tells the story of a lost love and the regret of not cherishing it enough in the past. The opening lines express disbelief that this day has arrived where he would give his whole life just to speak to this person again. The singer acknowledges that they have lost valuable time and are now suffering due to their own mistakes. They want to go back in time and start anew, but they know that is not possible.
Before leaving and being alone, the singer wants to cry and release themselves of the memories of this person. They want to forget the kisses and body of the lost love but not before having one last cry and dream. Furthermore, the singer wants to tell this person before parting that they did not like how their story ended.
Overall, the song is about remorse and the longing to go back in time to undo the mistakes made in the past. It is a poignant expression of how we can regret not cherishing someone enough and how the pain of that regret can linger.
Line by Line Meaning
Jamás imaginé que llegara este día
I never thought this day would come
Donde apostaría yo toda mi vida
Where I would bet my whole life
Por amarte y por hablarte otra vez
To love you and speak to you again
Pero qué diablos, ya perdí todo mi tiempo
But what the hell, I've lost all my time
Y por mis errores ahora estoy sufriendo
And now I'm suffering because of my mistakes
Quisiera regresar
I want to go back
Pero antes de andar y salir de tu vida
But before leaving your life
Y andar solo, ay
And walk alone
Quisiera llorar
I want to cry
Y sacarme de adentro tus besos, tu cuerpo
And get rid of your kisses and your body inside me
Antes de olvidar
Before forgetting
Quisiera llorarte una vez más y soñarte
I want to cry for you once more and dream of you
Antes del libro cerrar
Before closing the book
Quisiera contarte que no me gustó su final
I want to tell you that I didn't like how it ended
Antes, hey-ey, ey
Before, hey-ey, ey
Jamás imaginé que llegaría a perderte
I never imagined I would lose you
Llegué a sentirme tan seguro de tenerte (ah-ah-ah-ah)
I even felt so sure I had you
Pero ves, mi vida, que no fue así
But as you can see...my life, it wasn't like that
Pero antes de andar y salir de tu vida
But before leaving your life
Y andar solo, ay
And walk alone
Quisiera llorar
I want to cry
Y sacarme de adentro tus besos, tu cuerpo
And get rid of your kisses and your body inside me
Antes de olvidar
Before forgetting
Quisiera llorarte una vez más y soñarte
I want to cry for you once more and dream of you
Antes del libro cerrar
Before closing the book
Quisiera contarte que no me gustó su final
I want to tell you that I didn't like how it ended
Antes de olvidar (antes)
Before forgetting (before)
Quisiera llorarte una vez más y soñarte (ay-ay-ay, contarte)
I want to cry for you once more and dream of you (cry for you)
Antes del libro cerrar (antes, antes)
Before closing the book (before, before)
Quisiera contarte que no me gustó su final
I want to tell you that I didn't like how it ended
Antes
Before
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Obed Bermudez
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quien en febrero 2024 escuchando este temazo que nunca pasa de moda!
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Yo en estos momentos febrero 2024❤😢
@jesusserrano6929
Buena música que salieron en esos años y hasta el día de hoy siguen siendo buena música 🎶
@jimenezMoiss7u7
Se la dedicare hoy, porque justamente me alejare de ella como un caballero dedicándole esta bella obra de arte 💔🫡
@josephnegrete7138
Febrero 2024
@jorgerodrigueztorricos2959
Buena música y me trae muchos recuerdos de cuando andaba enamorado ❤❤ saludos desde bolivia marzo del presente año
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Quién la escucha en este 2024, su letra, su melodía, y cómo la canta llega al cora 🌱🫶🏻
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Seamos honestos, YouTube no te recomendo esta obra de arte, tu viniste por cuenta propia a escuchar esta bella y nostálgica canción
@freddycalficoy7621
confirmo
@tremendojuan100
Si me la recomendó bajo una playlist mía de música de los 90’s