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."
Recuerdo
Obie Bermúdez Lyrics
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Relajate un momento quiero decirte tantas cosas
Ocupa tu mirada en tus dibujos why tus palabras
Probablamente sientas que tu tristeza se mezcla en la ausencia
Why entre cuatro paredes mi jardín en tu ventana abierta
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
Soy el fantasma que en tu cama aparece
Why que tu cuerpo estremece cuando piensas en mi
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
Why que en la noches se hare dueño de ti
Soy el calor que sientes entre tus piernas susurrando
Mi nombre se que piensas en mi
Relajate un momento why mira bien a tu costado
Ese que dice amarte no se imagina que yo vivo en ti en que he hablado
A mi ya no me importa fuiste mi vida why mi fracaso
Jugaste con mis besos why hoy por hoy te lo voy a cobrar a plazos
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
Why que en las noches no te deja dormir
Soy el fantasma que en tu cama aparece
Why que tu cuerpo estremece cuando piensas en mi
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
Why que en la noches se hare dueño de ti
Soy el calor que sientes entre tus piernas susurrando
Mi nombre se que piensas en mi
Yeah, aaaaa
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
(Soy el recuerdo)
Why que en las noches no te deja dormir
(No te deja dormir)
Soy el fantasma que en tu cama aparece
Why que tu cuerpo estremece cuando piensas en mi
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
(Por tu puerta)
Why que en la noches se hare dueño de ti
(Dueño de ti)
Soy el calor que sientes entre tus piernas susurrando
Mi nombre se que piensas en mi
(Ahh, ehh, ahh)
The song "Recuerdo" by Obie Bermúdez is a poignant reflection on lost love and the lasting impact it can have on one's memories and emotions. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret as the singer addresses his former lover, telling her to take a moment to reflect on their past together. He acknowledges that she may feel a sense of sadness and emptiness in his absence, and he reminds her of the beauty of their love by describing the garden outside her window as a symbol of their connection.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of memory to shape one's emotions and behavior. The singer declares himself to be the "recuerdo" or memory that enters her room at night and keeps her from sleeping. He imagines himself as a ghostly presence that haunts her dreams and causes her body to tremble with desire. Despite the pain of their separation, he takes some solace in the fact that she still remembers him and thinks of him with longing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Recuerdo" offer a moving depiction of the complexity of human emotion and the lasting impact of love on our lives. They remind us that even when a relationship ends, its memory can continue to shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions in profound ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Parara, pa, pa
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Relajate un momento quiero decirte tantas cosas
Take a moment to relax, I want to tell you so many things
Ocupa tu mirada en tus dibujos y tus palabras
Focus your attention on your drawings and your words
Probablamente sientas que tu tristeza se mezcla en la ausencia
You probably feel that your sadness mixes in the absence
Y entre cuatro paredes mi jardín en tu ventana abierta
And between four walls, my garden in your open window
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
I am the memory that crosses your door
Y que en las noches no te deja dormir
And doesn't let you sleep at night
Soy el fantasma que en tu cama aparece
I am the ghost that appears in your bed
Y que tu cuerpo estremece cuando piensas en mi
And that shakes your body when you think about me
Soy el calor que sientes entre tus piernas susurrando
I am the warmth you feel between your legs, whispering
Mi nombre se que piensas en mi
I know you think of me
Relajate un momento y mira bien a tu costado
Take a moment to relax and look at your side
Ese que dice amarte no se imagina que yo vivo en ti en que he hablado
The one who says he loves you cannot imagine that I live in you, in what I've spoken
A mi ya no me importa fuiste mi vida y mi fracaso
I don't care anymore; you were my life and my failure
Jugaste con mis besos y hoy por hoy te lo voy a cobrar a plazos
You played with my kisses and now I'm going to charge you in installments
Yeah, aaaaa
N/A
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
I am the memory that crosses your door
Y que en las noches no te deja dormir
And doesn't let you sleep at night
Soy el fantasma que en tu cama aparece
I am the ghost that appears in your bed
Y que tu cuerpo estremece cuando piensas en mi
And that shakes your body when you think about me
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
I am the memory that crosses your door
Y que en las noches se hare dueño de ti
And that will become your owner at night
Soy el calor que sientes entre tus piernas susurrando
I am the warmth you feel between your legs, whispering
Mi nombre se que piensas en mi
I know you think of me
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
I am the memory that crosses your door
Y que en las noches no te deja dormir
And doesn't let you sleep at night
Soy el fantasma que en tu cama aparece
I am the ghost that appears in your bed
Y que tu cuerpo estremece cuando piensas en mi
And that shakes your body when you think about me
Soy el recuerdo que atraviesa tu puerta
I am the memory that crosses your door
Y que en las noches se hare dueño de ti
And that will become your owner at night
Soy el calor que sientes entre tus piernas susurrando
I am the warmth you feel between your legs, whispering
Mi nombre se que piensas en mi
I know you think of me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIAN MARCO, OBED BERMUDEZ
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