To The All Knowing

To the All-Knowing, my Lord:

Knowing I can only see my past

Knowing you can always see the future

I am grateful for my present

Obsessed

"I was like, why you so obsessed with me?"

"Obsessed" (written by Mariah Carey, Terius Nash, and Christopher Stewart © 2009) from the album "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel"

In loving memory of "Lucas Ramos," R.I.P./En paz descanse!

The Audacity of "Precious"

Photo by Robert Maxwell for the New York Times

Mundo Sobre Ruedas

Time & Place

Everytime, anyplace

You seem to appear

In my mind very clear

Loud and clear

Your voice seem to fill my ears

With sweet sounds and beauty

Anytime, everyplace

You seem to sense my tears

Sending warm kisses my way

For The Record (Cover)

(Music & Lyrics: M. Carey, B. Cox, A.Shropshire)

For the record
You oughta know
You wasn't thinking
When you let me go

But whatever
That's how it goes
Win some you lose some
And others you hold in your heart

Why it gets so hard
Tears you all apart
Even though you try to let go
No, no, no

Suddenly you're here
And it's so surreal
And I don't know
What the deal

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

Them other irregularities
They can't compete with [OP]
The whole entire world can tell
That you love yourself some me ;)

People see you know
Asking all about
Me and how they always thought we
Were so perfect together

Let's re-write the end
Start over again
And it's gon go better now

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

For the record
"You'll always be a part of me"
No matter what you do
And for the record
Can't nobody say
I didn't give "my all" to you

And for the record
I told you "underneath the stars"
That you "belong" to me
For the record
It's obvious that
We just "can't let go" of us, "honey"

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

For the record, baby
Now you know

Obsessed (video)

I'm so "Obsessed" with this MC song!

(Written by M. Carey, The-Dream, and Tricky)

Enjoy,

O.

Maybe

Maybe there was no other way out

Maybe we lost our way

What ever is the reason you don't want to stay

I need to hear it from you so I can say

"Maybe it's the best for us to go our separate ways"

The coffees and kisses we shared

Maybe there was nothing special between us

Maybe we never lost something worth to save

I feel I've wasted my time and many eggs

Over breakfasts and nonsense

Maybe would the best for us to go our separate ways

Omar Perez-Then

15 July 2009

Conconcito Publishing©

I'll Be There @ Michael Jackson Memorial

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The Beat of Your Heart

Before you leave

Before the trumpets announce your goodbye

I want to take a moment and lay by your side

"Cause we will never say bye bye"

While you're gone

While the silence keeps filling my mind

I want to celebrate your kindness and think of your smile

I'll knit a spider-web with the memories I have inside

After you come back

When the moon aligns with mars

I want to tell you how much I missed being by your side

And secretly wake up to hear the beat of your heart

Omar Perez-Then

1st July 2009

Conconcito Publishing©

Tribute to Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

"Whatever Happens" is from the Invincible album and it's one of my favorites! This is my tribute to him for his music and artistry. R.I.P.

He gives another smile, tries to understand her side
To show that he cares, she can't stay in the room
She's consumed with everything that's been goin' on
She says

[Chorus]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand

Everything will be alright, he assures her
But she doesn't hear a word that he says
Preoccupied, she's afraid
Afraid what they've been doin's not right
He doesn't know what to say, so he prays
Whatever, whatever, whatever

[Chorus]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand

Obsessed

Mariah's new single "Obsessed," enjoy!

OBSESSED (Mariah Carey - C. Tricky Stewart - Terius "The-Dream" Nash) I was like, "Why are you so obsessed with me?" So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh Will the real MC please, step to the mike? So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh So oh oh oh oh All up in the blogs Saying we met at the bar When I don't even know who you are Saying we up in your house Saying I'm up in your car But you in LA and I'm out at Jermaine's. I'm up in the A You so so lame and no one here even mentions your name It must be the weed. It must be the E Cause you be popping hood You get it popping, Oh Why you so obsessed with me (Boy I wanna know) Lying that you're sexing me (when everybody knows) It's clear that you're upset with me Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this You're delusional, you're delusional Boy you're losing your mind It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex Seeing right through you like you're bathing in Windex Boy why you so obsessed with me? You on your job You hating hard Ain't gon' feed you I'm gonna let you starve Gasping for air I'm ventilation You out of breath Hope you ain't waiting Telling the world how much you miss me But we never were So why you trippin' You a mom and pop I'm a corporation I'm the press conference and you a conversation Why you so obsessed with me (Boy I wanna know) Lying that you're sexing me (when everybody knows) It's clear that you're upset with me Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this You're delusional, you're delusional Boy you're losing your mind It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex Seeing right through you like you're bathing in Windex Boy why you so obsessed with me? Why you so obsessed with me Lying that you're sexing me It's clear that you're upset with me Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this You're delusional, you're delusional Boy you're losing your mind It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time Got you all fired up with y our napoleon complex Seeing right through you like you're bathing in windex Boy why you so obsessed with me?

Paradise (Not For Me)

I can't remember
When I was young
I can't explain
If it was wrong
My life goes on
But not the same
Into your eyes
My face remains

Chorus:

I've been so high
I've been so down
Up to the skies
Down to the ground

There is a light
Above my head
Into your eyes
My face remains

Solo Para Tí

Esta es una petición de mi amiga Paola Lithgow..."Solo Para Tí" de Camila, disfruten!

Rocks and Jewels

I'm not a stranger to pain, and for that reason, I don't like to see my friends get hurt, it hurts. I want for them, what I want for myself; love and light. I want them to smile and laugh freely without burdens or preoccupations. How you tell a friend "I am here, always"? I try be to a friend to my friends, I really do, and I think it's because I have incredible new and old friends; it's all about gratitude. I want for all my dear friends to find that special person to share their beautiful hearts with, real love. I have friends closer than my own siblings, family I've chosen. I want happiness for those extraordinary rocks and jewels in my life.

Viento & Agua • LBGLP Festival

Singing some tunes with my guitar

A fun-packed weekend with back-to-back performances! 

The 1st one was as a guest artist at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach as part of my friends Amanda & Shani's West Coast Tour. It was so rewarding to see new and familiar faces in the audience. Also, it served as an opportunity to network with other artists.

With Amanda & Shani after the show

On the Interfaith Stage

The 2nd one was at the LBGLP Festival in Long Beach. I was invited to sing in the Interfaith Stage. Most of the songs were inspirational and Christian. In addition, people were very receptive and friendly. There was also a very cool group of friends that were incredibly supportive and kind to come and see me perform... for the 1st time.

May these performances be the start of great things and bigger venues ;)

God bless,

O.

www.myspace.com/omarperezthen

Adiós Tito

Qué triste es despedirte Tito... siempre con buen ánimo y buena cara donde quiera que nos veíamos. Recuerdo que la última vez nos encontramos en el Conde, sin saber que esa sería la última vez. Siempre esperabas que te preguntara "tú sabe lo que yo pensé?" y tú respondías "Ay coñ*!". Espero que descanses en paz querido amigo.

La Fecha

Después de 2 años (y un chín) se acerca la fecha de mi graduación (Mayo 28) aquí en Long Beach City College. Par de años, varios meses, muchas semanas, días interminables y horas eternas estudiando música, trabajando como tutor de 3 materias (si mi profesora de Lengüa Española, Ana Peguero, me viera...): Español, francés e historia norteamericana, y viviendo innumerables experiencias que me han hecho crecer. No me puedo quejar, Dios me ha bendecido con tanto... no me quejar. Tengo una familia tan linda y amigos que admiro tanto; Desde aquí los aprecio mucho más y siempre estoy en la mejor disposición de hacer nuevas amistades. 

Ayer salió una entrevista que me hicieron de la revista del college y este fin de semana estaré cantando en 2 shows... aún es el comienzo de muchas cosas buenas que están en camino.

A Dios gracias =)

Intenté ©

Manos contritas
Fotos marchitas
Y las luces no brillan más
Se apagaron y se llevaron la sonrisa
Que tanto busqué en mi vida
Ahora no sé qué hacer
Porque los libros no me hablan de vuelta
Y el dolor es incandescente
Quema y no deja verme
El espejo solo refleja mi tristeza
Recuerdo la primera vez que llegaste
Me cubriste las primeras heridas
Ahora son rojas las vendas
Y el laberinto sí es verdad que enreda
Qué tanto fallé... si ni siquiera intenté


Omar Perez-Then
Conconcito Publishing ©
11 Mayo 2009

Jersey Boys Medley

This is a small group from the pop/jazz choir Studio Singers @ LBCC doing a medley from the musical "Jersey Boys," Enjoy!!!



Este es un grupo pequeño del coro pop/jazz Studio Singers del college cantando un popurrí del musical "Jersey Boys", disfruten!



Brothers from Other Mothers: Donnie, Omar, Adrian, Brian, Nathan, Skylar, and Dior.

Quimbara!

Este es un pedacito de una presentación en LBCC de la canción Quimbara con el grupo Tropicana... ganamos mejor conjunto :D Un abrazo a los que siguen la música en su corazón!

O.

Disfruten!!!

So What

This was just for fun, but I'd like to hear your comments!
My favorite lines are:
"I am a rock star
I got my rocks moves
and I don't need you tonight..."
sabias palabras de Pink!

The Sign

Siempre me ha gustado esta canción de Ace of Base, pero ahora tiene un sentido MAYOR!!! Las letras lo dicen TODO, jejeje. Ese momento de abrir los ojos a cosas que desconocemos es algo poderoso y nos da fuerza... a veces, Dios nos pone cosas en el camino para aprender y crecer, seguir adelante, ser mejores. Ojalá estuviera en Santo Domingo para verlos en vivo, porque me trae recuerdos del Colegio Véritas (1993, 1ro. de bachillerato), mis amigos... bendiiito.

;)

Te Tuve

Te tuve una vez
Con mis manos te abracé
Te miré una y otra vez
Con mis labios te besé
Me reía sin querer
Tú reías también

Ahora todo es al revés
Como antes nada es
La nieve no vendrá otra vez
Porque solo en tus brazos encontré
Cosas más allá del placer
Me mata que no estés

Te tuve una vez
Y el recordar no me hace bien
Se mezclan las lágrimas con el café
Es difícil estar de pie
Me duele perder
Las batallas que ya luché


Omar Pérez-Then
Conconcito Publishing©
17 Feb. '09

Serenata/Serenade'09

Mi gente linda,

Escuchen, como no tengo a nadie en San Valentín, pero estoy en el ánimo de hacer sonreir a otros, he decidido tomar 5 de sus peticiones, canciones que les gustaría dedicar a su media naranaja (o toronja) o amigo(a). Una serenata. Para el viernes, subiré las 5 primeras entradas. Será divertido!

Gracias,
Omar.
www.myspace.com/omarperezthen

4 días después...

El día llegó y los videos están aquí. Debo agradecer a todos los que sometieron sus peticiones y sobre todos a los que corrieron a ponerlas. Fue una semana interesante aprenderme nuevas canciones para complacerlos. Por donde quiera que lo veo, ha sido productivo :) así que espero que le den pa'lante a sus videos y chequeen los demás, JUM, na'má digo.


Las 5 primeras entradas fueron, en orden de aparición:

1. Open Arms (Pao Pei)


2. Crush (Sandra)


3. Sail Away (Hendy)


4. La Gloria Eres Tú (Geo)


5. I Belong To You (Yanira)

Señales

Las señales no están en las luces

Están en mis manos

Las señales son como el agua

Pero pueden saciar la sed de algunos

Las señales pasan de largo

Esperan al primero que las encuentra

Como gatos se esconden

Hasta que llega el extraño

Con las palabras precisas

En el momento preciso

Todo comienza a hacer sentido

Hastas las señales

Que una vez no entendimos

Que algna vez nos dejaron confundidos

Vuelven al principio de las pirámides

Escalan los pensamientos de los sabios

Capturan la atención de los que prestan atención

Las señales están, pero no todos las vemos

No todos las vemos

Porque no hay peor observador, que el que se niega a ver

Puntos Suspensivos...

Puntos

Unidos por una línea

Caminan sin parar, sin pedir permiso

Con lápices en las manos

Patinan por las cartas

Que nunca escribiré

Acaso las leerías?

Acaso mostrarías el menor interés en mí,

En lo que digo?

Pensé que al buen entendedor 

Pocas palabras son suficientes

Haz demostrado todo lo contrario

Ni siquiera los libros de "self-help" te ayudan

Porque tu mente está en el limbo,

Vagando, perdida en el espacio

Como una frase que temina con puntos suspensivos...

Omar Pérez-Then
Conconcito Publishing©
10 Feb. '09

The Bridge

Where are we going?
Why the fast pace...?
My feet are tired,
My head is exhausted
Roundabouts
No way out
Circles
Back to square one
Against my will
But under my consent
Even though I've never been here before
This bridge looks so familiar
It brings me so many memories
Of you and me, apart
Caution, the floor is wet
And we might fall, again
All over again
Can't you see?
This is complicated
And loops make crazy
Tonight, I realize
You brought me here
Why did I let you?
'Cause I've let you
Why did I let myself?
I want to run as far as I can
Even if I slip on my way out
I don't care
I've broken my nose before
But I need to burn this bridge
Even if it's the only way to you
The one bridge that once united us
Is the one bridge that divide us
Once more, divided.


Omar Pérez-Then
Conconcito Publishing©
7 Feb. '09

Seattle

My favorite song on Mary Mary's album The Sound: Seattle.
Enjoy,

O.

I Stay In Love

This is a song that I recently I learned on the guitar, but wanted to experiment on the piano... please leave your comments here or on youtube (youtube)... thanks!


I Stay In Love (music & lyrics M. Carey, B. Cox)

Esta es una canción que me aprendí recientemente en la guitarra, pero quería inventar un poco con el piano... dejen sus comentarios aquí o en youtube, gracias!

I knew

I knew

I always knew

In the snow, or the beach

Mountain high, valley low

You were going to be there

Present

I knew that your presence

Would make my allergies senseless

In the dark, in the light

You always make me shine

Even when I can't see it

I knew

That your words are promises

Things that I can believe in

Beyond comprehension

Your peace is, will be

I knew

I know, I want to know more

Of your heart, your spirit, your soul

More of you, drink up

Until my thirst is quenched

Conconcito Publishing©
Jan 23, 2009.

I Wish, I Wish ©

I wish I could inspire you
Just like you inspire me
I wish I could sing
All the beautiful things you say to me
I wish I could play
The notes I hear when I'm with you
Sweet mornings
Warm afternoons
Silent nights
Next to you
I wish, I wish


Conconcito Publishing©
Jan 20, 2009.

1549 = Love

What happened yesterday in the Hudson River with the US Airways 1549, is a miracle of LOVE. I am not talking about the crash, the chaos, or the cold, because no one wants to be in that situation, ever, but starting with the pilot, who made a life saving decision, was a love thing. Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberg III, the rest of the crew, the passengers, and their absence of fear were present and filled with love. Strangers helping strangers to save each other, that is love. Thank God.

Incomprensible ©

My baby
Incomprensible
Que estás ahí siempre
Cuando abro los ojos
Y me haces dormir plenamente
De amor eterno me provees
En cada respiro
Te siento, exhalo
Verte llorar me hace llorar
No quiero ser el que cause dolor
Porque me traes sonrisas por doquier
No te dejaría caer
Aunque signifique vivir en el suelo para siempre
Nadie pondrá banderas en nuestra nave
Explicarme o justificarme
Sería una perdida de tiempo
Porque no hay arena en el mar
Para calcular la magnitud de lo que siento
Siempre serás tú, conmigo
Donde quiera que voy
Te llevo
El que no sabe, no ve
Lo lindo que es despertar a tu lado
Para el que no sabe, el que no ve
Es y siempre será
Incomprensible


Conconcito Publishing ©
Listen to "My Love" by The-Dream ft. Mariah while reading this (recommended)

Found By Love

I sing
I sing because I know that you
Somewhere, near or far
Are listening

I sing
I sing because I know that you
will find me

I want
I want to be found
By love


Inspired by the movie "August Rush."