Sometimes, the most meaningful changes begin with recognising what was missing in our own childhood. For Erick Oscar, that realisation came in adulthood, when he began reflecting on why his parents rarely said “I love you.” Understanding that they had grown up without hearing those words themselves inspired him to make a different choice with his own family. He would tell his wife and children how much he loved them, creating a new tradition that could continue through generations.
That personal decision sits at the heart of “Show What I Feel,” a song about the importance of expressing affection rather than assuming the people closest to us already know how we feel. Love, in Oscar’s view, must be both heard and felt. It is not enough to carry affection privately; the people we care about deserve to experience it through our words and actions.
The song’s message reaches beyond romantic devotion to explore how families pass emotional habits from one generation to the next. Parents often repeat what they learned growing up, sometimes without realising what their children might be missing. Oscar’s story offers a different possibility: recognising those patterns and choosing to change them. By making expressions of love part of everyday family life, he hopes to give his children something they can carry into their own relationships.
This emphasis on honest communication reflects the wider approach to songwriting that has shaped Oscar’s musical journey. Born in Panama and now an American citizen, he has spent more than three decades playing acoustic guitar and writing songs. His father was a singer who introduced him to love songs and ballads during childhood, helping establish an early connection between music and emotional expression. Oscar has since written more than 1,200 songs, drawing on personal experiences and the belief that music can reach people in ways ordinary conversation sometimes cannot.
His background as a longtime acoustic guitarist with his church’s worship band has also informed his relationship with music. Although he works across country, Americana, pop, ballads and Latin genres, the underlying purpose remains consistent: the song must have something meaningful to say. His approach prioritises the story and emotional message rather than allowing musical style to dictate what the song should become.
In recent years, Oscar has expanded his creative process by learning music-production software. He now builds arrangements around his own lyrics, experimenting with tempos, instruments, vocal performances and different musical styles. Describing himself as an amateur producer, he approaches the process with curiosity and a desire to bring his ideas to life. That independent spirit allows him to explore his extensive catalogue while maintaining control over the stories he wants to tell.
What makes “Show What I Feel” particularly relatable is its recognition that love is not simply an emotion but something we practise. The song’s message encourages listeners to consider the words they use with their partners and children, and the small choices that can shape a family’s emotional legacy.
Ultimately, Erick Oscar offers a reminder that breaking a cycle does not always require a dramatic gesture. Sometimes, it begins with saying three words that previous generations struggled to express. Through “Show What I Feel,” he turns a personal realisation into an invitation for others to make love more visible, more audible and more present in their everyday lives.
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