"Ser o Parecer" (

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: "To Be or to Seem") is a song by Mexican

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group

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from their third studio

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'' (2006). The group also recorded a

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version of the song for ''

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'' (2006). It was released on September 18, 2006, as the album's

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. The Portuguese version was released two days later.

Background and composition

"Ser o Parecer" was written and produced by Armando Ávila. The song narrate a classic story of unrequited love, it tells of a girl who has fallen for a guy who never pays any attention to her. The lyrics of the song describe the girl's unsuccessful attempts to catch the guy's attention and "''despertar el interés vacío''", or "awaken the empty interest".

Chart performance

In the

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, "Ser o Parecer" debuted and peaked at position number 84 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the week ending December 16, 2006. On the

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chart, "Ser o Parecer" entered at number five on the week ending October 28, 2006. In its six-week on the chart, the single climbed to the top position of the chart on the week ending December 2, 2006, topping the chart for two consecutive weeks. "Ser o Parecer" stayed within the top-ten positions of the chart for fifteen consecutive weeks, from October 2006 to February 2007.

Music video

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announced on October 2, 2006, that the accompanying

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for "Ser o Parecer" was finished.

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officially released the video on

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. It was directed by Esteban Madrazo and filmed in

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while the group was touring the country. The video features all of the members of the group in trashy,

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attire. The video illustrates how the members changed from virtual unknowns to international superstars. In addition, it features CGI monster-like creatures on the streets along with the group.

Awards and nominations

Charts

Weekly charts

Notes

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