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The Real Meaning Behind 'Despacito' By Luis Fonsi

Well, it turns out Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" is actually pretty saucy. For those who do not speak Spanish, the word 'despacito' literally translates to 'slowly' in English and the song is all about wanting to dance slowly with someone while getting very close. Per Billboard, the chorus translated into English reads, "Slowly / I want to breathe in your neck slowly / Let me murmur things in your ear / So that you remember if you're not with me." 

Fonsi then continues, "I want to undress you in kisses slowly / Firmly in the walls of your labyrinth / And of your body, I want to create a manuscript." He adds, "I want to see your hair dance / I want to be your rhythm / Want you to show my mouth / Your favorite places (favorite, favorite baby) / Let me trespass your danger zones / Until I make you scream / And you forget your last name." Other NSFW lyrics include Daddy Yankee saying, "I want to see how much love fits in you."

Justin Bieber's remix of the track sees him set up the saucy words. The star begins the song in English, singing romantic lines, which include (per Genius), "Make me wanna savor every moment slowly, slowly / You fit me tailor-made, love how you put it on."

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Martina Birk

Update: 2024-05-16