Luis Fonsi was born on April 15, 1978, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. As a child, he loved music and joined the San Juan Children’s Choir. His family moved to Florida when he was young, where he continued his music studies.
His work has earned him multiple Latin Grammy Awards. His song “Despacito” with Daddy Yankee became a worldwide hit in 2017. The track set records by reaching number one in 47 countries. It also became the most-streamed song of all time, with over 7 billion views on YouTube.
About the Song
“Despacito” came out in January 2017 with both Spanish and English versions.
The song mixes Latin pop, and reggaeton sounds with catchy lyrics. Justin Bieber later joined for a remix, which helped the song gain fans worldwide and stay at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | January 12, 2017 |
| Album | Despacito & Mis Grandes Exitos |
| Writers | Daddy Yankee, Erika Ender, Luis Fonsi & Marty James. |
| Producers | Andrés Torres & El Dandee. |
Despacito Lyrics by Luis Fonsi
Despacito Lyrics by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
Intro: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
Ay, ¡Fonsi! ¡DY!
Oh-oh, oh, no, oh, no, oh
¡Hey, yeah!
Diri-diri-diririri, Daddy, go!
Sí, sabes que ya llevo un rato mirándote
Tengo que bailar contigo hoy (¡DY!)
Vi que tu mirada ya estaba llamándome
Muéstrame el camino que yo voy (Oh)
Verso 1: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
Tú, tú eres el imán y yo soy el metal
Me voy acercando y voy armando el plan
Solo con pensarlo, se acelera el pulso (Oh, yeah)
Ya, ya me está gustando más de lo normal
Todos mis sentidos van pidiendo más
Esto hay que tomarlo sin ningún apuro
Estribillo: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
Despacito
Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito
Deja que te diga cosas al oído
Para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo
Despacito
Quiero desnudarte a besos despacito
Firmar las paredes de tu laberinto
Y hacer de tu cuerpo todo un manuscrito
(Sube, sube, sube), ah (Sube, sube)
Post-Estribillo: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
Quiero ver bailar tu pelo, quiero ser tu ritmo (Woah, woah)
Que le enseñes a mi boca (Woah, woah)
Tus lugares favoritos (Favorito’, favorito’, baby)
Déjame sobrepasar tus zonas de peligro (Eh; woah, woah)
Hasta provocar tus gritos (Woah, woah)
Y que olvides tu apellido (Rrr; DY)
Verso 2: Daddy Yankee
Si te pido un beso, ven, dámelo, yo sé que estás pensándolo (Eh)
Llevo tiempo intentándolo (Eh), mami, esto es dando y dándolo
Sabes que tu corazón conmigo te hace bam-bam
Sabes que esa beba está buscando de mi bam-bam
Ven, prueba de mi boca para ver cómo te sabe (Eh-eh; ¡plo!)
Quiero, quiero, quiero ver cuánto amor a ti te cabe
Yo no tengo prisa, yo me quiero dar el viaje
Empezamos lento, después salvaje
Pre-Estribillo: Daddy Yankee
Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito
Nos vamo’ pegando, poquito a poquito
Cuando tú me besas con esa destreza
Veo que eres malicia con delicadeza
Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito
Nos vamo’ pegando, poquito a poquito (Oh-oh)
Y es que esa belleza es un rompecabezas (No, no)
Pero pa’ montarlo aquí tengo la pieza, oye (Yo, yo; ¡plo!)
Estribillo: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
Despacito
Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito (Yo)
Deja que te diga cosas al oído (Yo)
Para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo (Plo, plo)
Despacito (¡Plo!)
Quiero desnudarte a besos despacito (Yeah-eh)
Firmar las paredes de tu laberinto
Y hacer de tu cuerpo todo un manuscrito
(Sube, sube, sube), ah (Sube, sube)
Post-Estribillo: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
Quiero ver bailar tu pelo, quiero ser tu ritmo (Eh, woah, woah)
Que le enseñes a mi boca (Woah, woah)
Tus lugares favoritos (Favorito’, favorito’, baby)
Déjame sobrepasar tus zonas de peligro (Eh, woah, woah)
Hasta provocar tus gritos (Woah, woah)
Y que olvides tu apellido
Puente: Luis Fonsi
Despacito
Vamo’ a hacerlo en una playa en Puerto Rico
Hasta que las olas griten: “¡Ay, bendito!”
Para que mi sello se quede contigo
(Báilalo)
Outro: Daddy Yankee & Luis Fonsi
Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito (Oh, yeah-yeah)
Nos vamos pegando, poquito a poquito (No, no; oh)
Que le enseñes a mi boca
Tus lugares favoritos
Favorito’, favorito’, baby (Ooh)
Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito
Nos vamos pegando, poquito a poquito
Hasta provocar tus gritos (Fonsi)
Y que olvides tu apellido (DY)
Despacito
Despacito English Lyrics Translation
Intro: Justin Bieber
Come and move that in my direction
So thankful for that, it’s such a blessin’, yeah
Turn every situation into heaven, yeah
Oh, you are
My sunrise on the darkest day
Got me feelin’ some kind of way
Make me wanna savor every moment slowly, slowly
You fit me, tailor-made love, how you put it on
Got the only key, know how to turn it on
The way you nibble on my ear, the only words I wanna hear
Baby, take it slow so we can last long
Verse 1: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
Oh, you, you are the magnet and I’m the metal
I keep getting closer and building up the plan
Just thinking about it raises my heartbeat
Oh, yeah I, I’m already liking you more than usual
All my senses are asking for more
This needs to be taken with no hurry
Chorus: Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber
Slowly
I want to smell your neck slowly
Let me whisper things in your ear
So that you’ll remember if you’re not with me
Slowly
I want to undress you with my kisses, slowly
I sign the walls of your labyrinth
And make your whole body a manuscript
(Hop on, hop on, hop on!
Hop on, hop on!)
Post-Chorus: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
I want to see your hair dance
I want to be your rhythm
And you show my mouth
Your favorite places
(Favorite, favorite, baby)
Let me surpass your danger zones
To make you scream
And you forget your last name
Verse 2: Daddy Yankee
If I ask you for a kiss, come, give it to me
I know that you’re thinking about it
I’ve been trying for a while
Baby, this is giving and giving it
You know that your heart with mine makes you go bang-bang
You know that she is looking for my bang-bang
Come, taste from my mouth to see what it tastes like
I want to, I want to, I want to see how much love you can take in
I am not in a hurry, I want to take the trip
Let’s start slow, then wild
Pre-Chorus: Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber
Step by step, smooth and gentle
We’re sticking together, little by little
When you kiss me with such skill
I see that you’re malice with tenderness
Step by step, smooth and gentle
We start sticking, little by little
And such beauty is a puzzle
But to solve it here I have the piece
Listen!
Chorus: Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber
Slowly
I want to smell your neck slowly
Let me whisper things in your ear
So that you remember if you’re not with me
Slowly
I want to undress you with my kisses, slowly
I sign the walls of your labyrinth
And make your whole body a manuscript
(Hop on, hop on, hop on!
Hop on, hop on!)
Post-Chorus: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
I want to see your hair dance
I want to be your rhythm
And you show my mouth
Your favorite places
(Favorite, favorite, baby)
Let me surpass your danger zones
To make you scream
And you forget your last name
Bridge: Luis Fonsi
Slowly
This is how we do it down in Puerto Rico
I just wanna hear you screaming, “Oh my god!”
I can move forever when it is with you
Dance!
Outro: Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi & Justin Bieber
Step by step, smooth and gentle
We’re sticking together, little by little
You show my mouth
Your favorite places
(Favorite, favorite, baby)
Step by step, smooth and gentle
We’re sticking together, little by little
Until we provoke screams (Fonsi)
And you forget your last name (D.Y.)
Slowly
Live Performances of Despacito by Luis Fonsi
1. Despacito Live from The Tonight Show (6 Sept 2017)
2. Despacito Live from Conan (15 Jun 2017)
Similar Songs Like Despacito
Here are songs that share similar themes and musical elements to the song “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi, ft. different artists:
- “Échame La Culpa” – with Demi Lovato (2017) This song blends Spanish and English lyrics over upbeat Latin rhythms. The music video gained 100 million views in its first week.
- “Imposible” – with Ozuna (2018) The song combines soft pop melodies with urban beats. The lyrics tell a story about an impossible love between two people.
- “Calypso” – with Stefflon Don (2018) A summer-themed song with island beats and dancehall influences. The track mixes Spanish vocals with English rap verses.
- “Date La Vuelta” – with Sebastián Yatra and Nicky Jam (2019) Three different singing styles come together in this track. Each artist brings a unique touch to this pop song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does Despacito Mean in Slang?
“Despacito” means “slowly” in Spanish. In the song’s context, it refers to taking things slow in a romantic way.
What Language is Spoken in Despacito?
The original version is in Spanish. The remix with Justin Bieber includes both Spanish and English lyrics.
Is Despacito the Most Popular Song Ever?
By streaming numbers, yes. It held the record for the most-watched YouTube video until 2020, reaching over 7 billion views.
Is Despacito a Cuban Song?
No. It’s a Puerto Rican song. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, both Puerto Rican artists, created and performed it.
