Andrea Bocelli Bésame Mucho Lyrics English Translation
“Bésame Mucho” (“Kiss Me a Lot”) was written in 1941 by Consuelo Velázquez, who was about 15 years old at the time, in bolero style. Inspired by the Nightingale Aria from the opera “Goyescas” by Enrique Granados, she said that she had never been kissed when she wrote the song. It is one of the most popular songs of the 20th century and one of the most important songs in the history of Latin music. It was recognized in 1999 as the most recorded and covered song in Spanish of all time. The artist singing the song here is Andrea Bocelli. The song "Bésame Mucho" is a romantic ballad about a fear of losing a loved one. The lyrics urge the listener to kiss their partner as if it were the last time, expressing a sense of urgency and desperation in the face of potential separation. The repetition of the phrase "Bésame mucho" emphasizes the importance of physical affection and intimacy in the relationship. Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing, passion, and vulnerability.
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Kiss me, kiss me a lot
As if tonight were the last time
Kiss me, kiss me a lot
Because I'm afraid of losing you, losing you afterwards
Kiss me, kiss me a lot
As if tonight were the last time
Kiss me, kiss me a lot
Because I'm afraid of losing you, losing you afterwards
Verse 1
I want to have you very close
Look into your eyes, see you next to me
Think that maybe tomorrow
I'll already be far, very far from you
Chorus 2
Kiss me, kiss me a lot
As if tonight were the last time
Kiss me, kiss me a lot
Because I'm afraid of losing you, losing you afterwards
Kiss me, kiss me a lot
Because I'm afraid of losing you, losing you afterwards
Because I'm afraid of losing you
Losing you afterwards
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