Despacito – English Lyrics

• By: Luis Fonsi

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and 'Despacito' is the perfect song to start with Spanish. Its repetitive and catchy chorus makes it easy to sing along and pick up new vocabulary related to love and romance. The song's blend of clear pop vocals and rhythmic reggaeton offers a great way to practice both pronunciation and understanding of different Spanish dialects. What makes 'Despacito' special is its global appeal; by learning this song, you're not just learning a language, but also connecting with a cultural phenomenon that brought people from all over the world together to dance.

[English]

Luis Fonsi - Despacito ( cover by J.Fla )

Yes, you know that I've been looking at you for a while

I have to dance with you today

I saw, that your gaze was already inviting me

Show me the way and I will go

You… you are like a magnet and I'm metal

I'm getting closer and I'm setting up the plan

Just the thought of it raises my heartbeat

Now, now I'm liking it more than normal

All my senses are asking for more

This should be taken without a rush

Slowly

I want to breathe slowly on your neck slowly

Let me whisper things in your ears

So that you remember when you're not with me

Slowly

I want to undress you with kisses slowly

Sign the walls of your maze

And make your whole body a manuscript

I wanna see your hair dance

I wanna be your rhythm

That you to teach my mouth all your favorite places

Let me overtake your danger zones

To make you scream and forget your own last name

Slowly

Slowly

I want to breathe slowly on your neck slowly

Let me whisper things in your ears

So that you remember when you're not with me

Slowly

I want to strip your kisses slowly

Sign the walls of your maze

And make your whole body a manuscript

Oh, I wanna see your hair dance

I wanna be your rhythm

I want you to teach my mouth

Your favorite places

Let me overtake your danger zones

To make you scream and forget your own last name

Slowly

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dance /dɑːns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
gaze /ɡeɪz/ A2	noun - a steady intent look
magnet /ˈmæɡnɪt/ A2	noun - an object that attracts certain materials, such as iron
closer /ˈkloʊsər/ A2	adjective - near in space or time
heartbeat /ˈhɑːrtbiːt/ A2	noun - a pulsation of the heart
senses /ˈsɛnsɪz/ A2	noun - a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus
slowly /ˈsloʊli/ A1	adverb - at a low speed
whisper /ˈhwɪspər/ A2	verb - speak very softly
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - touch or caress with the lips as a sign of affection
maze /meɪz/ B1	noun - a complex network of paths or passages
manuscript /ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/ B2	noun - a handwritten or typed document, especially a book, letter, or composition
rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/ A2	noun - a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
overtake /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/ B1	verb - catch up with and pass
scream /skrim/ A2	verb - give a loud, high, piercing cry or cries
neck /nɛk/ A1	noun - the part of the body joining the head to the shoulders

Key Grammar Structures

• I've been looking at you for a while

  ➔ Present perfect continuous

  ➔ The structure **have/has + been + verb‑ing** (""been looking"") shows an action that started in the past and is still continuing now.

• I have to dance with you today

  ➔ Modal verb + infinitive (obligation)

  ➔ ""have to"" expresses a personal necessity; it is followed by the base form of the verb ("dance").

• I saw, that your gaze was already inviting me

  ➔ Past simple + that‑clause with past continuous

  ➔ ""was inviting"" is the past continuous; it shows an ongoing action in the past at the moment of "saw".

• This should be taken without a rush

  ➔ Modal verb + passive infinitive

  ➔ ""should be taken"" combines the modal "should" with the passive form "be taken" to give advice about a future action.

• Let me whisper things in your ears

  ➔ Causative verb "let" + bare infinitive

  ➔ ""Let me"" is a polite request; after "let" we use the base form of the verb ("whisper").

• So that you remember when you're not with me

  ➔ Purpose clause with "so that" + present simple

  ➔ ""so that"" introduces the purpose of the previous request; the verb "remember" stays in the present simple because it refers to a general future condition.

• I want you to teach my mouth all your favorite places

  ➔ Verb "want" + object + infinitive clause

  ➔ ""want you to teach"" uses the pattern **want + object + to‑infinitive**; the verb after "to" shows the action the object should perform.

• And make your whole body a manuscript

  ➔ Causative verb "make" + object + complement

  ➔ ""make your whole body a manuscript"" follows **make + object + noun/complement**; it means to cause the object to become or be treated as the complement.