Bésame Mucho
Nat 'King' Cole Trio Lyrics


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Bésame, bésame mucho
Each time I cling to your kiss, I hear music divine
Bésame mucho
Hold me my darling and say that you'll always be mine.

This joy is something new
My arms enfolding you
Never knew this thrill before
Whoever thought I'd be
Holding you close to me
Whispering "It's you I adore"

Dearest one
If you should leave me
Each little dream would take wing, and my life would be through

Bésame mucho
Love me forever and make all my dreams come true
Bésame mucho,
bésame mucho.

This joy is something new
my arms enfoldong you
Never knew this thrill before
Whoever thought I'd be
Holding you close to me
Whispering "It's you I adore"

Dearest one
If you should leave me
Each little dream would take wing, and my life would be through

Bésame mucho
Love me forever and make all my dreams come true




Bésame mucho,
bésame mucho.

Overall Meaning

The song "Bésame Mucho" by the Nat King Cole Trio is a romantic and passionate love song from the perspective of someone who has recently found joy and fulfillment in their relationship. The lyrics speak of embracing the kiss of the beloved, which is compared to divine music, and holding each other close. The singer declares their love and devotion, urging their significant other to stay with them forever and make all their dreams a reality. They profess that if their love were to end, they would be lost and their life would no longer have meaning.


The song is a classic in the Latin American music repertoire, originally composed in 1940 by Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez. The melody and lyrics have been covered by numerous artists over the years in multiple languages and styles, including jazz, bossa nova, and pop. Nat King Cole's version is one of the most famous and has become a timeless representation of the romantic ballad genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Bésame, bésame mucho
Kiss me, kiss me a lot


Each time I cling to your kiss, I hear music divine
When I kiss you, it feels like I'm listening to beautiful music


Bésame mucho
Kiss me a lot


Hold me my darling and say that you'll always be mine.
Embrace me and promise that you'll be mine forever


This joy is something new
Happiness this great is unfamiliar


My arms enfolding you
I'm holding you tight in my arms


Never knew this thrill before
I've never felt this excited before


Whoever thought I'd be
I never expected to be


Holding you close to me
Holding you tightly


Whispering "It's you I adore"
Whispering that I love and admire you


Dearest one
My beloved


If you should leave me
If you were to go away from me


Each little dream would take wing, and my life would be through
All of my hopes and aspirations would disappear and my life would be meaningless


Bésame mucho
Kiss me a lot


Love me forever and make all my dreams come true
Promise to love me forever and make all my wishes a reality


Bésame mucho,
Kiss me a lot


bésame mucho.
Kiss me a lot.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@petersoto3769

Bésame, bésame mucho
Each time I cling to your kiss, I hear music divine
Bésame mucho
Hold me my darling and say that you'll always be mine.

This joy is something new
My arms enfolding you
Never knew this thrill before
Whoever thought I'd be
Holding you close to me
Whispering "It's you I adore"

Dearest one
If you should leave me
Each little dream would take wing, and my life would be through

Bésame mucho
Love me forever and make all my dreams come true
Bésame mucho,
bésame mucho.

This joy is something new
my arms enfoldong you
Never knew this thrill before
Whoever thought I'd be
Holding you close to me
Whispering "It's you I adore"

Dearest one
If you should leave me
Each little dream would take wing, and my life would be through

Bésame mucho
Love me forever and make all my dreams come true
Bésame mucho,
bésame mucho.



@krzysiekziokowski6250

Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche
La última vez

Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo perderte
Perderte después

Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche
La última vez

Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo perderte
Perderte después

Quiero tenerte muy cerca
Mirarme en tu ojos
Verte junto a mi
Piensa que tal ves mañana
Yo ya estaré lejos
Muy lejos de ti

Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche
La última vez

Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo perderte
Perderte después

Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo perderte
Perderte después

Que tengo miedo perderte
Perderte después



All comments from YouTube:

@lauraarreguin5135

Me encanta simplemente una de las mejores interpretaciones.

@felixbrown5281

Asi..es ..para mi lamejor interpretacion

@rosacarlos7226

Um dos maiores cantores de todos os tempos. Just one of best singer in all time.(?)

@juliomartinez-tq1sg

Que joya,un artista que se esforzó mucho para interpretar bellas canciones en nuestro idioma español,tu arte es un verdadero legado y regalo para todos los que somos melómanos. gracias maestro Nat King Colé,Dios te tenga en su santa gloria.

@KennyaMacedo10

É impressionante a versatilidade que ele tinha. Fez uma versão excelente de uma música que, na minha opinião já é um clássico incrível.

@catia2171

desde mi infancia la gran fan era mi madre y me inculcó las mejores piezas musicales que llevo en mi corazón y memoria y Nat es uno de los primeros

@RAQUEL7987

Recuerdo que la primera película que vi, siendo una niña, se cantaba ésta melodía, en negro y blanco la película, fue maravilloso. 

@rputran

NKC was probably one of the best jazz pianists ever - something often overlooked

@guevaraeadiaceag

Este hombre fue privilegiado con ésa voz tan exquisita. Es todo un arte!!!!!!

@guillermogonzalez7998

es muy hermoso escuchar a este gran cantante único en su época Q.E.P.D.

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