Besame 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