A native of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Vargas was a classically-trained tenor who originally sang opera but gained fame with his renditions of popular songs. He made many musical guest appearances in films from 1936 onward, but also had more substantial acting roles in a few pictures, achieving over 70 screen credits in total.
In 1942, Vargas performed at the White House for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of many honors he received during his long career. He also performed in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Vargas died in Mexico City, Mexico at age 83.
Besame Mucho
Pedro Vargas Lyrics
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Como si fuera esta la noche
La última vez
Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después
Mirarme en tus ojos
Verte junto a mí
Piensa que tal vez mañana
Yo ya estaré lejos
Muy lejos de aquí
Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta la noche
La última vez
Bésame, bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a perderte
Perderte después
The lyrics to Pedro Vargas's song "Bésame Mucho" talk about the fear of losing someone that one deeply loves. The song encourages the listener to kiss their lover passionately and lovingly, as if it is the last night they will be together. The repeated phrases of "bésame, bésame mucho" emphasize the intensity of the moment and the desire to be close to the one they love. The singer also highlights the importance of the present moment, as they fear that they may lose their lover in the future.
The verse, "Quiero tenerte muy cerca/Mirarme en tus ojos/Verte junto a mi" shows a deep need for the physical presence of the lover, wanting to be as close as possible and gaze into their eyes. The final stanza, "Piensa que tal vez mañana/Yo ya estaré lejos/Muy lejos de aquí", highlights the fear of the unknown and what may happen in the future. The song ends with a plea to kiss one's lover deeply and passionately, as if it is the last time they will ever see them.
Line by Line Meaning
Bésame, bésame mucho
Kiss me, kiss me a lot
Como si fuera esta la noche
As if tonight were the last time
La última vez
The final time
Que tengo miedo a perderte
For I am afraid of losing you
Perderte después
Losing you later
Quiero tenerte muy cerca
I want to hold you very close
Mirarme en tus ojos
Gazing into your eyes
Verte junto a mí
Seeing you beside me
Piensa que tal vez mañana
Think that maybe tomorrow
Yo ya estaré lejos
I will already be far away
Muy lejos de aquí
Very far from here
Writer(s): Velázquez
Contributed by Ethan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@celeste7215
Magistral don Pedro Vargas, la canción mexicana más internacional
@robertcame
CANTOR SENSACIONAL, BELÍSSIMA VOZ!!!!!!!!!!!!
@sergiocarrillo508
Sin duda, la mejor interpretación masculina de Bésame mucho es la del gran Pedro Vargas.
@jamal2825
@spoiferaaguilarcoaquira533
A inicios de los 1940s . Inmortal.
@MsMaricota64
Ele também esteve no BRASIL, onde cantou numa boate para um público seleto, dançou com algumas frequentadoras... Era muito amado aqui, as brasileiras eram muito românticas.
@Al-wu8is
Thank you. I love this version.
@1208rey
DON PEDRITO MALANGAS MAESTRAZOOOOOO
@adagarcia2179
nadie canto esta cancion como el gran pedro vargas. la aprendi de jovencita y era una de mis favoritas. ag.
@1998artek
El que mas o el que menos se ha enamorado con esa cancion de Consuelo Velazquez