Besame Mucho
Before his international acclaim as a pop vocalist, Nathaniel Adams Coles b… Read Full Bio ↴Before his international acclaim as a pop vocalist, Nathaniel Adams Coles built an indelible reputation as a jazz pianist in the groundbreaking combo, The King Cole Trio. Born into a musical family, young Nat Coles (later changed to Cole) recorded with his older brother, Edward, in 1936 for the Decca label. The four sides cut by Eddie Cole's Solid Swingers gave the general public its first glimpse of Nat's gentle yet lively piano riffs. After touring with a revival show of Eubie Blake's revue Shuffle Along, Cole settled in Los Angeles, playing various nightclubs as a soloist. In 1937, club owner Bob Lewis suggested that Cole assemble a small band to work at his Swanee Inn on North La Brea. The group's unorthodox instrumentation and size - they had no drummer and, at the time, big bands were the rage - featured Wesley Prince on bass and the innovative phrasings of electric guitarist Oscar Moore. The Trio's blend of jump blues and jazzy instrumentals with bouncy vocal stylings was a collective effort, while Cole occasionally took the lead on standard ballads. After an uneventful 1939 session for the Davis & Schwegler recording company in Hollywood, The Trio accompanied Lionel Hampton on two recording dates the following summer. Their association with Hampton helped, and that winter The Trio signed with Decca. Their 1940-41 sessions for the label yielded sixteen songs and captured the attention of fellow musicians, fans and a handful of critics. Later that fall, The Trio sounded right at home with drummer Lee Young on a four-song session for the Ammor label. In 1942, Cole recorded with Red Callender and saxophonist Lester Young for the Philo/Aladdin label, Oscar Moore with Cole at the piano. Image courtesy of the Dave Dexter, Jr. Collection.producing a handful of recordings that became benchmarks in their individual careers. Signing with Capitol Records in 1943, The Trio consisted of Cole, Moore, and Johnny Miller, who had settled in as the permanent bassist. Moore left the fold in 1947 and Irving Ashby replaced him. Capitol Records featured The Trio less and less after that, while Cole was singled out as a vocalist often backed by lush string orchestras. By the 1950's, Cole's reputation as a singer had reached a wide pop audience and, upon his death in 1965, his place in music history was forever cemented. His fellow jazz peers, however, never forgot his equally unique touch on the piano and the influence his early trio work had on later performers such as Oscar Peterson, Red Garland, and Tommy Flanagan.

Besame Mucho
The 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 lyrics to The Nat King Cole Trio's song Besame Mucho speak to the intense love and passion between two people. The singer urges his lover to kiss him deeply and continuously, cherishing each moment they spend together. With each kiss, he hears heavenly music and experiences a joy he has never felt before. He promises to always hold her close, whispering his adoration for her. He declares that, without her, his life would be empty and meaningless.


These lyrics are a celebration of love, lust, and deep emotional connection. They evoke a sense of raw passion and devotion that is all-consuming. The singer's urgency and desire are palpable, and the listener can feel the intensity of his emotions.


Overall, Besame Mucho is a beautiful and powerful love song that captures the essence of true intimacy and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Bésame, bésame mucho
Kiss me, kiss me a lot


Each time I cling to your kiss, I hear music divine
Every time I hold on to your kiss, I hear a beautiful melody


Bésame mucho
Kiss me a lot


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


This joy is something new
This happiness is something I haven't experienced before


My arms enfolding you
My arms wrapped around you


Never knew this thrill before
I have never felt this excitement before


Whoever thought I'd be holding you close to me
I never imagined I would be holding you so close to me


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


Dearest one
My dearest love


If you should leave me
If you were to leave me


Each little dream would take wing, and my life would be through
All my hopes and dreams would be shattered and my life would be over


Love me forever and make all my dreams come true
Love me endlessly and make all my dreams a reality


Bésame mucho, bésame mucho.
Kiss me a lot, kiss me a lot.




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Written by: Consuelo Velazquez

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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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