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'Despacito' lyrics translated to English are very raunchy

The song was banned by the Malaysian government for its 'obscene' lyrics, such as 'Let me trespass your danger zones' 

Jack Shepherd
Sunday 19 April 2020 00:22 BST
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(Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee in 'Despacito' video. Credit: YouTube)

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When people look back at the Summer of 2017, one of the first songs many will remember will be “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee.

Already, the track — the remix of which features Justin Bieber — has accumulated billions of streams worldwide, becoming one of the most streamed song of all time.

However, some parents might be a little befuddled when they realise what the lyrics to the number one track translate to.

One complaint has lead to Malaysia banning the song, the government calling the lyrics "obscene" and urging private radio station to censor the song.

So, what do the words to 'Despacito' — translation: "Slowly" — actually mean? Here are the translated lyrics, via Billboard, including the brilliant lines “I want to see your hair dance” and our personal go-to line, “Let me trespass your danger zones”.

Kendrick Lamar fans know his songs so well he just let the crowd rap 'Humble' a cappella and watched in awe

Yes, you know that I’ve been looking at you for a long time

I must dance with you today (DY)

(Daddy Yankee)

I saw that the look in your eyes was calling me

Show me the path that I will take (Oh)

(Luis Fonsi)

You, you’re the magnet and I’m the metal

I am getting closer and making a plan

Simply thinking about it makes my heart race (Oh yeah)

(Daddy Yankee)

Now, I’m already liking it more than usual

All of my senses are asking for more

We cannot do this in a rush

(Luis Fonsi)

Slowly

I want to breathe in your neck slowly

Let me murmur things in your ear

So that you remember if you’re not with me

Slowly

I want to undress you in kisses slowly

Firmly in the walls of your labyrinth

And of your body, I want to create a manuscript

Up, up

Up, up, up

I want to see your hair dance

I want to be your rhythm

Want you to show my mouth

Your favorite places (Favorite, favorite baby)

Let me trespass your danger zones

Until I make you scream

And you forget your last name

(Daddy Yankee)

If I ask for a kiss come give it to me

I know that you’re thinking about it

I’ve been trying to do it for awhile

Mami this is giving and giving it to you

You know that with me your heart goes bom bom

You know that from me that babe is looking for a bom bom

Come try my mouth and see if you like its taste

I want to see how much love fits in you

I’m not in a rush I want to experience this trip

Let’s start slowly, then savagely

Step by step, soft then softly

We come up against each other, little by little

When you kiss me in that state of distress

I see that you are malice and delicacy

Step by step, soft then softly

We come up against each other, little by little

And it’s just that your beauty is a puzzle

But to finish it here I have the missing piece

(Luis Fonsi)

Slowly

I want to breathe in your neck slowly

Let me murmur things in your ear

So that you remember if you’re not with me

Slowly

I want to undress you in kisses slowly

Firmly in the walls of your labyrinth

And of your body, I want to create a manuscript

Up, up, up, up

I want to see your hair dance

I want to be your rhythm

Want you to show my mouth

Your favorite places (Favorite, favorite baby)

Let me trespass your danger zones

Until I make you scream

And you forget your last name

Slowly

We’re gonna do it on a beach in Puerto Rico

Until the waves scream Oh Lord

So that my seal stays with you

(Daddy Yankee)

Step by step, soft then softly

We come up against each other, little by little

(Luis Fonsi)

I want you to show my mouth

Your favorite places (Favorite, favorite baby)

(Daddy Yankee)

Step by step, soft then softly

We come up against each other, little by little

(Luis Fonsi)

Until I make you scream

And you forget your last name

Slowly.

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