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Will you still be singing along to Justin Bieber's 'Despacito' knowing what the words actually mean? We're used to singing along to our favourite songs on the radio, embracing the lyrics and occasionally getting all the feels.

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? Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies.

Translate the song despacito

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Espero que no te moleste. For this line in the chorus, it should be "I want to strip you off with kisses slowly" Without the word "with" it kind of seems like he is taking away kisses instead of literally undressing you and kissing you everywhere. Desnudar is tricky to translate. Is this formal or crude? I don't know. Take off your clothes or disrobe you with kisses. Strip off your clothes with kisses. Peel off your clothes with kisses.

Translate the song despacito

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Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Yes, you know that I've been looking at you for a while. Read our privacy notice. One complaint has lead to Malaysia banning the song, the government calling the lyrics "obscene" and urging private radio station to censor the song. Will you still be singing along to Justin Bieber's 'Despacito' knowing what the words actually mean? I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We're used to singing along to our favourite songs on the radio, embracing the lyrics and occasionally getting all the feels. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments. Please enter a valid email address. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

It is a reggaeton and Latin pop song composed in common time with lyrics about desiring a sexual relationship, performed in a smooth and romantic way. The song topped the charts of 47 countries and reached the top 10 of six others. It also became the first Latin song to receive a diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.

More about Despacito. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Well, here are the full lyrics in English so just imagine how different the song would be if it was written over this side of the Atlantic! Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? One complaint has lead to Malaysia banning the song, the government calling the lyrics "obscene" and urging private radio station to censor the song. Big in America Push notifications. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments. Please enter a valid email address. 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. Thank you for registering Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in. Forgotten your password?