Despacito by Luis Fonsi is a romantic song about two people who are drawn to each other and take their time to explore their feelings. The lyrics describe the couple's journey from the initial attraction to the desire to take things further, with the singer asking the other person to show him their favorite places and to let him go beyond their boundaries. The song culminates in a plea to make their love last forever on a beach in Puerto Rico.

Luis Fonsi is a singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer, born on April 15, 1978 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is best known for his 2017 single "Despacito," which became the most streamed song of all time. The music video was the most-watched YouTube video of all time until November 2020, with over 7 billion views. Fonsi received his first Latin Grammy Award nominations in the Record of the Year category and won Song of the Year thanks to the song "Aquí Estoy Yo". The song also won three Billboard Latin Music Awards. Fonsi has collaborated with many artists, including Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, and Demi Lovato.