Suavemente Lyrics in English by Elvis Crespo
Anhelo comes from the verb anhelar, which means 'to long for' or 'to yearn for'. It's a much more poetic and intense way to express desire than the common word 'quiero' (I want).
In this classic merengue hit, Elvis Crespo sings, "Un beso suave es lo que anhelo" (A soft kiss is what I long for). He uses this beautiful word to show the depth of his craving for a tender kiss, elevating a simple wish into a profound yearning.
Get ready for one of the most famous Merengue songs ever! Puerto Rican singer Elvis Crespo has one simple, urgent request in "Suavemente": he wants a kiss. And he is very specific about it. He doesn't just ask once, he begs, "Suavemente, bésame / Que quiero sentir tus labios / Besándome otra vez" (Softly, kiss me / Because I want to feel your lips / Kissing me again).
This isn't just any kiss. He wants one that's deep and soulful, "un beso bien profundo / Que me llegue al alma" (a very deep kiss / that reaches my soul). He describes how these kisses make him feel like he's floating, "Me siento en el aire" (I feel like I'm in the air), and how he feels like a prisoner to them, unable to escape. The whole song is a high-energy, joyful demand for affection, building and building on that one central idea: kiss me!
