Bachata En Fukuoka Lyrics in English by Juan Luis Guerra
Anhelo expresses a deep, almost aching desire or yearning for something.
In the lyric "Caminé la playa de Momochi, mi anhelo", Juan Luis Guerra paints the beach itself as the object of his heartfelt longing, adding a layer of poetic emotion that’s more intense than a simple “wish.” It’s a beautiful, less-common word that invites learners to explore nuanced feelings in Spanish.
This song is a beautiful travel diary from the Dominican Republic's own Juan Luis Guerra. He finds himself all the way in Fukuoka, Japan, but his mind is on someone far away. The journey itself sounds like a dream: he travels for nine hours and says he "crucé por Rusia con escala en tu boca" [crossed through Russia with a layover in your mouth]. It's a wonderfully romantic way to describe a kiss that feels like a whole trip.
Once in Japan, he walks the real-life Momochi beach and sees a sunset, but everything reminds him of the person he's missing. He imagines singing and dancing with them, declaring, "Quiero cantar contigo / Una bachata en Fukuoka" [I want to sing with you / A bachata in Fukuoka]. The song mixes the sights of Japan, like seagulls and saying "sayonara" [goodbye], with memories of "besos, me daba tu boca" [kisses, your mouth gave me]. It's about carrying love and music with you, no matter how far from home you are.
