Despacito [Versión Portugués] Lyrics in English by Luis Fonsi, Israel Novaes
Arrepiar means 'to give goosebumps' or 'to make one's hair stand on end'. It's a vivid verb that describes a strong physical reaction, often associated with pleasure, fear, or excitement.
In "Despacito," the lyrics say, "Falar ao teu ouvido, até te arrepiar" (Speak into your ear, until it gives you goosebumps). This line beautifully captures the intimate and sensual nature of the song, suggesting a deep emotional and physical connection that the singer desires to evoke.
This Portuguese version of "Despacito" is all about slow, deliberate seduction. Luis Fonsi spots someone across the room and feels an immediate, powerful pull, singing, "Você tem a força do imã e eu sou o metal" (You have the force of a magnet and I am the metal). He's not trying to rush things, though. The whole point is to take it easy and savor every moment of the growing passion between them.
The chorus is a direct request to slow down: "Devagar / Só quero sentir teu corpo devagar" (Slowly / I just want to feel your body slowly). He wants to make the experience so memorable that she'll think of him later. The lyrics get pretty specific about his intentions, asking her to "Mostra para minha boca / Os seus lugares favoritos" (Show my mouth / Your favorite places). And in a nod to the original song and his home, he slips in a line in Spanish about taking this romance to a beach in Puerto Rico until even the waves are screaming.
