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Darte un Beso by Prince Royce, Meaning, Translation & The Song That Made Bachata Cool

A love song so intense that thinking about her is a sin, looking at her is forbidden, and touching her is a crime. All he wants? To give her a kiss.

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Song

Darte un Beso
Prince Royce
2013 Released#1 Hot Latin Songs3 Latin Grammy noms#1 US Streaming

What Does "Darte un Beso" Mean?

"Darte un Beso" means "To Give You a Kiss." The song explores a love so intense it feels overwhelming, where every feeling is magnified to something that feels forbidden:

But despite all these "complications," the singer says all he truly wants is something simple: to give her a kiss and offer her everything, mornings, comfort, the sky itself.

πŸ’‘ Why It Resonates

The genius is in the contrast, enormous, overwhelming feelings reduced to the simplest gesture imaginable: a kiss. It captures how love can make the smallest moments feel like the most significant ones.

Key Lyrics Translated

"Quiero darte un beso... que te falte el aire"
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ "I want to give you a kiss... that takes your breath away"

The hook, pure, electric, and unforgettable. It's not just any kiss, it's one that leaves you breathless.

"Si amarte es complicado, pensarte es un pecado"
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ "If loving you is complicated, thinking of you is a sin"

This line captures the emotional escalation, each feeling is more intense and more "forbidden" than the last.

"Te regalo el cielo y las estrellas"
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ "I'll give you the sky and the stars"

A classic romantic promise, elevated by Prince Royce's smooth delivery over the bachata guitar line.

Who Is Prince Royce?

Prince Royce (Geoffrey Royce Rojas) is a Dominican-American singer from the Bronx, New York. He emerged in 2010 as a new generation bachata star, younger, more pop-oriented, and accessible to English-speaking audiences.

While Aventura fused bachata with R&B, and Romeo Santos pushed it to stadium-level, Prince Royce took bachata into mainstream pop territory. He made bachata the kind of song you'd hear on Top 40 radio alongside Rihanna and Bruno Mars.

Chart Success

#1
Hot Latin Songs
#1
Latin Pop Airplay
#1
Tropical Airplay (5 wks)
#1
US Streaming (4 wks)
3
Latin Grammy Noms
4th
Prince Royce #1 hit

"Darte un Beso" debuted at #2 on Hot Latin Songs, the highest debut for any artist since Billboard updated the chart's methodology. It was also the #1 streaming song in the entire US for four weeks, not just in Latin music, but overall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Darte un Beso" mean?
"To Give You a Kiss." A love song about feelings so intense they feel overwhelming, but all the singer wants is to give a simple kiss.
How successful was it?
#1 on Hot Latin Songs, Latin Pop Airplay, and Tropical Airplay. #1 US streaming for 4 weeks. 3 Latin Grammy nominations.
What album is it on?
"Soy el Mismo" (2013) by Prince Royce. Lead single.
Who is Prince Royce?
Dominican-American bachata singer from the Bronx. Known for making bachata accessible to pop audiences.
Is it a love song?
Yes, one of bachata's most romantic. Love so intense it feels forbidden, but all he wants is a kiss.