“Besame Mucho” is a Spanish language song that was written in 1940 by Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez. The title translates to “Kiss me a lot” in English. The song is a popular bolero, which is a slow-tempo Latin American music genre that originated in Cuba. “Besame Mucho” has been covered by numerous artists in many languages, including English, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
The lyrics of the song are a plea from the singer to their lover to kiss them passionately and to never let the moment end. The song has a romantic and melancholic tone, and the melody is simple yet memorable.