Imagine waking up on a warm Caribbean morning, not needing coffee or fruit because the sweetest thing in the room is the person beside you. “Pedacito De Playa” is Fonseca’s sunny love letter to everyday romance: he wants nothing fancy, just “a little piece of beach” outside the window, a photo of them smiling in the living room, and the chance to dance under a blanket of stars until sunrise. The chorus paints love as a chaleco a prueba de balas – a bulletproof vest – showing how safe and unstoppable he feels when they are together.
Fonseca’s lyrics celebrate simple moments that grow into lifelong memories. He promises truth on their journey, dreams of still calling her mi novia when they are old, and playfully asks, “If no one is watching, what are we going to do?” In other words, the song is an invitation to build a forever kind of love out of small, joyful details: whispered thanks, spontaneous dances, and shared sunsets by the sea.
Juan Fernando Fonseca Carrera, known simply as Fonseca, is a celebrated Colombian singer and songwriter born in Bogotá in 1979. A graduate of both Javeriana University and the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Fonseca blends traditional Colombian rhythms such as vallenato and bullerengue with contemporary Latin pop and tropipop, creating a vibrant and heartfelt sound.
Since his debut in 2002, Fonseca has released multiple successful albums, including Corazón, Ilusión, and Agustín, earning seven Latin Grammy Awards and numerous nominations. He is not only recognized for his musical talent but also for his dedication to promoting Colombian culture and peace through his art. With collaborations alongside artists like Juanes and Victor Manuelle, Fonseca continues to be a prominent voice in Latin music, captivating audiences worldwide with his passionate performances and uplifting melodies.