Before “Despacito” made him a household name, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi was already a master at turning romantic tension into catchy pop. In “Déjame O Dame Amor” ("Leave Me or Give Me Love") he sings from the edge of suspense, admitting that his partner has him “hanging by a thread” and that every silent moment feels like torture. The song’s lively rhythm hides an urgent message: he is done deciphering mixed signals.
Fonsi lays out a simple ultimatum. He wants his love interest to open her heart, stop the game of push and pull, and choose: “Déjame o dame amor.” Either walk away or dive into love, but do it now. The repeated chorus, pulsing with Latin pop energy, turns this personal plea into an irresistible sing-along that captures the universal impatience of waiting for someone to finally say yes.
Luis Fonsi, born Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero on April 15, 1978, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a renowned Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known worldwide for his soulful voice and captivating Latin pop hits. Launching his career in 1997 with the album Comenzaré, Fonsi steadily gained popularity across Latin America and beyond.
His global breakthrough came with the 2017 mega-hit "Despacito," featuring Daddy Yankee, which topped charts around the world and broke multiple Guinness World Records. The song’s success earned Fonsi numerous awards, including several Latin Grammys, and helped him become an ambassador of Puerto Rican culture and music. With a career spanning over two decades, Luis Fonsi continues to blend Latin pop, reggaeton, and ballads, collaborating with international artists and inspiring fans across the globe.