Picture this: a balmy Roman night in the summer of 2002, a tiny café table for two, and a full moon acting as the only spotlight. Time is ticking toward 3 a.m., yet for Luis Fonsi and Laura Pausini’s characters, every second bursts with possibility. Roma tells the story of two strangers who let their hearts overrule the clock, risk an impulsive kiss, and become playful “thieves” of each other’s affection. Love appears without warning, asks no permission, and—just like a stolen kiss—feels deliciously reckless.
Years later they reunite at the same café, proving that destiny has a flair for sequels. Memories flood back, faith in romance is renewed, and those stolen kisses beg to be repeated. The song is a celebration of second chances, spontaneous chemistry, and the magical pull of Rome itself. It reminds us that sometimes all we need is “un pedazo de cielo”—a tiny slice of heaven—to make the heart race again.
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.