La Despedida Lyrics in English Daddy Yankee

La Despedida shows another side of Puerto Rico’s urban superstar Daddy Yankee. Instead of rapid–fire rap, he offers a tender farewell to someone he loves deeply. The singer begs for one last kiss, knowing that every night apart will be filled with dreams of the other person’s return. He is torn between logic - “distance makes love stronger” - and a heart that refuses to accept separation. Each chorus repeats the haunting question: “¿Cómo te voy a olvidar?” - “How am I going to forget you?”

The song balances heartbreak and hope. Yankee even consults his own reflection, deciding to let destiny decide: “If that love comes back, it is yours; if not, it never was.” Still, he vows to wait “hasta la muerte” - until death - proving how powerful true love can be. La Despedida is a bittersweet anthem for anyone coping with long-distance love, showing that sometimes goodbye is only the beginning of a much bigger emotional journey.