Asi Te Quiero

Joan Sebastian's song "Asi Te Quiero" is a heartfelt declaration of love that emphasizes the importance of inner beauty and personality over physical appearance. The lyrics describe the singer's affection for his partner, who is referred to with endearing terms that highlight her curvaceous figure. The song opens with playful descriptions of her body, using metaphors like 'chaparrita cuerpo de uva' (shorty with a grape body) and 'cinturita de gallina' (chicken's little waist), which are colloquial expressions of affection in many Spanish-speaking cultures.

The chorus, 'Te quiero así / Yo así te quiero / Pa' mi lo fisico / No es lo primero' (I love you like this / I love you this way / For me, the physical / Is not the first thing), reinforces the message that love transcends physical attributes. Sebastian encourages his partner to ignore societal pressures to conform to certain beauty standards, suggesting that she should not bother with diets or worry about what others think. The song's lighthearted tone and catchy melody convey a sense of joy and acceptance, celebrating the partner's body and personality as they are.

The song also touches on the issue of body shaming, as the singer advises his partner to turn a deaf ear to those who might call her 'gorda' (fat) out of envy. He expresses his preference for a 'gordita' (chubby girl) over a 'skeleton' and points out that the cemetery is full of anorexic and skinny people, implying that health and happiness are more important than fitting into a narrow standard of beauty. The line 'Lo tuyo no es exceso de grasa / Es exceso de gracia, mi amor' (Yours is not an excess of fat / It's an excess of grace, my love) is a clever play on words that further emphasizes the singer's admiration for his partner's charm rather than her size.