"Bandido" turns heartache into a high-energy pursuit of love and revenge. Ana Bárbara sings about a “bad night” where she realizes she fell for the wrong person—a thief who stole her heart. Even so, her passion refuses to fade; every moonlit evening without him hurts, and she admits she would do anything to feel his kiss again. Calling him bandido (bandit) and maldito (scoundrel), she vows to track him down, make him pay, and settle the unfinished business between their two hearts.
Despite the fiery threats, the song is really about unbreakable desire. Ana Bárbara’s lyrics mix vulnerability with fearless determination, painting a picture of a woman who won’t sit quietly in her sorrow. Instead, she spins grief into an exhilarating promise: the chase is on, and when she catches her bandido, their intense love story will finally reach its dramatic climax.
Ana Bárbara, born Altagracia Ugalde Motta on January 10, 1971, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, is a celebrated Mexican singer and songwriter renowned for her contributions to regional Mexican and Latin pop music. Launching her career in 1994 with her self-titled debut album, she quickly rose to fame with hits like "Sacúdeme" and "Nada," earning the title "La Reina Grupera" (The Queen of Grupero Music).
With over six million records sold across Mexico, Central and South America, and the United States, Ana Bárbara has become an international icon known for her distinct vocal range and dynamic stage presence. She has been honored with multiple Latin Grammy nominations and won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Grupero Album in 2005 for "Loca de Amar." Beyond music, she has also appeared in television and continues to influence Latin entertainment through her longtime passion for authentic, heartfelt music.