BANDIDO unfolds like a late-night confession from Becky G, the self-proclaimed bandida who thought her heart was bullet-proof. Surrounded by “montañas de pacas” (stacks of cash) and sparkling diamonds, she is used to calling the shots, yet one look from her mysterious lover sends her defenses crashing. The lyrics paint her as a fearless outlaw who suddenly finds a rival match: someone so intoxicating that even wide awake she is “soñando con tus besos”. Money might glitter, but this person shines brighter, turning the bandit into the one being stolen from—her heart.
The song thrums with the rush of forbidden thrills: love compared to a drug, kisses stronger than tequila, passion fast and risky like a midnight getaway. Becky G admits the attraction could be lethal, “la bala que un día me va a matar,” but she craves the danger anyway. Every moment apart makes her chest misfire, so she begs, “Ay, no te vayas,” fearing the story could end at sunrise. BANDIDO is ultimately a fearless love anthem where desire, danger, and devotion collide, showing that even the fiercest outlaw can be disarmed by the right partner.
Becky G, born Rebbeca Marie Gomez on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California, is a dynamic American singer and actress known for blending hip hop, pop, reggaeton, and regional Mexican music. Rising to fame through YouTube covers, her breakthrough came with the hit single "Shower" in 2014, which earned double platinum certification and launched her mainstream career.
With a strong connection to her Mexican heritage, Becky G sings primarily in Spanish and has released critically acclaimed albums such as "Mala Santa" and "Esquemas," both peaking within the top ten of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. She continues to break boundaries in the Latin music scene, earning numerous awards, including American Music Awards and Latin American Music Awards, while also exploring acting and entrepreneurial ventures like her own beauty brand, Treslúce Beauty.