“Bella Ciao” is an old Italian protest anthem that Becky G revives with her signature Spanglish spark. In the lyrics, the singer wakes up at dawn to discover l’invasor—the enemy—has arrived. Instead of hiding, she calls on a partigiano (resistance fighter) to let her join the struggle. Her pledge is total: if she dies fighting, she wants to be buried high in the mountains so every passer-by will see a beautiful flower and remember that she “died for freedom.”
By blending Italian, Spanish, and English, Becky G turns a century-old folk song into a global, cross-cultural rallying cry. The upbeat melody contrasts with the solemn vow in the lyrics, reminding listeners that courage and hope can bloom even in dark times—just like the symbolic flower on the mountain.
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.