Maldades is the plural of maldad (wickedness), and it translates to "wicked deeds" or more playfully, "mischiefs". It's a fantastic word that perfectly captures the song's core theme of being a 'Mala Santa' (Bad Saint).
In the lyrics, Becky G sings "Apaguen celulares, estamos para maldades" (Turn off your cell phones, we're here for some mischief). She's using the word to describe a night of rebellious, playful fun, rather than anything truly evil, making it a memorable and expressive word to learn.
Becky G is here to tell you that people aren't simple, and she's definitely not. The whole song is a warning not to put her in a box. She states it clearly in the chorus: "No soy ni mala ni santa" [I'm neither bad nor a saint]. She knows people think she's trouble—"Dicen que hay peligro cuando salgo" [They say there's danger when I go out]—but her point is that she contains both sides. She can be the quiet girl, "calladita," but also the wild one who, once she gets going, doesn't want to stop.
This song is all about her owning her desires and having a good time on her own terms. She's not looking for a relationship, flatly stating "No me hablen de amor / Eso a mĂ no me interesa" [Don't talk to me about love / That doesn't interest me]. Instead, she wants to party "hasta el otro dĂa" [until the next day] with tequila and dancing. She's in complete control of her own fun and sensuality, telling her dance partner that the game has started because she decided it would.
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, TreslĂşce Beauty.