Maquiavélica translates to "Machiavellian," referring to someone who is cunning, scheming, and uses clever, often deceitful, methods to achieve their goals. It's a sophisticated word that evokes a sense of intrigue and power.
In the song, it's used to describe the "Mulher Elétrica" (Electric Woman) as "real maquiavélica," highlighting her captivating and perhaps manipulative charm. This word suggests she's not just beautiful but also strategically powerful, making her even more alluring and dangerous.
Mano Brown's "Mulher Elétrica" featuring William Magalhães is all about this incredible, electrifying woman who just takes over every room she enters. She's got this undeniable presence, described as arriving, looking, flashing, and invading the dance floor where "ninguem se mexe" [nobody moves]. She's all about having fun, dancing, laughing, wanting to enjoy herself, to love, and to kiss.
This woman is a force of nature, in charge and making things happen. She's a mix of everything: "Ela é funk, ela é samba, ela é mais mais mais" [She is funk, she is samba, she is more, more, more]. She's high fashion like Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton, but also deeply rooted in Brazilian culture, being from places like Madureira and Barra Funda. She's got that striking look, "preta da cor loira no cabelo" [black-skinned with blonde hair], and takes her time getting ready. The song even names her after powerful women like Naomi (Campbell), Clara Nunes, and Donna Summer. She's a "Mulher elétrica 3000 volts" [Electric woman 3000 volts], "frenética hipinotizou" [frenetic, hypnotized], and a "real maquiavélica me atraiu" [real Machiavellian, attracted me]. She's a bit of a mystery too, disappearing at the end, leaving the caller with an unanswered call.