Metralhada literally means 'machine-gunned', hit by a barrage of gunfire. It's a violent, intense word that you'd normally expect in a war scene, not a love song, which is exactly what makes it so unexpected and memorable here.
In the line "Metralhada de amor" (Burst of love), the word is flipped on its head, turning something aggressive into a rush of overwhelming affection. 'Metralhada' makes love feel sudden and unstoppable, like being hit by round after round of feeling all at once.
Pabllo Vittar turns the thrill of instant attraction into a playful action-movie scene in “Bang Bang.” The singer describes how one electrifying glance feels like a bullet straight to the heart, knocking down every defense and sending sparks of passion everywhere. The repeated onomatopoeias “Bang Bang” and “Ra-Tá-Tá-Tá” imitate gunfire, but here the “shots” are cupid’s arrows and smoldering kisses that leave her happily “wounded” by love.
Imagine dodging imaginary bullets in a dance club, only to realize the shots are actually invitations to fall head-over-heels. Vittar’s lyrics celebrate surrendering to desire: once the “kiss” lands, there is no escape, only joy, adrenaline and a “metralhada de amor” - a rapid-fire burst of affection. The song’s explosive chorus and vivid metaphors invite listeners to embrace romance boldly, dance fearlessly and let passion aim straight for the heart.