Bandolero translates to "bandit" or "outlaw". It's a word that evokes a sense of danger, rebellion, and perhaps a charming rogue, making it quite intriguing and memorable.
In the song, the lyrics state, "Sé cuál es mi valor, y no quiero a un bandolero" (I know my worth, and I don't want a bandit). Here, it's used to describe a man who is untrustworthy, perhaps a player or someone with a questionable character, contrasting with the desire for a "hombre real" (real man). This word perfectly captures the song's theme of seeking genuine love over fleeting, deceptive relationships.
This song is a fun, back-and-forth argument between a woman who won't be played and the men who are trying to play her. Natti Natasha kicks things off by calling the guys out directly. She sings, "No me trates de engañar / Sé que tú tienes a otra" (Don't try to fool me / I know you have another girl). She knows they're not looking for a serious relationship with her and she's not having it.
Daddy Yankee and Pitbull each give their own very different defenses. Daddy Yankee claims he's innocent, saying "Tengo el récord limpio, no soy culpable" (I have a clean record, I'm not guilty). Pitbull, on the other hand, is brutally honest about what he wants: "yo no quiero tu amor / I just want a really, really, really good time" (I don't want your love...). But Natti Natasha gets the last word, making it clear she knows her own value. She sings, "merezco un amor de un hombre real" (I deserve the love of a real man), refusing to be just a good time for a "bandolero" (player).