Learn Spanish With Óscar Maydon with these 12 Song Recommendations (Full Translations Included!)

Óscar Maydon
LF Content Team | Updated on 2 February 2023
Learning Spanish with Óscar Maydon's music is fun, engaging, and includes a cultural aspect that is often missing from other language learning methods. It is also great way to supplement your learning and stay motivated to keep learning Spanish!
Below are 12 song recommendations by Óscar Maydon to get you started! Alongside each recommendation, you will find a snippet of the lyric translations with links to the full lyric translations and lessons for each of the songs!

Óscar René Maydon Mesa, born on September 20, 1999, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, is a vibrant voice in the Regional Mexican and corridos tumbados genres. Launching his music career in 2020, Óscar quickly caught the attention of Rancho Humilde and Sony Latin, signing with these labels in 2021.

His debut album, GXLE <3 (2021), showcased his unique style and collaborations with prominent artists like Natanael Cano. In 2023, Óscar broke into the US Billboard Hot 100 with the hit single "Fin de Semana," featuring Junior H, marking a milestone in his rising career. Known for hits such as "Madonna" and "Tu Boda," Óscar Maydon continues to make waves in Latin music with his energetic sound, heartfelt lyrics, and dynamic partnerships, including his second album Distorsión released in late 2023.

CONTENTS SUMMARY
Tu Boda (Your Wedding)
Siento un vacío muy frío por dentro, mi amor
Cuando te fuiste, te robaste mi corazón
Me quedé loco de tanto pensar y pensar
Me iré al infierno, pero me tengo que vengar
I feel a very cold emptiness inside, my love
When you left, you stole my heart
I went crazy from so much thinking and thinking
I'll go to hell, but I have to get revenge

This song tells a dark and dramatic story of a man attending the wedding of the woman who broke his heart. He feels an empty void and has been obsessing over her, convinced he needs revenge even if it means he'll go to hell: "Me iré al infierno, pero me tengo que vengar" (I'll go to hell, but I have to get my revenge). His plan is shocking and violent. He imagines interrupting the ceremony in front of all one hundred guests to "manchar el vestido blanco de rojo" (stain the white dress red) so they can have one last, eternal dance together, whether in heaven or hell.

But as he walks down the aisle, seeing flashbacks of their past promises, his plan changes. He sees her happy and has a moment of clarity. He realizes he can't destroy her happiness and decides to let her go, saying "Me arrepentí de quitarte tu felicidad" (I regretted taking away your happiness). Instead of a murder-suicide, the story turns into one of tragic self-sacrifice. He says his final goodbye, wishes her luck, and tragically declares, "bendigo mi muerte" (I bless my death).

Amigos? No. (Friends? No.)
Se metió temprano, se peleó con su papá
Y yo como un tonto en la disco esperándola
Ella juega sucio, me sabe manipular
Quiere ser mi amiga y yo aquí amándola
She got in early, she fought with her dad
And I like a fool in the club waiting for her
She plays dirty, she knows how to manipulate me
She wants to be my friend and I'm here loving her

Ever been stuck in the friend zone? Óscar Maydon knows exactly how that feels in this song. He's waiting at the club for a girl who just had a fight with her dad, feeling like a fool: "yo como un tonto en la disco esperándola" (me like a fool in the club waiting for her). He complains that she knows how to manipulate him, wanting to be friends while he's completely in love. He feels totally unseen, singing "Ella no me mira / Como yo la miro" (She doesn't look at me / Like I look at her). But he's decided tonight is the night to change things. He makes a bold declaration: "Esta noche, niña / Tú te vas conmigo / Haremos de todo / Menos ser amigos" (Tonight, girl / You're leaving with me / We'll do everything / Except be friends).

The story takes a turn when she finally shows up. She's drinking and dancing to forget her problems, and he sees his chance. He makes a move and "Le robé un besito y ya no me dijo nada" (I stole a little kiss and she didn't say anything). Suddenly, everything flips! That one kiss changes the whole dynamic. Now, he says, "Ahora ella me mira / Como yo la miro" (Now she looks at me / Like I look at her). He's not just out of the friend zone, he's so in demand that even her friend wants to be with him. The song is a fun story about taking a risk to get out of the friend zone, and it actually working.

Elvira (Character From Scarface)
No me estés chingando los mensajes
Te miré contenta en otra parte
Eras mi Elvira, yo era tu Scarface
Subiré a mi troca, tú quedante
Don't be bothering me with messages
I saw you happy somewhere else
You were my Elvira, I was your Scarface
I'll get in my truck, you're staying

This song is a classic post-breakup anthem, but with a twist from the world of corridos tumbados. Óscar Maydon kicks things off by telling his ex to stop texting him, saying he saw her looking happy with someone else. He references their intense past relationship with the line, "Eras mi Elvira, yo era tu Scarface" (You were my Elvira, I was your Scarface), comparing them to the famous, powerful, and very messy couple from the movie Scarface. It's a perfect way to describe a love that was big but probably bad for everyone involved.

The whole mood is him trying to convince himself he's moved on. He talks about how her new guy bought her a G-Wagon but cheats on her, while he "miraba virtudes, no defectos" (saw virtues, not flaws). He's flexing his own success now, with shiny chains and late nights throwing money around. But the most telling line is "Siento que ya casi te supero" (I feel like I'm almost over you). He's not quite there yet, and he warns her not to call him when she's drunk because he might not be able to control himself. It's a mix of bragging, bitterness, and a little bit of lingering attachment.

Fin De Semana (Weekend)
Compa Junior
Con esta pieza me dan ganas de echarme un shot
Nomás no se me agüite, compa Oscar
Ahí le va
Friend Junior
With this song, I feel like taking a shot
Just don't overdo it, friend Oscar
Here it goes

This song is a super direct and confident invitation for a weekend romance. Óscar Maydon and Junior H aren't wasting any time with games. The singer lays out his intentions from the start, telling a woman he bought her "las flores más bonitas en el antro" (the prettiest flowers at the club) and is ready to spend money on her. He's not like the other guys she knows, the ones who are just "rogando" (begging) for her attention. He makes it clear he won't do that, repeating the line "No te voy a rogar" (I'm not going to beg you) throughout the song.

His plan is simple and happens fast. He wants her to "Súbete a la troca, vamos a la playa" (Get in the truck, let's go to the beach), no matter what time it is. He even has a four-step plan: "En una te llamo, en dos voy llegando / En tres nos besamos y en cuatro te pongo el saldo" (In one I call you, in two I'm arriving / In three we kiss and in four I'll top up your phone credit). It's a very modern way to show you care! The whole point is just "Para estar juntitos todo este fin de semana" (To be together all this weekend). It's a straightforward song about wanting to connect with someone right now, without any drama.

Volver Al Futuro (Back To The Future)
Tú no eres mi amor, tú eres mi vida
Dame tu atención sólo una vez más
Es la solución o es el final
Depende de ti, yo estoy pa' sumar
You aren't my love, you are my life
Give me your attention just one more time
Is this the solution or is this the end
It depends on you, I'll do my part

This song is one big, dramatic plea from a guy who is completely fed up with his girlfriend. He's at his breaking point, singing, "Ya ni te entiendo, la neta, ya no te soporto" (I don't even get you, honestly, I can't stand you anymore). He doesn't understand why they're always fighting when he spoils her with everything from puppies to parties: "te consiento con perros, con playas, con antros" (I spoil you with dogs, with beaches, with clubs). He insists the problems are just "chismes" (gossip) and that she needs to see the truth. Despite his frustration, he's still in love, listing the things he likes about her with a hilarious mix of romance and bluntness: "Tu culo es uno y verte sonreír" (Your ass is one and seeing you smile).

His solution is where the title, "Volver Al Futuro" (Back to the Future), comes in. He wishes he could time travel to the moment they first met. His plan? "Deseo viajar al pasado y besarte con fuerzas / Pa' que en el futuro no existan las pinches peleas" (I wish to travel to the past and kiss you forcefully / So that in the future the f*cking fights don't exist). It's a wild idea, but it shows how much he wants to fix things. He's not giving up, confidently telling her, "En el futuro tu esposo soy yo" (In the future, I am your husband). It's a messy, passionate, and kind of funny look at a relationship on the edge.

Otra Mentira (Another Lie)
Otra mentira
Siempre derramas el vaso, ni al caso
Tus pinches excusas parecen mentira
Era tan bonito, pero es tan cansado
Another lie
You always spill the glass, totally pointless
Your f*cking excuses sound like lies
It was so pretty, but it's so tiring

Otra Mentira is Óscar Maydon’s bittersweet anthem about being trapped in a cycle of charming smiles and little lies. Over a lively regional-Mexican groove, the singer explains that every new excuse is “otra mentira” that slowly overflows his patience; yet when she flashes that “carita linda,” he still lets it slide. The track paints the exhausting push-and-pull of a relationship where forgivable fibs pile up until they hurt more than an outright betrayal.

Even so, his devotion runs deep. Maydon admits that he could have movie star Megan Fox standing right in front of him and he still wouldn’t trade the small intimacies his lover offers—like running her fingers through his hair. The song swings between humor and heartbreak: from joking comparisons to Hollywood to waking up to a “almohada muy fría.” In the end he pleads, “Deja de mentir y ve a que la vida siga,” asking her to drop the deceit so life can move forward. It is a catchy confession packed with vivid Spanish phrases about love, lies, and the stubborn hope that a final chance might still be worth it.

Falso (False)
Si estas abajo, aquí nadie te pela
Si estás arriba, falsos te rodean
Le echas la mano, juran quererte
Ya no te ocupan, y cuentan pestes
If you're down, nobody here pays attention to you
If you're up, fakes surround you
You lend them a hand, they swear that they love you
They don't need you anymore, and they talk sh*t

Óscar Maydon’s “Falso” is a fiery wake-up call to anyone who confuses money with authenticity. Over swaggering corridos tumbados guitars, the Mexican singer vents about climbing the social ladder only to discover that the higher you go, the faker the company. He contrasts two worlds:

  • “pobres en un mundo rico” (poor people in a rich world) versus Instagram “rockstars” who flaunt designer labels.
  • Real barrio “flow” versus empty luxury that “no compra el flow.”

At its heart, the track is a lesson in self-worth. Maydon reminds us that friends who disappear when the cash does were never friends at all, and that true style comes from street cred, not price tags. It is a cheeky, empowering anthem perfect for shouting along whenever you need to brush off the braggers and stay true to your roots.

Paradise
Llegan los verdes y llegan morritas buenas
Y lo que quieras, solo disfruta
De lo que soñabas cuando miraba
Las ranflas caras
The green bills arrive and hot girls show up
And whatever you want, just enjoy
Of what that you dreamed of when I was looking
The expensive rides

Get ready to step into a world of luxury and indulgence with Óscar Maydon's "Paradise." The song paints a vivid picture of a life that was once only a dream. The lyrics describe achieving a lifestyle filled with expensive cars with roaring V8 engines ("ranflas caras"), private jets, and an endless flow of money, referred to as "verdes" (greens).

This "Paradise" is a state of mind fueled by wealth and cannabis. The singer declares that life is short and meant to be enjoyed, starting the day with "cannabis buena." He believes in the power of manifestation, repeating the idea that if he simply thinks about money, it will come to him: "En verdes pienso y llegará" (I think in green and it will arrive). It's a song about living out fantasies, where money attracts everything you desire, and every day feels like paradise.

Kim Kardashian
Yo no tengo sueño
Lo que pida el cuerpo, le damos infierno
Como Kim Kardashian, puras operadas, las baño en champaña
Pásele pa'l baño, Halloween, vamos, nos alteramos
I am not sleepy
Whatever the body asks for, we give it hell
Like Kim Kardashian, only the operated ones, I bathe them in champagne
Step into the bathroom, Halloween, let's go, we get wired

Kim Kardashian is a high-octane anthem where Mexican singer Óscar Maydon teams up with U.S. rapper Tyga to celebrate a life of unapologetic excess. The lyrics paint a neon-lit scene of luxury watches, private jets, champagne showers, and surgically enhanced party partners who evoke the flashy image of the song’s namesake. Between Spanish corrido swagger and English hip-hop bravado, both artists boast about never sleeping, always turning up the heat, and turning every club visit into a wild Halloween-style masquerade.

Under the glittering surface, the track is also a victory lap. Óscar and Tyga remind listeners how far they have come—starting at the bottom, shrugging off haters, now rolling in drop-top cars with diamonds that “look alive.” The message is simple: live fast, shine bright, and own your legend, because in their world the party never stops and confidence is the ultimate currency.

Anillos (Rings)
El que tenga miedo a morir que no nazca por eso ando malandrón
Ay, dígale 'viejo perro, pa' las perras les salí cabrón'
No se pregunten qué traigo en el vaso ni pa' que me sirve el cuernón
Nomás les diré que de morros alucines se lleno el panteón
Whoever's scared of dying, let him not be born, that's why I'm a thug
Hey, tell him 'old dog, I came out badass for the b*tches'
Don't ask what's in my glass or what the big gun's for
I'll just say that the graveyard filled up with tripping kids

Get ready for a deep dive into the dangerous and flashy world of a malandrón, or gangster, in Óscar Maydon's track "Anillos." The song is a bold declaration of a life lived on the edge, without fear of death. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this lifestyle, mentioning the need for anillos de seguridad (security teams), cruising in Can-Am vehicles, and showing off expensive items like Jordan 4 sneakers to prove his status.

The narrator openly talks about his illegal activities, like "distributing the powder," and warns others not to ask what's in his cup or what his gun is for. He acknowledges the danger and the moral consequences, mentioning his mother lighting prayer candles for him and knowing that God will judge him. However, he remains defiant, boasting that if he goes down, he's taking his enemies with him to hell. It's a raw look into the belicón mindset: a mix of pride, danger, and a fatalistic acceptance of the consequences.

Poema (Poem)
Con olor a tabaco
Y un beso bajo la lluvia
Susurrabas, 'Yo soy tuya'
Realmente era conexión
With a scent of tobacco
And a kiss in the rain
You whispered, "I'm yours"
It was truly a connection

"Poema" opens on a single memory — "Con olor a tabaco" ("With the smell of tobacco") and "Y un beso bajo la lluvia" ("And a kiss in the rain") — a woman who once whispered "Yo soy tuya" ("I'm yours"). Oscar Maydon turns that memory into a warning: "La naturaleza te ha enseñado a ser la presa" ("Nature has taught you to be prey"), he tells her, because most men who come near her only want her looks. He sets himself apart from them — "Ese día te comprobé / Que no soy igual que el resto" ("That day I proved to you / That I'm not like the rest") — insisting he stayed for who she is, not just her face. J Balvin steps in for the outro, trading ad-libs with Maydon and shouting out the "Latino gang," turning a love song into a victory lap between two friends.

Skin De Bandida (Bandit's Skin)
Nomás cuando yo quiera
Putas me bailan encueras
Y sí es de a deveras, moviendo feria
Polvos, ruedas y cristal
Only when I want
Wh*res dance for me naked
And yeah it's for real, moving cash
Powders, pills and crystal

"Skin De Bandida" is three corrido artists trading bars over one beat: Óscar Maydon, Junior H, and Gabito Ballesteros. The opening line drops in with no warm-up, "Nomás cuando yo quiera" (Only when I want), then straight into "Putas me bailan encueras" (women dance for me naked). From there the flexes stack: an armored car built for a fast exit, "Blindada para escaparme" (armored, so I can get away), and a jab at a rival's ride, "Tu novio en Didi, yo tengo un Lambo" (your boyfriend's stuck in a rideshare, I've got a Lambo).

Midway through, the three artists call out their own names like a roll call, "Compa Gabito," "Compa Óscar," "Así nomás, compa Junior" (just like that, bro Junior), before the song settles into a plain list of a party night: whiskey, "Blanco el bendito perico" (white, the blessed coke), and an invite that doubles as a punchline, "¿Por qué no invita a esa morra?" (why don't you invite that girl?). The title is borrowed from gaming slang. Putting on a "skin de bandida" ("Traes skin de bandida, dile a tus amigas" - you're wearing a bandit skin, tell your friends) means dressing as the outlaw for the night, not actually living it.

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