Mafioso literally translates to "mafioso" or "mafia-style". It's a word you definitely wouldn't expect to find in a song about kissing, which makes it incredibly unique and memorable!
Mon Laferte sings, "Quiero que sea un contacto a lo mafioso" (I want it to be a mafia-style contact). She uses this surprising adjective to describe a kiss that is intense, decisive, and perhaps a little dangerous, like a dramatic final act in a movie. It’s a perfect example of how Spanish can be used creatively to paint a vivid picture.
“El Beso” is Mon Laferte’s playful but feverish ode to the infinite language of kissing. From the moment she wakes up, the Chilean-Mexican singer catalogs a whole buffet of kisses—mojado, lento, tierno, arrebatao’, mordido, chupeteao’. Each variation paints a different shade of desire, showing how a single act can be tender, dangerous, comforting, or downright wild. The chorus’s urgent “¡Bésame!” turns the song into a sensual countdown, as if every kiss might be the last spark before goodbye.
Beneath the seduction hides vulnerability. Mon Laferte asks for “un último beso” that will drown her heartbreak and prove that the love once shared still burns. By mixing swagger (“contacto a lo mafioso”) with raw confession (“este tonto corazón que llora”), she reminds us that passion and pain often share the same stage. The result is a vibrant, theatrical plea for connection—one kiss at a time.
Mon Laferte (born Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte in 1983) is a celebrated Chilean and Mexican singer, songwriter, and painter known for her dynamic music style that spans pop, rock, bolero, and more. Originally from Viña del Mar, Chile, she began her career under her birth name before relocating to Mexico in 2007 where she embraced the stage name Mon Laferte, marking a fresh start in both her personal life and artistic journey.
With over 4.8 million equivalent album sales in Mexico alone, Mon Laferte stands as the best-selling Chilean artist of the digital era. Her powerful voice and emotive songwriting have earned her five Latin Grammy Awards and multiple nominations, placing her among the best female Latin pop artists of all time. Mon Laferte’s captivating stage presence and ability to mix genres have made her a standout figure in Latin music today.