La Respuesta Lyrics in English Becky G , Maluma

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Verse 1

They told me in the street

That you're going around asking for me

I don't know what they told you

But I'm not going around looking for love

I'm free, I don't even need your wallet

In Latin America, wallet is usually 'la billetera'. In Spain: 'la cartera'

Much less some guy like you to maintain me

'Mantenga' is the present tense third person subjunctive conjugation of mantener, meaning 'to maintain'

Stop your little game already

You won't make me fall in love

I don't need a man who will screw me

I buy my things

You don't control me

Rather than with you, I better stay alone

Chorus 1

I don't wash the dishes for you

Nor do I iron your clothes

If that's what you're looking for

Then go look for it in someone else

The 'lo' in 've a buscar[lo]' (the direct object in the sentence) refers to what he is looking for (someone willing to wash dishes, iron his clothes, etc)

Nor do I know how to cook for you

But yes I know how to give you love

'Sí' in this context is given for emphasis, as in 'But I do know how to give you love'.

If what you want is that I be trapped

Or: If you want me to be trapped / If what you want is that I be shut in

Then no

The answer to your question is no

No, no, no and no

The answer to your question is no

No, no, no and no

Verse 2

Calm babe, because I'm clear

Or: Calm down babe, because I understand

Do your things because I wash my car

I know how you feel and I don't mind

'Dar mente' is Latin American expression meaning 'give something a lot of thought/think about it carefully'

I'm looking for an independent woman

I always wanted someone like you

Who has a shield and who has the attitude

If you're looking for a man who doesn't screw you

That doesn’t exist, you're going to stay alone

Chorus 2

I don't wash the dishes for you

Nor do I iron your clothes

If that's what you're looking for

Then go look for it in someone else

Nor do I know how to cook for you

But yes I know how to give you love

Or: But yes, I do know how to give you love

If what you want is that I be trapped

Then no

The answer to your question is no

No, no, no and no

The answer to your question is no

No, no, no and no

The answer to your question is no

No, no, no and no

The answer to your question is no

No, no, no and no

Verse 3

For a while I sensed

Or: For a while I had a feeling

That you wanted me

Or: That you loved me. 'Querer' can also mean 'to love'.

And the intentions that you had

That because my bed was cold

Because of that you thought

That you deserved this reward

Sorry baby if I insist so much

But it's that you have a booty

That makes me crazy, crazy

Or: That drives me crazy, crazy

I leave everyone waiting

I calmly admit it to you

That you can treat me badly

If in the end you give me a little kiss

The answer to your question is no

No, no, no and no

The answer to your question is no

No, no, no and no

I always insist but she says no

No, no, no, no

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Rebecca Marie Gomez, Juan Luis Londono Arias

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SONG MEANING

La Respuesta is a fiery reggaeton duet where Becky G flips traditional gender roles on their head with a confident “No, gracias.” She makes it crystal clear that she is financially, emotionally and socially independent; she will not wash dishes, iron clothes or stay cooped up at home just to satisfy outdated expectations. Her repeated “La respuesta a tu pregunta es no” turns into a catchy rallying cry for anyone who refuses to trade freedom for romance.

When Maluma jumps in, he claims he is on board with a strong, self-sufficient woman, yet his playful persistence shows that old habits die hard. Their back-and-forth highlights the clash between modern empowerment and lingering machismo, all over an irresistible beat that makes the message easy to dance to. In short, the song is a fun, upbeat reminder that true love should complement independence, not compromise it.

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