Maldigo means "I curse" or "I damn." It's a strong, evocative verb that immediately grabs attention because it expresses intense negative emotion.
In the song, the singer uses maldigo to express deep regret and frustration, saying, "Hoy maldigo la plaza, la hora, la ciudad" (Today I curse the square, the hour, the city). This powerful word highlights the depth of his pain and longing for a lost love, making it a memorable and emotionally charged choice.
Cepeda's "Vuela" is a bittersweet farewell, a song where the singer is clearly heartbroken but trying to be strong for someone he still cares deeply about. He's looking back at a relationship that's ending, remembering "cinco vales por un beso" [five vouchers for a kiss] and how those kisses promised big adventures. Now, he's left with only memories, even cursing "la plaza, la hora, la ciudad" [the square, the hour, the city] because everything reminds him of her.
Despite his pain, he encourages her to "vuela alto" [fly high], telling her that "Es América quien quiere recorrerte a ti" [It's America who wants to explore you]. He hopes that maybe, just maybe, she'll remember him when she's far away. It's a really honest look at letting go, even when it feels impossible, and wishing someone the best even when it breaks your own heart.