Maullarás comes from the verb maullar, meaning "to meow." It's an interesting and somewhat unexpected word to find in a romantic song, making it memorable.
In the context of "La Gata Bajo La Lluvia," the singer tells his former lover, "Serás la gata bajo la lluvia y maullarás por mí" (You will be the cat under the rain and you will meow for me). This vivid imagery personifies her future loneliness and longing, comparing her to a cat crying out in distress, making it a powerful and unique choice.
This song is a total classic about saying goodbye after a casual romance. The singer knows it's over and tries to be cool about it, even though you can tell it stings. He says, "AMOR TRANQUILA NO TE VOY A MOLESTAR" [Love, relax, I'm not going to bother you] and admits, "MI SUERTE ESTABA ECHADA YA LO SE" [My fate was sealed, I already know it].
But even with all the bravado, there's a hint of sadness. He imagines his love as "LA GATA BAJO LA LLUVIA Y MAULLARAS POR MI" [the cat under the rain and you will meow for me] – a pretty vivid image of loneliness. And then there's that blunt line, "INVÍTAME UN CAFÉ Y HAZME EL AMOR" [Invite me for a coffee and make love to me] if they ever meet again. It's a mix of resignation, a little bit of longing, and a touch of dark humor that makes this song so memorable!