JEYLONG sings ‘El Malo’, a song about defiance against judgment. JHAIR BAÑÓN SALVATIERRA writes the lyrics, recounting a difficult childhood and betrayals.
Released: November 22, 2025
El Malo
Jeylong
El Malo Meaning & Lyrics (Jeylong)
JHAIR BAÑÓN SALVATIERRA writes that he is always the bad guy in others’ versions. The lyrics mention that if people knew his struggles, they would have hugged him.
De Bolivia Para El MundoFrom Bolivia to the world.
Dicen Que Tengo Un Problema En La MenteThey say I’ve got a problem in my mind,
Que Busque Refugio Que Me Calme Que Lo Intentethat I should seek shelter, calm down, and give it a try.
Pero Nadie Vio Mi Infancia Rota En Ese PuenteBut nobody saw my broken childhood on that bridge.
Nadie Vio Las Noches Donde LloreNobody saw the nights when I cried,
En Silencioin silence,
Fuerteyet so intensely.
Siempre Quedo Como El Malo En Su VersionI’m always the bad guy in their version of things,
Mientras Ellos Acomodan La Historia A Su Ocasionwhile they twist the story to suit their own needs.
Me Juzgan Por Mi Cara Seria Por Mi Corazon Cansao’They judge me for my serious face and my weary heart,
Pero Si Supieran Lo Que He Vivido Ya Me Habrian Abrazao’but if they knew what I’ve been through, they’d have hugged me by now.
Creci Solo Entre Familia Que Decia ‘Te Apoyo’I grew up alone among family who said, ‘I’ve got your back,’
Pero Por Dentro Se Tiraban Miarda Y Se Tenian Odiobut inside they threw ‘f#lth’ at each other and held nothing but hate.
Y Ahora Presumen Que Lo Que Tengo Fue Por EllosAnd now they brag that what I have is all thanks to them,
Pero Jamas Estuvieron Cuando Yo Cai Al Suelobut they were never there when I fell to the ground.
No Soy Malo Solo Abri Los Ojos Con El TiempoI’m not bad; I just opened my eyes over time.
Me Canse De Andar Vendao’ Pa’ Tenerlos ContentosI got tired of walking around blindfolded just to keep them happy.
Si Hablaran Mis Heridas Si Hablara Mi SilencioIf my wounds could talk, if my silence could speak,
La Verdad Retumbaria Mas Fuerte Que El Vientothe truth would echo louder than the wind.
Di cen Que Soy El MaloThey say I’m the bad guy,
Porque No Sigo El Juego Que Inventaronbecause I won’t play the game they invented.
Me Juzgan Sin Saber Lo Que He Cargao’They judge me without knowing the weight I’ve carried,
Y Aun Asi Estoy De Pie Aunque Me Hayan Señaladoand yet I’m still standing even though they’ve pointed fingers.
Dicen Que Soy El MaloThey say I’m the bad guy,
Porque No Me Dejo Hundir Ni Manipularbecause I won’t let myself be dragged down or manipulated.
Pero Si Vieran Lo Que Yo He Pasao’But if they saw what I’ve been through,
Me Aplaudirian En Vez De Criticarthey’d applaud me instead of criticizing.
Mi Padre Nunca Estuvo No Me AconsejabaMy father was never there; he didn’t give me advice.
Eso Dolia Mas Que Cualquier Golpe Que Me DaraThat hurt more than any blow he could’ve given me.
Como Sigues Un Ejemplo Que Nunca EstabaHow do you follow an example that was never there?
Como Amar Un Hogar Que Nunca Te ResguardabaHow do you love a home that never sheltered you?
Yo Creci Callao’ Pa’ No Herir A Los DemasI grew up quiet just so I wouldn’t hurt anyone else.
Pero Mi SilenciooOo Era Una Carcel MentalBut my silence was a mental prison.
No Tuve Tiempo Pa’ Llorar Ni Pa’ Tirar La ToallaI didn’t have time to cry or to throw in the towel.
Solo Un Lapiz Y Un Papel Pa’ No Perder La BatallaJust a pencil and paper so I wouldn’t lose the battle.
And Aunque Muchos Se Fueron Por Mentiras InventadasAnd though many left because of lies they made up,
Yo Agradezco A Los Pocos Que Se Quedaron Sin NadaI’m grateful to the few who stayed when there was nothing.
A Los Que Vieron Mi Caos Mi Rabia Mis QuebradasTo those who saw my chaos, my rage, and my breakdowns,
Y Me Levantaron Sin Pedirme Nunca Nadaand they picked me up without ever asking for a thing.
He Caminado Solo Pero Firme Y ConcienteI’ve walked alone, but I’m steady and aware.
Lo Que Duele No Es La Critica Es Que Venga Del ParienteWhat hurts isn’t the criticism; it’s that it comes from a relative.
Y Aunque Quieran Verme Roto Sigo Vivo Sigo FuerteAnd though they want to see me broken, I’m still alive and strong,
Porque Aprendi A Abrazarme Yo Mismo Pa’ No Perdermebecause I learned to embrace myself so I wouldn’t lose my way.
Dicen Que Soy El MaloThey say I’m the bad guy,
Por No Seguir La Historia Que Contaronfor not following the story they told.
Me Miran Desde Lejos Y ExageraronThey watch me from a distance and they exaggerated.
Pero Nunca Estuvieron Cuando Yo Llore CalladoBut they were never there when I cried in silence.
Dicen Que Soy El MaloThey say I’m the bad guy,
Porque Me He Caido Y Mil Veces Me He Levantao’because I’ve fallen and gotten back up a thousand times.
Pero Solo Dios Sabe Lo Que He PasaoBut only God knows what I’ve been through,
Y Lloradoand what I’ve cried over.
Hoy Soy Mas Fuerte Que Todo Lo Que Me Ha QuebradoToday I’m stronger than everything that’s broken me.
Agradezco Las Veces Que Me Tiraron Al PisoI’m grateful for the times they threw me to the ground,
Porque Ahi Fue Donde Aprendi Que Aun Respirobecause that’s where I learned that I’m still breathing.
Agradezco A Los Que Dudaron De Mi CaminoI’m grateful to those who doubted my path,
Porque Sus Palabras Me Empujaron A Lo Miobecause their words pushed me toward my own purpose.
Agradezco A Los Que SiI’m grateful to those who actually,
Me Dieron La Manogave me a hand,
Cuando Me Perdiwhen I was lost.
A Los Que No Se Asustaron De Verme AsiTo those who weren’t scared to see me this way,
Y Apostaron Por Mi Cuando Yo No Lo Hiceand who bet on me when even I didn’t.
Dicen Que Soy El MaloThey say I’m the bad guy,
Pero Eso Lo Dice Quien Nunca Me Entendiobut that’s only said by those who never understood me.
No Saben Del Dolor Que Me FormoThey don’t know the pain that shaped me,
Ni Del Niño Que Fuinor the child I used to be,
Que Aun No Sanowho still hasn’t healed.
Dicen Que Soy El MaloThey say I’m the bad guy,
Pero Aqui Estoy Firme Realbut here I am, standing firm and real.
No DobladooOoUnbroken,
Y Aunque El Mundo Me Haya Señaladoand even though the world has pointed fingers,
Yo Sigo Siendo Luz Aunque Me Hayan ApagadoI’m still a light even if they’ve tried to put me out.
Jhair Bañon SalvatierraJhair Bañon Salvatierra.
El Malo Music Video
The El Malo lyrics in English show a powerful story of resilience and self-validation.