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Although Selena Gomez seems to disparage ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber in her new album, that’s not her focus.
He’s not her focus. Not anymore. She has a profitable profession and a fiance.
However after Bieber’s newest put up on social media, some followers marvel if a part of him continues to be hung up on her.
Others are simply focusing upon Selena’s first album in half a decade.
Selena Gomez attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025. (Photograph Credit score: Mike Coppola/Getty Photographs)
Selena Gomez has a brand new album filled with unhappy ballads and bops
In Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s joint album, I Stated I Love You First, the singer and her fiance have produced a strong set of tracks.
Even the strongest albums have some hits and a few misses. However between I Stated I Love You First and Woman Gaga’s MAYHEM, March 2025 has been a incredible time for music. (And for tv … and nearly nothing else)
The primary (precise) track on the album is “Young And Hotter Than Me,” an evocative ballad with palpable Lana Del Rey vibes.
“I used to feel like an angel/Now I’m a dog on your leash,” sends an unsubtle message. As does “We’re not gettin’ any younger/But your girlfriends seem to.”
After concluding the track in regards to the straying ex whom she needs that she had “never loved” within the first place, Selena sings about falling again in with a former boyfriend in “Ojos Tristes.”
We needs to be leery of assuming that we all know precisely what each track means. However gosh, it certain does sound like Selena Gomez is singing about transferring on from Justin Bieber.
Selena Gomez delights with ‘Don’t Wanna Cry’
Critics are already celebrating “Don’t Wanna Cry” as a hit — and a profession spotlight. Spring started on Thursday however some are calling it a contender for Music of the Summer time. (That’s in all probability untimely, and I say that as a diehard Selena fan)
“Now I found another hand to hold,” Selena Gomez sings, referring to transferring on from Justin Bieber and different exes as soon as she discovered Benny Blanco.
And sure, then comes “Sunset Blvd,” which is tacky and attractive and retains threatening to debate Blanco’s penis.
Talking of attractive lyrics, “Cowboy” makes it clear why the album has “[Explicit]” within the title. The lyrics element numerous driving, and it’s not refined.
In the same vein is “Bluest Flame,” which actually picks up about midway by means of. Critically, it’s like two totally different songs, and the second is a complete bop. This track, too, is considerably attractive.
Selena Gomez as soon as once more seemingly shades Justin Bieber (and maybe all exes) with “How Does It Feel To Be Forgotten.” The track is actually a taunt, however not an unfair one.
Many songs are about her romance with Benny Blanco, however …
In “You Said You Were Sorry,” Selena Gomez sings about an ex — probably Justin Bieber — who didn’t apologize when he may need. Whereas she’s completely satisfied to have moved on, she clearly wonders what may need been.
“I Can’t Get Enough” is extra triumphant, with Selena singing about how she and Benny Blanco are completely wrapped up in one another.
Then, “Don’t Take It Personally” has an attractive melody and lyrics that appear to mix empathy with ridicule. Selena is addressing a girl — maybe her previous self — going by means of relationship ups and downs.
The album concludes with “Scared of Loving You.”
This weak track has Selena Gomez expressing to Benny Blanco that she fears that breaking apart can be her undoing.
Whether or not you’re in a wedding, an engagement, a critical relationship, or discussing a critical friendship — that is the type of worry of loss that cuts to the bone.
Did Justin Bieber simply reply to Selena Gomez?
After Selena Gomez launched “I Said I Love You First,” followers consider that they spied some Justin Bieber shade.
He posted a set of images to Instagram, certainly one of which capturing his stunning spouse, Hailey Bieber.
If it’s shade, it’s extraordinarily refined. Which isn’t, traditionally, Bieber’s vibe.
Maybe we should always all take into account that not all the pieces is a veiled message to an ex. The chances are fairly good that a few of Selena’s lyrics aren’t about him, both.
