Selena Gomez’s new album, I Mentioned I Love You First, created in collaboration together with her fiancé Benny Blanco, explores themes of affection, loss, and self-discovery. The couple debuted the 14-track album on Thursday, March 20.
Followers have begun analyzing the songs and their attainable meanings. One observe, Youthful and Hotter Than Me, seems to take a jab at her ex, Justin Bieber, and his spouse, Hailey Bieber. The lyrics counsel lingering resentment:
“For thinkin’ you had been completely different / Want I by no means liked you / We’re not gettin’ any youthful / However your girlfriends appear to.”
One other music that appears to reference Gomez’s previous relationship with Bieber is Don’t Wanna Cry. The melancholic observe captures the ache of an on-again, off-again romance—probably alluding to her historical past with the Child singer.
Nevertheless, earlier than Selenators may dive too deep into their theories, the Emilia Pérez actress clarified that the songs aren’t about what folks would possibly assume. “I feel it’s vital for me to say that as a result of I’ve developed a lot, and I’ve skilled life with new folks,” she instructed Spotify.
The Solely Murders within the Constructing star shared that she has gone by way of many transitions in life, which have reshaped her relationships. She expressed gratitude for her journey, saying it led her to a “new” life.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gomez admitted that she was initially hesitant to return to music after an extended hiatus. She recalled feeling not sure of her sound and revealed that Blanco—her file producer and fiancé—helped her rediscover it.
The Identical Previous Love hitmaker shared that she now feels most snug singing in a decrease register with a “softer” tone. Blanco proudly recalled the second she discovered her musical consolation zone:
“She was like, ‘I’ve to drag over the automobile as a result of I’m so pleased.’ After which I knew at that second,” he stated.