The Heart Wants What It Wants

Selena Gomez

About The Heart Wants What It Wants

"The Heart Wants What It Wants" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on November 6, 2014, through Hollywood Records, as the lead and only single from her compilation album For You (2014). The song was written by Gomez, Antonina Armato, David Jost and Tim James. Armato and James, who collectively form the production duo Rock Mafia, also produced the song. A mid-tempo pop and R&B track with a minimal electropop beat, its accompanying music video was premiered on November 6, 2014, alongside the premiere of the song itself. It is Gomez's last release under the label. Music critics mostly commended the song's lyrical content, production, vocals, and Gomez's new direction. The song reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number six in Canada, and peaked in the top 40 in sixteen countries, including Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. 


Year:
2014
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(What the heart wants)
(What the heart wants)
(What the heart wants)

You got me sippin' on something
I can't compare to nothing
I've ever known, I'm hoping
That after this fever I'll survive
I know I'm acting a bit crazy
Strung out, a little bit hazy
Hand over heart, I'm praying
That I'm gonna make it out alive

The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up
But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants

You got me scattered in pieces
Shining like stars and screaming
Lighting me up like Venus
But then you disappear and make me wait
And every second's like torture
Hell over trip, no more so
Finding a way to let go
Baby, baby, no I can't escape

The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up
But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants

This is a modern fairy tale
No happy endings
No wind in our sails
But I can't imagine a life without
Breathless moments
Breaking me down, down, down, down

The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up
But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants

The heart wants what it wants, baby
It wants what it wants, baby
It wants what it wants
It wants what it wants

The heart wants what it wants, baby
It wants what it wants

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Selena Gomez

Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer. She is known for portraying Alex Russo, the protagonist in the Emmy Award-winning television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She subsequently ventured into feature films and has starred in the television movies Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, and Princess Protection Program. She made her starring theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus. And now Selena is coming back in Wizard of Waverly Place:the Wizards return. more »

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Written by: Antonina Armato, Tim James, David Jost, Selena Gomez

Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Heart Wants What It Wants" was released on November 6, 2014.
Album
The song is part of the compilation album "For You" by Selena Gomez. The album is a collection of her greatest hits and three new songs, including "The Heart Wants What It Wants".
Chart Performance
The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Selena Gomez's most successful singles.
Musical Style
"The Heart Wants What It Wants" is a mid-tempo pop and R&B song, featuring influences from electronic music.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by Gomez's tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship with fellow superstar Justin Bieber.
Preparation
Gomez recorded the emotional speaking part at the beginning of the music video in just one take.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Selena Gomez, Antonina Armato, David Jost, and Tim James.
Sales
"The Heart Wants What It Wants" was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, indicating 3 million units of sales and streams in the U.S.
Music Video
The song's music video was praised for Gomez's emotional performance and has received over 700 million views on YouTube.
Awards
The song received nominations for the Teen Choice Awards and Radio Disney Music Awards. Despite not winning, it became one of Gomez's most defining songs.
Impact
Beyond its commercial success, "The Heart Wants What It Wants" was important for Gomez's transition from Disney pop princess to a more mature and versatile artist.
Critical Reception
Most critics praised the mature sound and emotional lyrics of the song, noting it as a strong departure from Gomez's earlier, more teen-oriented sound.

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