Si Una Vez

Selena

About Si Una Vez

"Si Una Vez" (English: If I Once) is a song recorded by Mexican-American recording artist Selena for her fourth studio album, Amor Prohibido (1994). It was written by Pete Astudillo and produced by Selena's brother-producer A. B. Quintanilla. "Si Una Vez" is a mariachi fusion song and draws influence from cumbia and Latin dance music. Lyrically, Selena questions why she ever fell in love with an abusive partner, saying she will never repeat her mistakes. The lyrics suggest unrequited love and female empowerment. "Si Una Vez" received positive reviews from music critics who found the song to have showcase the singer's vocal abilities. The Broadcast Music Inc. recognized it as the Single of the Year at the 1996 BMI Pop Awards. Many musicians have since recorded the song and released it on their respective albums including Mexican mariachi singer Alicia Villareal, American reggaeton performer Ivy Queen, American indie rock band Girl in a Coma, and American salsa singer Manny Manuel. The latter's version peaked at number one on the United States Billboard Tropical Songs chart, and ended 1995 as the fourteenth most successful U. S. tropical song. 


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2001
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Yo te di todo mi amor y más
Y tu no reconoces ni lo que es amar

Yo me puse dispuesta a tus pies
Y tan solo con desprecio me has pagado pero ahora ve

Si una vez dije que te amaba, hoy me arrepiento
Si una vez dije que te amaba
No se lo que pensé, estaba loca
Si una vez dije que te amaba y que por ti la vida daba
Si una vez dije que te amaba no lo vuelvo a hacer
Ese error es cosa de ayer

Yo se que un día tu volverás
Y tu de todo te arrepentirás

Yo me puse dispuesta a tus pies
Y tan solo con desprecio me has pagado pero ahora ve

Si una vez dije que te amaba, hoy me arrepiento
Si una vez dije que te amaba
No se lo que pensé, estaba loca
Si una vez dije que te amaba y que por ti la vida daba
Si una vez dije que te amaba no lo vuelvo a hacer
Ese error es cosa de ayer

Si una vez dije que te amaba y que por ti la vida daba
Si una vez dije que te amaba no lo vuelvo a hacer
Ese error es cosa de ayer

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Selena

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known simply as Selena, was an American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits. Selena had the most successful singles of 1994 and 1995, "Amor Prohibido" and "No Me Queda Más". She was called "The Queen of Tejano music" and the Mexican equivalent of Madonna. Selena released her first album, Selena y Los Dinos, at the age of twelve. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later. Her fame grew throughout the early 1990s, especially in Spanish-… more »

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Written by: A.B. Quintanilla III, Pete Astudillo

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Si una Vez" is originally a song by the late Tejano superstar, Selena.
Release
The song was released in 1994 as part of Selena’s album "Amor Prohibido", which peaked at number one on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by Pete Astudillo and AB Quintanilla, Selena's brother and main songwriter.
Awards
Selena's rendition won the award for Regional Mexican Song of the Year at the 1995 Lo Nuestro Awards.
Ivy Queen and Manny Manuel Version
In 2004, ten years after Selena’s murder, reggaeton artist Ivy Queen and merengue singer Manny Manuel covered the song and gave it a fresh reggaeton and tropical spin.
Music Video
An official music video for the Ivy Queen and Manny Manuel version was released, featuring both artists in different scenarios, singing along to the song whilst showcasing their personal styles.
Performance
Ivy Queen and Manny Manuel's cover of "Si una Vez" was performed at the 2005 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Reception
The cover was received with positive reviews, particularly praising Ivy Queen's strong vocal delivery and the mix of reggaeton beats with the original Tejano essence.
Influence
The song has influenced various other artists to cover it, including American singer Becky G and American band Play-N-Skillz.
Legacy
Despite its tragic backstory, "Si una Vez" continues to be a fan favorite and is considered a classic within Selena's discography and in Latin music overall.

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