Revival

Selena Gomez

About Revival

"Revival" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez from her second solo studio album, of the same name, released on October 9, 2015 as the first track on the record. Selena first teased a video of the song recording and production on her Instagram account then she teased the song again in a special Revival event on Palace Theater on September 16. The song was written by Gomez, Antonina Armato, Tim James, Chauncey Hollis, Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels and Adam Schmalholz and was produced by Rock Mafia and Hit-Boy with Dubkiller handling the additional production. Gomez said that the song is the most personal one on the album and she called as an "important song". The song was first recorded in Rock Mafia Studios in Los Angeles and was finished when Gomez was in Mexico with her crew on Casa Aramara in April 2015. The song is an electropop song, which contains R&B influences. The song has an experimental production and it has in her composition drums, keyboards and a spoken-word introduction. Lyrically, the song deals with themes of self-care, embracing one's inner power and self-restoration. The track was included on the setlist for Gomez's 2016 Revival Tour as the opening song and a remix of the song was performed at the end of the show. 


Year:
2015
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I dive into the future
But I'm blinded by the sun
I'm reborn in every moment
So who knows what I'll become

I feel like I've awakened lately
The chains around me are finally breaking
I've been under self-restoration
I've become my own salvation
Showing up, no more hiding, hiding
The light inside me is bursting, shining
It's my, my, my time to butterfly

What I've learned is so vital
More than just survival
This is my revival
This is a revival
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Revival
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Revival

I'll walk through the fire, I'll begin again
I'll burn through my skin
'Cause I, 'cause I wanna feel it
Reaching for the truth, not afraid to lose
What shattered through me like a rifle was a revival
I admit, it's been painful, painful
But I'll be honest, I'm grateful, grateful
It's my, my, my time to realize

What I've learned is so vital
More than just survival
This is my revival
This is a revival
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Revival
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Revival

This won't take too long, you'll see
I'm just tryna get to me, ooh
What shattered through me like a rifle was a revival

What I've learned is so vital
More than just survival
This is my revival
This is a revival
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Revival
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Revival

What I've learned is so vital
More than just survival
This is my revival, this is my revival

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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, Selena Gomez, Adam Schmalholz, Chauncey Hollis, Julia Cavazos, Justin Tranter, Timothy Price

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Revival" is the title track from Selena Gomez's second solo studio album, released on October 9, 2015.
Label
The album was released under the label Interscope Records, marking her debut with this new label after parting ways with her prior label Hollywood Records.
Genre
The song, like most of the album, falls under the genre of pop, with elements of dance-pop and R&B.
Crucial Song
Selena Gomez stated that "Revival" sets the tone for the entire album and signifies her personal and professional rebirth after battles with her physical and mental health.
Personal Struggles
Gomez has shared that the creation of the song and album helped her deal with her diagnosis of lupus and her related struggles with anxiety and depression.
Artistry
Critics commend Selena's artistry in "Revival", especially in shedding her Disney image, and embracing a mature, confident sound and message.
Co-writers
"Revival" was written by Selena Gomez, Antonina Armato, Tim James, Chauncey Hollis, and Rock Mafia (a collaboration between Armato and James).
Track Listing
"Revival" is the first song on the album.
Visuals
The music video of the song "Revival" uses a lot of symbolic imagery, indicating the process of self-renewal and starting fresh.
Tour
The song spawned a worldwide concert tour, The Revival Tour, which started in 2016 but was cut short due to Gomez's health issues.
Charting Position
Although the song "Revival" didn't chart itself, the album peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Themes
The song's lyrics represent themes of self-love, independence, and empowerment, mirroring Gomez's own personal journey to heal and grow.

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