Selena Gomez - The Heart Wants What It Wants (Official Video)
"The Heart Wants What It Wants" is a mid-tempo pop and R&B track by Selena Gomez, released on November 6, 2014, as the lead single from her compilation album, For You . selena_gomez_the_heart_wants_what_it_wants_offi...
The lyrics explore the conflict between logic and emotion in a turbulent relationship, where the "heart" continues to desire someone despite a "million reasons" to leave. Selena Gomez - The Heart Wants What It
Selena Gomez, Antonina Armato, Timothy James (Defcon), and David Jost. The Official Music Video on YouTube features a
The Official Music Video on YouTube features a stark, black-and-white aesthetic and begins with a vulnerable spoken-word monologue by Gomez. In this monologue, she describes feelings of being "shattered" and "crazy," reflecting her real-life emotional state during the recording process. Cultural Impact
The phrase "The heart wants what it wants" was originally attributed to an 1862 letter by poet Emily Dickinson. Music Video and Opening Monologue