The American popstar turns past insecurities into music, and the result is painfully relatable.
Fez — Selena Gomez is proving once again why she’s one of the most relatable celebrities out there, this time by getting candid about insecurities and heartbreak in her latest song, “Younger and Hotter Than Me”.
In a recent interview with Chris Olsen on SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio IRL, Gomez opened up about how her past struggles with self-doubt inspired the track.
The song appears on “I Said I Love You First,” her upcoming album with fiance Benny Blanco, and it’s already generating buzz for its raw lyrics and emotional depth.
Before diving into the song’s meaning, the album kicks off with a spoken word intro, a nostalgic throwback to Gomez’s days on “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
The opening track features a recording of the singer thanking the cast and crew of the beloved Disney Channel show, pulled from a video marking the end of an era that shaped her early career.
The video, which captures Gomez’s final days on set, was discovered by Blanco. “That was after over a hundred episodes with these people that I grew up with. So it was pretty much, you know, the beginning for me,” Gomez explained. “And at the same time, I was closing a chapter.”
The story behind ‘Younger and Hotter Than Me’
After that emotional intro, the album transitions into “Younger and Hotter Than Me”, a track that lays bare the universal fear of not being enough.
The song delves into Gomez’s worries about a romantic partner losing interest and the fear that she might be replaced by someone younger, shinier, and seemingly more desirable. It’s an insecurity that, let’s face it, most people have wrestled with at some point.
Blanco played a significant role in shaping the track. “He thought it would be sweet since Younger and Hotter is a reflection of my past and insecurities,” Gomez shared. “It was really important to him that he tell that story, too.”
During his interview with Gomez, Olsen pointed out that the track’s themes tie into the “Wizards of Waverly Place” audio, symbolizing Gomez’s transition from adolescence to adulthood.
She fully agreed. “I think that was the message—it’s something every girl, person, human being has felt.”
Though Gomez has grown more confident over the years, she admits the struggle isn’t completely behind her. “I get insecure sometimes. I’m not as insecure as I was when I was younger, but yeah, there’s always something shinier, something better. And that’s not what I should be thinking about.”
Gomez’s honesty is refreshing in an industry obsessed with perfection.
“I Said I Love You First” represents a glimpse into the heart and mind of an artist unafraid to show her vulnerable side.
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