It was a commercial success, peaking in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
"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. It was a commercial success, peaking in the
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 Official Music Video on YouTube features a
Gomez stated in an interview with Ryan Seacrest that the song helped her find her identity during a year where she felt "constantly being kicked down".
Selena Gomez - The Heart Wants What It Wants (Official Video)
Produced by Rock Mafia (Antonina Armato and Timothy James).