"Lose You to Love Me" is a poignant and introspective ballad performed by American singer and actress Selena Gomez. Released in 2019, the song served as the lead single from her third studio album, "Rare." "Lose You to Love Me" marked a significant departure from Gomez's earlier sound, embracing a more mature and emotionally charged style.
The lyrics of the song explore themes of self-love, healing, and moving on from a past relationship. Gomez reflects on the journey of letting go and finding empowerment through self-discovery. The emotive and vulnerable nature of the lyrics, combined with a minimalistic yet impactful production, creates a powerful and resonant ballad.
The song received widespread acclaim for its authenticity and Gomez's compelling vocal delivery. The stripped-down arrangement, featuring a piano and Gomez's emotive vocals, adds to the emotional intensity of the track. "Lose You to Love Me" quickly became a commercial success, topping charts and earning praise for its raw and honest portrayal of personal growth.
In addition to its musical success, the song's music video, shot entirely on an iPhone, contributed to its impact. "Lose You to Love Me" is considered one of Selena Gomez's signature songs, showcasing her evolution as an artist and her ability to connect with listeners through genuine and heartfelt storytelling.
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Lyrics:
You promised the world and I fell for it
I put you first and you adored it
Set fires to my forest
And you let it burn
Sang off-key in my chorus
'Cause it wasn't yours
I saw the signs and I ignored it
Rose-colored glasses all distorted
Set fire to my purpose
And I let it burn
You got off on the hurtin'
When it wasn't yours, yeah
We'd always go into it blindly
I needed to lose you to find me
This dancing was killing me softly
I needed to hate you to love me, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, yeah
I needed to lose you to love me, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, yeah
I needed to lose you to love me
I gave my all and they all know it
Then you tore me down and now it's showing
In two months, you replaced us
Like it was easy
Made me think I deserved it
In the thick of healing, yeah
We'd always go into it blindly
I needed to lose you to find me
This dancing was killing me softly
I needed to hate you to love me, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, yeah
I needed to lose you to love me, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, yeah
I needed to lose you to love me
You promised the world and I fell for it
I put you first and you adored it
Set fires to my forest
And you let it burn
Sang off-key in my chorus
To love, love, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, yeah
I needed to hate you to love me, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, yeah
I needed to lose you to love me
To love, love, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, yeah
And now the chapter is closed and done
To love, love, yeah
To love, love, yeah
To love, yeah
And now it's goodbye, it's goodbye for us
Review comment:
Selena gomez This song was inspired by many things that have happened in my life since releasing my last album. I want people to feel hope and to know you will come out the other side stronger and a better version of yourself.
- I love her because she's not afraid of showing her emotions.
- She’s not overrated she’s extremely talented and been in this industry for so long killing it. She deserves her recognition
- This is not a song..this is once in a lifetime masterpiece that’s filled with emotions that everyone can relate with.
- I Can relate to this song so much. My ex-husband replaced me for a much younger model, after almost 30 years of marriage. Left and divorced me while I was battling cancer. Now, 4 years later, after 3 years of therapy I’ve learned to truly love myself. AND…I’m cancer free, now!! Fingers crossed I will stay that way! I’m 55, and I don’t know if I will ever fall in love again, and that makes me sad…but, I will be ok. But, this song is just beautiful and I cry every time I hear it.
- “I think it’s important to realize you can miss something, but not want it back.”
- I think this song is not just about heartbreak from an ex. It's more than that. It's like, a farewell song to your past self, and I think that's beautiful.
