The record was inspired by the work of a range of artists, especially Christina Aguilera's sophomore studio album Stripped (2002), and Gomez's trip to Mexico, where she defined the album's sound. Working with a handful of songwriters, Gomez co-wrote eleven out of the sixteen tracks that made the album's tracklists. The album reflects her journey since 2013, including the media scrutiny on her personal life. As executive producers, Gomez, Danny D, and Tim Blacksmith collaborated with producers including Hit-Boy, Rock Mafia, and Stargate to achieve her desired new sound. Their efforts resulted in a primarily a pop record, being the genre showcased in form of midtempo electropop, dance-pop and R&B, connected by a tropical beach sound and lyrics that discuss love and confidence.
Revival received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who appreciated its overall production and Gomez's vocals. It also entered on several year-end list of best albums. The record debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week earnings of 117,000 units, of which 85,000 were pure album sales. In doing so, it became Gomez's second consecutive number-one album, after Stars Dance (2013). On February 2, 2016, the RIAA certified Revival Gold, denoting 500,000 album-equivalent units (including albums sales, streaming and track-equivalent units) sold in the United States.
With its singles "Good for You" (featuring rapper A$AP Rocky) and "Same Old Love" both reaching number five and "Hands to Myself" charting at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, Revival is further distinguished as Gomez's first record to house multiple top 10 singles in the United States; all of which became her first three number-one singles on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. Gomez promoted the album with several televised performances and embarked on her Revival Tour in May 2016, which will visit North America, Asia, and Europe.
Revival
Selena Gomez Lyrics
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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 shot out of me like a rifle, was a revival, revival
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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 shot out of me like a rifle, was a revival, 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 a revival
In this song, Selena Gomez speaks about the concept of rebirth and rejuvenation. The opening verse suggests that she is moving forward but is unable to fully understand where she is going. She is becoming someone new but what she will become is unknown. The once constraining chains are finally broken, leading to self-restoration and salvation. Moreover, Selena desires to be candid about her journey, willing to admit that it has been a painful process but expresses gratitude for being at this point in her life.
The chorus then speaks to the importance of what she has learned through this revival. It's more than just surviving but, also, a time of rebuilding oneself. The song speaks to the concept of flaming out to re-light, where Selena claims she'll walk through fire to restart from scratch. Selena tries to emphasize that she still has a long way to go, but she has discovered herself and revived into a better version of herself. The song's concluding words suggest that this revival marks a continuation of the journey of self-discovery, implying that there is a possibility of further changes and improvements.
Line by Line Meaning
I dive into the future
I am moving forward with excitement
But I'm blinded by the sun
But I am overwhelmed by the brightness of the future
I'm reborn in every moment
I am constantly growing and changing
So who knows what I'll become
And no one can predict who I will be
I feel like I've awakened lately
I feel like I've come out of a dream and into reality
The chains around me are finally breaking
The things that once held me back are no longer a burden
I've been under self-restoration
I am rebuilding myself from the inside out
I've become my own salvation
I am the one who saves myself
Showing up, no more hiding, hiding
I am no longer afraid to be seen
The light inside me is bursting, shining
I am finally letting my true self shine
It's my, my, my time to butterfly
It's time for me to become the best version of myself
What I've learned is so vital
What I've learned is crucial to my growth
More than just survival
It's not just about getting by, it's about thriving
This is my revival
This is my time for growth and change
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Music interlude
I'll walk through the fire, I'll begin again
I am willing to face the challenges that come with growth
I'll burn through my skin
I am willing to go through a painful process to become better
'Cause I, 'cause I wanna feel it
Because it's worth it to feel the growth and change within myself
Reaching for the truth, not afraid to lose
I am willing to risk losing what I have in order to gain something better
What shot out of me like a rifle, was a revival, revival
The growth and change within me happened fast and powerful
I admit, it's been painful, painful
I am honest about the difficulties of growth and change
But I'll be honest, I'm grateful, grateful
But I am also grateful for the process and its results
It's my, my, my time to realize
It's my time to fully understand and appreciate my growth
This won't take too long, you'll see
This process won't take too long to reach its conclusion
I'm just tryna get to me, ooh
I am trying to discover and become my true self
What shot out of me like a rifle, was a revival, revival
The growth and change within me was fast and powerful
What I've learned is so vital
What I've learned is crucial to my growth
More than just survival
It's not just about getting by, it's about thriving
This is my revival, this is a revival
This is my time for growth and change
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Music interlude
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antonina Armato, Selena Gomez, Adam Schmalholz, Chauncey Hollis, Julia Cavazos, Justin Tranter, Timothy Price
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thyagarajan.v
on Hands to Myself
Nice song.&.music
ELlieexoticbutters
on Good for You
at the begining it sounds like she said "im farting carots farting carots"