the heart wants what it wants
Gomez Selena Lyrics

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(What the heart wants)
(What the heart wants)
(What the heart wants)

You got me sippin' on something
I can't compare to nothing
I've ever known, I'm hoping
That after this fever I'll survive

I know I'm acting a bit crazy
Strung out, a little bit hazy
Hand over heart, I'm praying
That I'm gonna make it out alive

The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right, but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up

But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants

You got me scattered in pieces
Shining like stars and screaming
Lighting me up like Venus
But then you disappear and make me wait
And every second's like torture
Heroin drip, no more so
Finding a way to let go
Baby, baby, no, I can't escape

The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right, but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up

But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants

This is a modern fairy tale
No happy endings
No wind in our sails
But I can't imagine a life without
Breathless moments
Breaking me down, down, down, down

The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right, but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up

But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants

The heart wants what it wants, baby
It wants what it wants, baby
It wants what it wants
It wants what it wants

The heart wants what it wants, baby
It wants what it wants

Overall Meaning

In "The Heart Wants What It Wants," Selena Gomez describes the emotional and mental struggle of being in love with someone who may not be good for her but to whom she feels deeply connected. She admits to being addicted to her partner, who is the source of her pleasure and pain. Selena sings about feeling lost and uncertain about her future, but knowing that she cannot live without her partner. She acknowledges that there are many reasons why she should let go of this relationship, but her heart wants what it wants, and she cannot deny her feelings.

Selena sings about being in love with someone who is not good for her but to whom she still holds onto. She describes the pain that they have caused her but still cannot give up on them due to her heart's desires. She indirectly highlights the struggle many people go through in relationships, trying to balance what is right and what is the heart's desire.

In summary, the song is about the conflict that arises between Selena's head and her heart. Her head tells her to give up on the relationship, while her heart wants her to hold onto the love she has for her partner despite their flaws. The song serves as a reminder that sometimes, even when it's painful, the heart wants what it wants, and you cannot ignore it.

Line by Line Meaning

You got me sippin' on something
You have me consumed by something that I can't compare to anything else

I can't compare to nothing
It is incomparable to anything else

I've ever known, I'm hoping
Of all I've ever known, I'm hoping for more

That after this fever I'll survive
I hope to survive after this emotional upheaval

I know I'm acting a bit crazy
I am aware that I am acting irrational

Strung out, a little bit hazy
I am a little confused and lost

Hand over heart, I'm praying
I'm praying with all my heart

That I'm gonna make it out alive
I hope to come out of this situation alive

The bed's getting cold and you're not here
I am feeling lonely in bed without you

The future that we hold is so unclear
I don't know what the future holds for us

But I'm not alive until you call
I feel alive only when you call me

And I'll bet the odds against it all
I'm willing to risk everything for you

Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
I don't want to hear advice because I am following my heart

You might be right, but I don't care
You may be right but it doesn't change how I feel

There's a million reasons why I should give you up
There are many reasons why I should let go of you

But the heart wants what it wants
But my heart wants what it wants

You got me scattered in pieces
You have left me shattered and broken

Shining like stars and screaming
I am feeling alive and passionate with you

Lighting me up like Venus
You are lighting up my life like Venus

But then you disappear and make me wait
You disappear and leave me waiting for you

And every second's like torture
Every second feels like torture without you

Heroin drip, no more so
My addiction to you is overwhelming and intense

Finding a way to let go
I am trying to find a way to move on from you

Baby, baby, no, I can't escape
No matter how hard I try, I can't escape my feelings for you

This is a modern fairy tale
Our story is like a modern-day fairy tale

No happy endings
There may not be a happy ending for us

No wind in our sails
We have no direction in our relationship

But I can't imagine a life without
I can't imagine life without you

Breathless moments
Our moments together are intense and overwhelming

Breaking me down, down, down, down
These moments are also breaking me down emotionally

The heart wants what it wants, baby
My heart wants what it wants, baby

It wants what it wants, baby
My heart desires what it desires, baby

It wants what it wants
My heart wants what it wants

The heart wants what it wants, baby
My heart desires what it desires, baby

It wants what it wants
My heart wants what it wants

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Antonina Armato, Tim James, David Jost, Selena Gomez

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