Selena made her first public appearance at her father's Mexican restaurant in Lake Jackson at eight and recorded her first record at nine. Throughout her adolescence Selena was constantly on tour. She completed her education via correspondence courses. The singer signed with Capitol EMI in 1989, and released several albums with that label, including 1994's wildly popular 'Amor Prohibido'.
Chris Perez replaced Roger Garcia as guitar player. A romance budded between Perez and Selena, and the two married on April 2, 1992. Even as Selena's career skyrocketed she remained very close to her family, choosing to live next door to them in Corpus Christi.
Selena holds the record of drawing the biggest concert crowd in the history of the Houston Astrodome, for her February 1995 performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The greatest irony in Selena's musical career is that she became a star singing in her second language. Her first language was English, not Spanish.
Aside from her singing, Selena was an avid clothing designer. Boutique shops with the Selena name opened in Corpus Christi and San Antonio in 1994. She also dabbled in acting, making a cameo in the Johnny Depp film 'Don Juan de Marco'.
A woman named Yolanda Saldívar worked her way into the singer's inner circle, becoming president of Selena's fan club and manager of the boutiques. In 1995 the Quintanillas found out Saldivar had embezzled money from these ventures and decided to fire her. Selena agreed to meet Saldivar at a Corpus Christi Days Inn on the morning of March 31, 1995 in order to retrieve paperwork for tax purposes. At the motel an argument ensued over the embezzlement and Saldivar shot the singer once in the back. Selena died within hours at a local hospital.
Selena's death shocked and saddened Tejano fans in Latin communities throughout the United States and in Mexico. Numerous vigils and memorials were held in the singer's honor. That summer her album 'Dreaming of You', a combination of Spanish language hits and new English language tracks, debuted at #1 on the Billboard music charts in the US.
In October of 1995 a Houston jury convicted Saldívar of murder and sentenced her to life in prison, with parole eligibility in thirty years.
There is a museum to honor Selena's memory and a bronze life-sized statue of her on Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi. In 1997, Jennifer Lopez played Selena in the movie of the same name. The movie became the basis in which Lopez rose to superstardom.
In December 2020, Netflix released "Selena: The Series", together with Selena's family in production, based on her life in childhood, before fame, her space in the music industry and her importance for the Latin scenary, played by Christian Serratos. The series contains 2 parts with 18 episodes in total. The second and final part was released in May 2021.
A Boy Like That
Selena Lyrics
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Forget that boy, and find another
One of your own kind
Stick to your own kind
A boy like that, like that
A boy like that will give you sorrow
You'll meet another boy tomorrow
Stick to your own kind
A boy like that, like that
A boy who kills
Cannot love
A boy who kills
Has no heart
And he's the boy who gets your love
and gets your heart?
Very smart, Maria, very smart
A boy like that wants one thing only
And when he's gone, he'll leave you lonely
He'll murder your love, he murdered mine
Just wait and see, wait and see
A boy who kills (un muchacho que mata)
Cannot love (no puede amar)
A boy who kills (un muchacho que mata)
Has no heart (no tiene corazon)
And he's the boy who gets your love
and gets your heart?
Very smart, Maria, very smart
A boy like that, a boy like that
Kill your brother
Find another
Girl you've gotta know
He'll murder your love, like he did mine
A boy like that wants one thing only
And when he's gone, he'll leave you lonely
He'll murder your love, he murdered mine
Un hombre asi matara a tu hermano
Encuentra alquien que es como tu
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Conoceras a alquien mañana
Cuando termina te deja sola, triste why sola
A boy like that wants one thing only
He will leave you sad and lonely, sad and lonely
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Kill your brother
Un muchacho asi matara a tu hermano
find you another
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
One of your own kind
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Un muchacho asi matara a tu hermano
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Un muchacho asi matara a tu hermano
Un muchacho asi te dara
Un muchacho asi te matara
The lyrics of Selena's song "A Boy Like That" explore the complexities of young love and the dangers of falling for the wrong person. The main theme of the song is that girls should stay away from boys who will only cause them harm, even if they are attracted to them. The song begins with the warning that a boy like the one described in the song will kill your brother and should be avoided. The chorus reinforces this message, encouraging girls to stick to their own kind and not fall for boys who are dangerous.
Selena goes on to describe the pain and sorrow that can come from falling for a boy like that. She warns that he will leave you lonely and murder your love, just as he did to her. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, urging girls to avoid boys like that and find someone who is more suitable.
The lyrics of "A Boy Like That" show a deep understanding of the complicated emotions that can arise in relationships, particularly when the person you are attracted to is not good for you. Selena's lyrics are a powerful reminder to young women to be careful about who they give their hearts to.
Line by Line Meaning
A boy like that, who'll kill your brother
A dangerous boy who's capable of killing your loved ones
Forget that boy, and find another
Move on from that harmful relationship and seek someone better
One of your own kind
Find someone who shares your values and culture
Stick to your own kind
Stay within your community for safety and familiarity
A boy like that will give you sorrow
Being with someone like him will only bring pain and heartache
You'll meet another boy tomorrow
There are plenty of other potential partners out there
A boy who kills
A violent and dangerous person
Cannot love
Unable to have true feelings of care and affection for someone else
Has no heart
This person lacks empathy and compassion
And he's the boy who gets your love and gets your heart?
It is ironic and tragic that the person who doesn't deserve your devotion is the one who receives it
Very smart, Maria, very smart
This sarcastic remark highlights the irony of the situation
A boy like that wants one thing only
This person is not interested in a genuine connection but instead just wants physical pleasure
And when he's gone, he'll leave you lonely
This person doesn't care about your emotional well-being and will abandon you once they get what they want
He'll murder your love, he murdered mine
This person will destroy your affection and cause you pain, just as they did to the singer
Un hombre asi matara a tu hermano
A man like this will harm those you love
Encuentra alquien que es como tu
Find someone who shares your values and preferences
Un muchacho asi te dara tristeza
Being with someone like this will only bring sadness
Conoceras a alquien mañana
You will meet someone else in the future
Cuando termina te deja sola, triste why sola
When it ends, this person will leave you alone and unhappy
He will leave you sad and lonely, sad and lonely
This person will make you feel isolated and despondent
Un muchacho asi matara a tu hermano
A dangerous boy like this is a threat to your family
find you another
Look for someone else who is safer and more compatible
Un muchacho asi te dara
Being with someone like this will bring you
Un muchacho asi te matara
Being with someone like this could be lethal and harmful to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEONARD BERNSTEIN, STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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