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.
I Will Survive
Selena Lyrics
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At first I was afraid
I was petrafide
I kept thinking I couldnt live with out you by my side
But then I spent some many nights just thinking how you did me wrong*
And I grew strong and I learned how to get along
And now your back
Dont turn around cause your not welcome anymore
Werent you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
You think Ill crumble, you think Ill lay down and die
Now go, now go
Walk out the door
Dont turn around now cause your not welcome anymore
Werent you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
You think Ill crumble, you think Ill lay down and die
Oh no not I
I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love I know Ill stay alive
I got all my life to live, I got all my love to give
I will survive, I will survive, Hey, hey
Todos en pie vamonos, todo mundo
Talk about It, talk about it, talk about it, talk about it
Talk about it, talk about it, talk about it, uhhh
You gotta move on
You gotta move on
You gotta move on
Wont you take me to funky town
Wont you take me to funky town
Wont you take me to funky town
Wont you take me to funky town
Let me hear you Houston Tejas Mexico
The song "I Will Survive" by Selena is a cover of the classic disco hit by Gloria Gaynor. The song refers to the aftermath of a breakup with a toxic partner. The lyrics express the initial fear and hurt that the singer felt after the breakup, but ultimately her strength and resilience have helped her to move on and thrive. Houston, Texas plays a special role in the song as Selena performed the song during her last televised concert in Houston before her tragic death.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer recounts her initial reaction to the end of the relationship, feeling petrified and believing that she couldn't survive without the other person. However, the chorus shifts the focus to the singer's determination to move past the hurt and become stronger. She tells the other person not to turn around, as they are not welcomed back into her life anymore. The singer also challenges the belief that she will crumble without the other person, stating that she will survive no matter what. The chorus repeats the iconic line "I will survive" as a declaration of her resilience.
The latter half of the song becomes a bit more lighthearted and upbeat. The singer encourages the audience to talk about their feelings and move on from their own heartbreaks. The inclusion of "Funky Town" demonstrates the singer's desire to have fun and let loose, indicating that she is ready to move on and live her life free from the constraints of a toxic relationship. The inclusion of "Houston Tejas Mexico" emphasizes the cultural significance of Selena performing this song in Houston, as it is a nod to the large Hispanic community in the area.
Overall, "I Will Survive" is a song about resilience, strength, and moving on from toxic relationships. Selena's rendition imbues the classic disco hit with new energy and a greater sense of cultural significance.
Line by Line Meaning
At first I was afraid
Initially, I was terrified
I was petrified
I was paralyzed with fear
I kept thinking I couldn't live without you by my side
I believed I couldn't survive without your presence
But then I spent so many nights just thinking how you did me wrong
After numerous nights contemplating how you hurt me
And I grew strong and I learned how to get along
I became stronger and learned to cope without you
And now you're back from outer space
Now you have returned unexpectedly
Don't turn around 'cause you're not welcome anymore
Please don't look back, you're not wanted here
Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
Aren't you the one who attempted to harm me with your departure?
You think I'll crumble, you think I'll lay down and die
You assume that I will falter and perish without you
Now go, now go, walk out the door
Please leave and don't come back
Oh no, not I, I will survive
I am determined to survive on my own
Oh as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
As long as I am capable of loving, I will persevere
I got all my life to live, I got all my love to give
I have my whole life ahead of me, and I am ready to love again
I will survive, I will survive, hey, hey!
I will overcome, I will endure, yay!
Talk about it, talk about it, talk about it, uhhh
Let's discuss it, let's chat about it, let's converse, uhhh
You gotta move on, you gotta move on, you gotta move on
You must keep moving forward, repeatedly
Won't you take me to funky town
Please take me to a place of excitement and fun
Let me hear you Houston Tejas Mexico
Give me a shoutout, Houston Texas Mexico
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dino Fekaris, Frederick J. Perren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Srrealism
No autotune, no lip syncing. Just pure raw talent.
KITTYSTAR_☆
SHE IS SOOOO ICONIC LIKE OMG ❤❤❤❤❤
Who Knows
Also her & her band couldn’t hear themselves in real time because of the sheer size of the Arena everything from instruments to her voice was delayed by a few seconds!
Ahuitzol Rosas Mendoza
Exactly....Back in the day the singer really needed to prove the voice and talent. SELENA of course had everything. Great voice, talent omg ❤❤❤❤❤
TheeArkandCovenantofBeauty
You can say that again Thanks Selena to once again inspire me to keep singing 🎧🎙📿🎊💐❤️🥰🔥
LifeWithKat
She was a natural!!❤
Angel Cuellar
Que artista tan versátil y completa !!!
No la porquería de hoy con autotune.
Rossy Sanchez
Exacto!
Carolina LI2002
Así es!!!!!!!
Gameplays_conMegan
Es cierto!!