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.
Missing you
Selena Lyrics
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Windows down, hearing the wind
Hang up the phone but I'm feeling all night
Empty pillows, 2 AM
I cannot pretend that won't be long
Every minute that you're gone
But trust me, in the end it will be worth it
I can't even face the daylight
'Cause I'm already missing you
Baby we'll say we'll be alright
But I'm already missing you
You got me lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
Lo-lo-lo-loving you
You got me lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
Lo-lo-lo-loving you
Loving you
Loving you
I'm missing your touch, I'm missing your smile
Love to feel your hands on my skin
Feeling a rush, it makes me go wild
Crazy how you know what I think
I cannot pretend that won't be long
Every minute that you're gone
But trust me, in the end it will be worth it
'Cause baby you're the one
I can't even face the daylight
'Cause I'm already missing you
Baby we'll say we'll be alright
But I'm already missing you
You got me lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
Lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
You got me lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
Lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
See the clock , close my eyes
Wishing I just have the hands of time
Make this kiss last forever
Forever, we gotta live our lives
That there won't stop me from loving you
I can't even face the daylight
'Cause I'm already missing you
Baby we'll say we'll be alright
But I'm already missing you
You got me lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
Lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
You got me lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
Lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
Loving you
Loving you
Driving all night just to say goodbye
Windows down, hearing the wind
I'm mad at myself, I'm struggling now
But we've done this again and again
The song "Missing You" by Selena is a sad ballad about the pain of missing someone you love. The song narrates the struggle of a person who has to drive all night just to say goodbye to their lover. The term 'empty pillows' signifies that the person is unable to sleep due to the absence of their loved one, while the phrase 'hang up the phone but I'm feeling all night' indicates the helplessness and sadness of the person. The lyrics suggest that every minute without their loved one feels like an eternity, but they know that it will be worth it in the end as they will be reunited with their significant other soon.
The chorus of the song reflects the pain of the singer as they struggle to cope with the loss of their loved one. They cannot even face the daylight because they are already missing their partner. The singer confesses that they're 'already missing you,' implying that they won't be able to handle the separation, and although they might see each other someday, it won't lessen their pain. The line 'crazy how you know what I think' indicates the deep understanding and the close bond the singer shares with their lover.
Overall, "Missing You" is a raw and emotional reflection of the pain of separation and longing for someone. Both the lyrics and the melody of the song capture the essence of the powerful feelings that come with missing someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving all night just to say goodbye
Traveling a long distance to bid farewell to someone I love
Windows down, hearing the wind
Feeling the breeze and hearing the sounds of the outside world
Hang up the phone but I'm feeling all night
Despite ending the call, I continue to feel the emotions throughout the night
Empty pillows, 2 AM
Lying awake at night, feeling lonely without the comfort of the person I miss
I cannot pretend that won't be long
I cannot deny that the separation will be lengthy
Every minute that you're gone
Each passing moment that you're not here feels like an eternity
But trust me, in the end it will be worth it
Despite the pain, I believe that in the end, our love will make it all worth it
'Cause baby you're the one
Because you're the one I love and want to be with
I can't even face the daylight
The thought of facing the day without you is too difficult to bear
'Cause I'm already missing you
Because I'm already feeling a deep longing for you
Baby we'll say we'll be alright
We'll pretend that we'll be okay without each other
You got me lo-lo-lo-loving you, loving you
You have won my heart and I am deeply in love with you
Feeling a rush, it makes me go wild
The feeling of excitement and love I get when I'm with you is overwhelming
Crazy how you know what I think
It's amazing how well you understand me and know my thoughts
See the clock, close my eyes
Watching the time go by, closing my eyes in an attempt to slow it down
Wishing I just have the hands of time
Wishing I could control time and make it work in our favor
Make this kiss last forever
Wanting our moment of love and affection to never end
That there won't stop me from loving you
Despite the distance and time apart, my love for you remains strong
I'm mad at myself, I'm struggling now
Feeling upset and angry at myself for not being able to be with you now
But we've done this again and again
We have been through this separation before and we know we can get through it again
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEOFFREY ROYCE ROJAS, TOBY GAD, SELENA MARIE GOMEZ, MAKEBA RIDDICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yesen Corral
This needs to be on Apple Music 🎶
Queen Boss
Frllllll
ellaro81
Yes but without Puff Daddy
kudzai kasere
For sure
inthebaag
@ellaro81 Nah
inthebaag
@ellaro81 yes i mean
D Crown
This is exceptional!!!! I love Aaliyah and Selena. This pulled on all my heart strings. Such a beautiful tribute. Thank you for this
Edward Staine
2:02 felt the lyrics in my spine. Continue Sleeping in peace Queens.
sibria
Legendary queens! Come through with these Aaliyah mashups!
MARIA CASTRO
Aaliyah voices gives me chills!