“I loved every city, but had no doubt that New York was the city that was going to push me to be my best. LA was my home base for several years before I knew that in order to get better, I needed to leave my comfort zone,” says Garcia.
Four years after the release of her debut EP, Garcia rolled up her sleeves and got to work on the album’s follow up. She enlisted the help of the community through the use of a Pledge Music campaign and began searching for the right team. A recommendation from a friend paired Garcia up with Philadelphia-based Lance Davis who took the reigns on producing the album.
“I was looking for that gut feeling and that’s exactly what I got with Lance. After six months of back and forth to/from Philadelphia, we have finally finished my new eight song EP, which will be released this fall.”
In addition to Davis, Garcia attracted renowned arranger, Larry Gold (Lana del Rey, The Roots, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake) who composed strings for the release. The legendary Lurssen Mastering (Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Jacob Dylan, Ingrid Michaelson) also came on board to master the album.
Garcia’s forthcoming release takes on more of an indie direction than her previous material. “I’m excited, but I’m also pretty scared because I took some creative risks,” she adds, labeling the project as “west coast pop meets east coast grit” and revealing that early listeners have deemed it “soul rock.”
The self-titled project explores themes of heartbreak: letting go of love, fighting with a love, and being scared of love altogether. “The first three songs on the EP are pop based but by the fourth song, things take a serious turn. It represents my journey from west coast to east coast and you can hear this from track one to track eight,” explains Garcia. The EP also includes several blues-inspired tunes, one that was recorded live in the studio that unexpectedly made the album.
Of all the songs on the album, Garcia pens “Brother” as her favorite. “It’s the most cathartic,” she explains. “It’s gritty and the heaviest in terms of rocking out.” The soulful tune was co-written with bassist Daniel Shuman and inspired by some discouraging news. “I was on my way to Daniel’s house for a writing session when I found out that my brother was being incarcerated. We had not had a relationship for some time due to our different lifestyles and that was tough news to receive. He’s serving quite a bit of time,” adds Garcia.
The New York-based vocalist is also drawn to several other tracks on her forthcoming EP. “There is a song called ‘Careless the Girl’ that I thought Lance would for sure throw out of the running to be on this EP. To my surprise it was the song that he flipped out over the most. He even insisted that we use the demo vocal track. The EP version is a mix of the demo and his production. There is no big chorus, just vibe.”
Another track, which was inspired by Michel Gondry’s romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, is set to be the EP’s first single. “I got the idea for ‘Eternal Sunshine’ after catching my friend at the gym (who was going through a terrible breakup at the time) running on the treadmill like it was the only thing that would save her. I had spent time there myself a month before ‘working out’ my own heartache, so I imagined hearts splattered all over the floors and walls of the gym. Because we cannot erase someone from our memory, we do our best with the tools we have. For many, it’s working out,” she exclaims. Garcia describes the track as an upbeat tune that carries a relatable message.
As a child, Garcia split her time between Northern California and Washington State, spending summers with her mother in Alaska. It was during those summers that she first began to experiment with writing songs. Between her mother belting out Barbara Streisand around the house and her father’s affinity for Motown, music was in her veins from a very early age.
“When I was a kid, all I wanted was to be like Cyndi Lauper. I watched a VHS live concert she did over and over until the tape was worn completely through. At 5 years old I even did a lip-sync to Jem and the Holograms for my grammar school talent contest.”
Garcia eventually enrolled at California State’s Music Business program and began singing in the university’s A-Capella and jazz choirs. During her senior year, she performed her first solo show. She bravely took the stage in front of a crowd of 500 and was quickly noted as one of the top standout performances of the evening.
Following graduation, Garcia relocated to Los Angeles in 2002 where she began playing shows with a live band – eventually making the famed Hotel Café her second home. Several years later, she released her first EP titled “Don’t Worry…It’s Not Love.” The album collected rave reviews and Garcia was featured in Music Connection’s “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists” – an honor she’s received a total of 3 times. She’s since toured North America, opened for The Green Children and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zero’s, and recently shared the stage with Nashville buzz band Johnnyswim in New York City.
Garcia has been referred to as “A sister to Fiona Apple.” Her smoky voice hails comparisons to the likes of Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Sade. Her lyrics have been described as “fresh and real” and emulate the spirit of her storytelling idols like Nina Simone and Etta James. One part jazz, one part soul, with hints of blues and rock, Garcia possesses an eclectic style that places her months ahead of the monotonous trends of radio.
Never Say Never
Selena Garcia Lyrics
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(Pick it up this, pick it up)
Yeah, yeah.
(Pick it up this, pick it up)
Never, never, never, never, never, never.
(Pick it up this, pick it up)
See I never thought that I could walk through fire
I never had the strength to take it higher
Until I reached the point of no return
And there's just no turning back
When your heart's under attack
Gonna give everything I have
It's my destiny
I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down
I will not stay on the ground
Pick it up
Pick it up
Pick it up
Pick it up up up
And never say never
Ne-never say never (never)
Ne-never say never (never)
Ne-never say never (never)
Never say it, never, never say it
I never thought that I could feel this power
I never thought that I could feel this free
I'm strong enough to climb the highest tower
And I'm fast enough to run across the sea
And there's just no turning back
When your heart's under attack
Gonna give everything I have
'cause this is my destiny
I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down
I will not stay on the ground
Pick it up
Pick it up
Pick it up
Pick it up, up, up
And never say never
Here we go!
Guess who?
JSmith and JB! (Uh-huh!)
I gotcha little bro
I can handle him
Hold up, aight?
I can handle him
Now he's bigger than me
Taller than me
And he's older than me
And stronger than me
And his arms a little bit longer than me
But he ain't on a JB song with me!
I be trying a chill
They be trying to sour the thrill
No pun intended, was raised by the power of Will
Like Luke with the force, when push comes to shove
Like Kobe in the 4th, ice water with blood
Let's go
I gotta be the best, and yes
We're the flyest
Like David and Goliath
I conquered the giant
So now I got the world in my hand
I was born from two stars
So the moon's where I land (I'm gone!)
I will never say never! (never say it, never, never say it) (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (OK) (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down
I will not stay on the ground
Pick it up
Pick it up
Pick it up
Pick it up, up, up
And never say never
I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down
I will not stay on the ground
Pick it up
Pick it up
Pick it up,
Pick it up, up, up
And never say never
Ne-never say never (never say it)
Ne-never say never (never say it)
Ne-never say never (never say it)
And never say never
Ne-never say never
Ne-never say never
Ne-never say never
And never say never.
The song "Never Say Never" by Selena Garcia is an upbeat and empowering anthem about never giving up no matter how tough the situation may seem. The lyrics describe how the singer never thought she had the strength and courage to overcome difficult challenges until she reached the point of no return. However, she realizes that she has the power to keep fighting and pushing through her struggles. She refuses to give up and promises to keep going until she achieves her goals, no matter how long it takes.
The chorus "I will never say never! I will fight till forever!" is a powerful statement of determination and resilience. The singer is ready to face any obstacle that comes her way and will not let anyone or anything hold her back. The bridge features a rap verse by JSmith and JB, which adds an extra layer of energy and strength to the song. The rappers talk about persevering through struggles and not letting anyone bring them down. Overall, "Never Say Never" is a motivating and inspiring song that encourages listeners to keep pushing through their own challenges and never give up on their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
(Never say never)
This phrase is the title of the song and the main message. It means that you should never give up and always keep fighting for what you want.
(Pick it up this, pick it up)
This phrase is repeated throughout the song and means to keep moving forward and not give up.
See I never thought that I could walk through fire
The singer is saying that they didn't think they were strong enough to overcome a difficult situation.
I never thought that I could take the burn
The artist is saying that they didn't think they could handle the pain or discomfort that comes with achieving their goals.
I never had the strength to take it higher
The artist is saying that they didn't think they had the ability to achieve their greatest potential.
Until I reached the point of no return
The singer is saying that they were so committed to their goal that they couldn't turn back even if they wanted to.
And there's just no turning back
The singer is emphasizing that once the decision has been made to pursue a goal, there is no going back.
When your heart's under attack
The artist is referring to the difficulties that come with achieving their goals, which can be emotionally challenging.
Gonna give everything I have
The artist is saying that they will put all their effort into achieving their goals.
It's my destiny
The artist is saying that achieving their goal is their purpose in life.
I will never say never! (I will fight)
The singer is emphasizing that they will never give up on their goals and will keep fighting to achieve them.
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
The artist is expressing their commitment to always keep fighting for their goals, no matter how long it takes.
Whenever you knock me down
The singer is referring to the setbacks and obstacles that they encounter along the way to achieving their goals.
I will not stay on the ground
The singer is saying that they will always get back up and keep moving forward, no matter how many times they fall.
Guess who?
The singer is starting a new section of the song where they are joined by other artists.
I can handle him
The artist is saying they can handle any challenge that comes their way.
And never say never
The artist is emphasizing the main message of the song, which is to never give up on your goals.
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.