Their debut album, Kiss & Tell, was released on September 29, 2009, debuting at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200 and earning the band a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in March 2010. The second single from the album, "Naturally", reached the top thirty in the U.S., as well as the top twenty in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and Germany. The song has been certified Platinum in the U.S. and Canada. As of 2012, Kiss & Tell has sold over 900,000 copies in the U.S.
The band's second album, A Year Without Rain, was released on September 17, 2010, debuting at No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and earning the band a second RIAA Gold certification in January 2011. Two singles were released from the album, "Round & Round" and "A Year Without Rain". As of 2012, the album has sold over 800,000 copies in the U.S.
The band's third album, When the Sun Goes Down, was released on June 28, 2011, debuting at No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Its lead single "Who Says" received its radio premiere on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on March 8, 2011, followed by a music video premiere on Disney Channel on March 11. The song has been certified Platinum in the U.S. The second single from the album, "Love You Like a Love Song", was released on June 17, 2011 and was certified 4× Platinum in the U.S. The third and final single from the album was "Hit the Lights". The band disbanded when Gomez began focusing on her acting career and solo music career.
The band has won numerous awards and accolades since their debut. They have won a total of four Poptastic Awards, including the Best Duo or Group Award. The band has also been nominated for five awards at the MuchMusic Video Awards and two MTV Europe Music Awards. In 2011, the band won its first People's Choice Award for Breakout Group. In 2012, "Love You Like a Love Song" was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award, giving the band their first VMA nomination. The band has also won a total of six Teen Choice Awards since 2010, including Choice Music: Group and Choice Music: Love Song for "Love You Like a Love Song".
A Year Without Rain
Selena Gomez & the Scene Lyrics
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Can you feel me when I think about you?
With every breath I take
Every minute, no matter what I do
My world is an empty place
Like I've been wanderin' the desert
For a thousand days (oh-huh)
But I always see your face, baby
I'm missing you so much
Can't help it, I'm in love
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain
Oh oh oh, woah, woah
The stars are burning
I hear your voice in my mind (it's in my mind)
Can't you hear me calling
My heart is yearning
Like the ocean that's running dry
Catch me I'm falling
It's like the ground is crumbling underneath my feet
Won't you save me
There's gonna be a monsoon
When you get back to me
Oh baby
I'm missing you so much
Can't help it, I'm in love (love)
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side (side)
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain
Oh oh oh, woah woah
So let this drought come to an end
And may this desert flower again
I'm so glad you found me
Stick around me
Baby, baby, baby, whoa
It's a world of wonder
With you in my life
So hurry baby, don't waste no more time
And I need you here
I can't explain
But a day without you
Is like a year without rain
Oh oh oh
I'm missing you so much (much)
Can't help it, I'm in love
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side (side)
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain
Oh oh oh, woah woah
Ooh, ouh
"A Year Without Rain" is a romantic ballad by Selena Gomez that talks about the intense feeling of missing someone. The song describes a feeling of emptiness that comes with separation from someone beloved, so much so that it feels like a year without rain. The song opens with a chorus, where the singer asks her love interest if he can feel her when she thinks about him. Gomez sings passionately that her world feels empty without her loved one, which is metaphorically compared to wandering in a desert for a thousand days. Though she's not sure if she's delusional, all she can see is the face of the person she's missing. The singer references the natural elements and compares missing someone to a drought and the stars to symbolize distance; nevertheless, she still hears his voice in her mind.
The second verse of "A Year Without Rain" expresses the depths of the singer's longing for her loved one. She feels like the ground is crumbling beneath her feet, and she is falling, calling out for the other person to catch her. It explains that the emptiness is so consuming that it feels like the ocean that's going dry. In the bridge, the singer asks for the drought to end and for the various elements of nature to come together to make things right. Finally, Selena sings that the world is a place of wonder when her significant other is by her side, and she begs him not to waste any more time before ending the song with another chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh
The singer is expressing her emotional connection with someone and their significance in her life.
Can you feel me when I think about you?
The singer wonders if the person she is thinking about feels her emotions as strongly as she does.
With every breath I take
The singer is constantly reminded of the person she misses and loves deeply.
Every minute, no matter what I do
The singer is consumed by thoughts of the person she loves and misses, and can't escape her feelings no matter her actions.
My world is an empty place
The singer feels incomplete without the person she loves.
Like I've been wanderin' the desert
The singer feels lost and alone without the person she loves.
For a thousand days (oh-huh)
The duration of her feeling lost and alone is emphasized.
Don't know if it's a mirage
The singer is unsure if her feelings for the person she loves are real or just a figment of her imagination.
But I always see your face, baby
The person she loves is constantly on her mind, and she can't forget them.
I'm missing you so much
The singer is expressing the depth of her love and longing for the person she's away from.
Can't help it, I'm in love
The singer acknowledges that her feelings are beyond her control.
A day without you is like a year without rain
The singer emphasizes how empty her life feels without the person she loves, comparing it to a long period of aridness.
I need you by my side
The singer recognizes that her happiness and well-being depend on the presence of the person she loves.
Don't know how I'll survive
The singer is expressing that being separated from the person she loves is unbearable.
The stars are burning
The singer is referring to a passionate, intense love.
I hear your voice in my mind (it's in my mind)
The person she loves is still present in her thoughts and memories.
Can't you hear me calling
The singer is reaching out to the person she loves, asking them to come to her.
My heart is yearning
The singer's emotions are strong, and she feels a deep desire to be with the one she loves.
Like the ocean that's running dry
The singer feels like her emotions are too intense and overwhelming to sustain.
Catch me I'm falling
The singer is reaching out for support from the person she loves.
It's like the ground is crumbling underneath my feet
The singer feels like everything is falling apart without the person she loves.
Won't you save me
The singer is asking the person she loves to help her through this difficult time.
There's gonna be a monsoon
The singer is referencing the relief and release that will come once she is reunited with the person she loves.
When you get back to me
The singer is expressing her anticipation and eagerness for the person she loves to return to her.
So let this drought come to an end
The singer is ready to move on from the pain of being separated from the person she loves.
And may this desert flower again
The singer wants to regain the happiness and love she had before the separation from the person she loves.
I'm so glad you found me
The singer expresses gratitude for the relationship and connection she has with the person she loves.
Stick around me
The singer is expressing a desire for the person she loves to stay with her.
Baby, baby, baby, whoa
The singer is using terms of endearment to address the person she loves.
It's a world of wonder
The singer is expressing her happiness and amazement with the person she loves.
With you in my life
The singer recognizes that the person she loves is a vital and integral part of her happiness and her life.
So hurry baby, don't waste no more time
The singer is urging the person she loves to come back to her quickly.
And I need you here
The singer reiterates her need and desire for the person she loves to be with her.
I can't explain
The singer's emotions are too strong and complex to describe.
But a day without you
The singer is emphasizing how much the person she loves means to her.
Is like a year without rain
The singer is using a powerful metaphor to emphasize the depth and longevity of her feelings for the person she loves.
Ooh, ouh
This is a vocalization that expresses strong emotion and longing for the person the singer loves.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lindy Robbins, Tobias Gad, Tom Luce
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