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".
Disappear
Selena Gomez & the Scene Lyrics
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I remember the first time
But it wasn't the last time that you told me that
You'd take me back
So I'm still wondering why
It was ever a question
Should've learned my lesson
Like a heart attack
That's always breaking
I can't let you vanish
There's no magic
When you're gone
You say you don't need me
You say there's something beneath me
I'm not gonna let you disappear
I don't wanna hear it
I don't wanna believe it
I'm not gonna let you disappear
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Disappear
I don't wanna be lonely
But you were always the only one
Who cast the spell
And make it feel like
All of this was real
Nothing but an illusion
But I'm not gonna lose ya
So just do your trick
And make it quick
Cause I'm pretending
I can't let you vanish
There's no magic
When you're gone
You say you don't need me
You say there's something beneath me
I'm not gonna let you disappear
I don't wanna hear it
I don't wanna believe it
I'm not gonna let you disappear
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Disappear
Don't Go!
I can't let you vanish
There's no magic
When you're gone
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Disappear
You say you don't need me
You say there's something beneath me
I'm not gonna let you disappear
I don't wanna hear it
I don't wanna believe it
I'm not gonna let you disappear
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Disappear
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Disappear
Don't Go!
The song "Disappear" by Selena Gomez & The Scene is about a girl who is desperately trying to hold on to a relationship that has already ended. She remembers the first time her partner told her that they would take her back, and she keeps coming back to him even though she knows it's not the right thing to do. The girl is scared of being alone, but she also can't let go of the person who has cast a spell on her. She feels like she's in a never-ending cycle of heartbreak and just wants to make it stop.
The chorus, "You say you don't need me, you say there's something beneath me, I'm not gonna let you disappear," expresses the girl's fear of losing the person she loves. She's begging him not to leave her, and she refuses to believe that there's something wrong with her that's causing him to push her away. She's determined to make the relationship work, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness.
The overall message of the song is about letting go and moving on. The girl is holding on to something that's already gone, and she needs to realize that she deserves better. It's a relatable theme that many people can identify with, and Selena Gomez's emotional performance brings it to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Disappear!
The singer pleads for the person not to leave.
I remember the first time
The singer recalls the first time the person said they would take them back.
But it wasn't the last time that you told me that
The person repeatedly claimed they would welcome back the singer.
You'd take me back
The person asserts they would accept the artist back.
So I'm still wondering why
Despite their claims, the artist is confused why the person left in the first place.
It was ever a question
The singer is doubtful about the person's assertions.
Should've learned my lesson
The singer regrets making the same mistake twice.
I keep coming back
Despite being hurt before, the artist continues to return to the person.
Like a heart attack
The shock of being hurt again feels like a physical attack.
That's always breaking
The artist's heart is repeatedly hurt by the person's actions.
I can't let you vanish
The singer cannot bear to let the person disappear from their life.
There's no magic
Without the person, the artist's life loses its sparkle.
When you're gone
The singer laments the person's absence.
You say you don't need me
The person claims they can survive without the singer.
You say there's something beneath me
The person implies that the singer is beneath them.
I'm not gonna let you disappear
The artist is determined to not let the person leave them completely.
I don't wanna hear it
The artist does not want to hear the person's negative comments.
I don't wanna believe it
The singer doubts the veracity of the person's negative comments.
Oh oh oh oh
A melodic filler.
Don't Go!
The artist again expresses a plea for the person to stay.
I don't wanna be lonely
The artist fears being alone without the person.
But you were always the only one
The person was the artist's sole source of comfort and companionship.
Who cast the spell
The person bewitched the singer with their charm.
And make it feel like
The person created the illusion of a perfect relationship.
All of this was real
The singer thought their relationship was genuine.
Nothing but an illusion
The singer realizes that their relationship was based on false beliefs.
But I'm not gonna lose ya
The singer wants to keep the person in their life despite the realization of the disillusionment.
So just do your trick
The person needs to do whatever it takes to keep the artist happy.
And make it quick
The person needs to do it without delay.
Cause I'm pretending
The singer is trying to fake a happy relationship despite knowing it is not real.
Contributed by Samantha S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.