‘I Said I Love You First’ is a collaborative album between couple Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. The album has received plenty of praise online for its intimate tracks which give a view into the relationship between the two artists. Covering a multitude of genres, including pop, alternative, and acoustic, listening to this album is an experience. Here is a description of some of the most notable tracks.
Call Me When You Break Up:
Featuring fellow singer Gracie Abrams, ‘Call Me When You Break Up’ is a fun, uplifting pop song. It’s poppy beat and dial tones paired with the artists longing vocals create the perfect song to dance to. Capturing feelings of desire and yearning — but disguised in a bubblier way.
Don’t Take It Personally:
Slowing things down, ‘Don’t Take It Personally’ contains delicate acoustics and reverbed vocals. The composition choices fit with the lyrics, which address the deep connection between Gomez and Blanco. The ethereal vibe this song creates entrances listeners.
Ojos Tristes:
Yet another slow-paced track, ‘Ojos Tristes’ is a relaxing, comforting song. With the title translating to “Sad Eyes”, this song discusses love and heartbreak as well as the feeling that comes along with leaving a relationship behind. Featuring The Marías, they bring their signature sound and beautiful vocals to collaborate with Gomez and make this song the wonder that it is.
Don’t Wanna Cry:
‘Don’t Wanna Cry’ covers Gomez’s past relations and how she’s moved on, although she still blames herself for all that’s happened. Having a disco-like beat, this song can be viewed as groovy rather than melancholic. Its instrumental sections makes listeners want to get up and dance, while the sorrowful lyrics can cause an empathetic feeling for Gomez.
Grade: B