Selena Gomez’s new Spanish single, De Una Vez, highlights her talents as a bilingual singer as she embraces her heritage through song. Despite its somber melody, the song discusses themes of reclaiming power, identity, and strength after loss.
Merely two minutes and forty-eight seconds long, it gets straight to the point with its short, sweet, and powerful lyrics. The video’s cinematography aids in bringing the song to life. Reminiscent of a Frida Kahlo painting, colourful yet oftentimes moody, it is laden with powerful imagery and symbolism that enable us to take a look into the emotions that lie beneath the surface of the artist.