What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad with Clevver News, and Selena Gomez is taking fans
behind the scenes of her music video for “De Una Vez” and might’ve even tapped into
her past studies in the world of wizardry to bring an extra touch of magic to the video.
Just last week, fans were pleasantly surprised to hear that Selena Gomez is fully embracing
her Latina roots as she released an all-Spanish single “De Una Vez”.
Along with the single, Selena also dropped the music video, where she stuns in a pink
floral dress while wearing a glowing heart on her chest.
And just a week after the video’s release, Sel also dropped a behind-the-scenes video
directed by Hunter Simmons, where she gives fans backstage access to the making of the
music video, and even shares some insight behind the inspiration.
When translated to English, the song appears to be about a past heartbreak and discovering
her self-worth, as Selena sings in one verse QUOTE, “It doesn't hurt like before, no
/ The wound of your love healed / Once and for all / I'm stronger alone / It's just that
I do not regret the past / I know that time by your side cut my wings / But now this chest
is bulletproof.”
This is likely the reason she wears a glowing heart around her chest, to represent the fact
that she’s fully healed and has come out stronger than ever despite enduring such pain.
And in the behind-the-scenes clip, Sel opens up more about what the song means to her,
explaining that she wants fans to feel like they are QUOTE, “...gradually throwing away
something from the past,” adding, “It’s really pretty ‘cause then it turns into
something else; it follows the chapter of the story.”
She also previously spoke about the video during a recent interview with Vogue, adding,
“I love the role nature plays in the video as well and how it represents healing and
growth.”
The video also utilizes a bit of Selena’s past wizardry talents from her Wizards of
Waverly Pace days… ok, so there were no spells in the making of “De Una Vez”,
but Selena even said it herself that she does tap into her inner-Alex Russo in one particular
scene:
“I just used some of my magic powers and turned off all the lamps.
I used to be a wizard on this Disney show, so…”
Ok, LIVING for the nostalgia!
Although this wasn’t stated in the behind-the-scenes clip, the video’s directors Tania Verduzco
and Adrian Perez, revealed that Selena’s pink floral dress with puffed sleeves serves
much more meaning than a fashion statement.
Tania also dished to Vogue that the dress, which serves as the focal point throughout
the video, was an ode to famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, and that her jewelry was created
by Mexican jewelry designer Daniela Villegas.
Tania added QUOTE, “We wanted to have these connections, to create this look, and to play
with the amazing flowers the way Frida did, but making it modern and cool for right now.
The flowers on the dress, hair, and within the video all connect with this idea of renewal.”
While she previously admitted that dropping an all-Spanish album was something she aspired
to do for years, Selena recently admitted that she has taken up a big interest in Indian
music, adding that India is somewhere she longs to visit in the future.
She said QUOTE, “I have always loved the beats and tunes of Indian music and have wanted
to explore the beauty and culture of India, and it would be great to meet my fans there.
Maybe even sing for a Bollywood movie.”
The sky is the limit, buuuuut it doesn’t seem like her Spanish-singing conquest is
over quite yet, as many fans might recall a second song teased last week called, “Baila
Conmigo,” which was also teased at the end of this music video, sooooo we’re ready
when you are, Sel!
To see why fans are convinced “De Una Vez” is about Justin Bieber, click right over here
to watch another Clevver video.
Then be sure to let me know all your thoughts on these behind-the-scenes secrets right down
here in the comments, and what you loved most about the video.
I’m your host Sussan Mourad, you can find me on Instagram @Sussan_Mourad, bye guys!