What song did Selena Gomez use in come and get it?

The Billboard Chart Topper Award-winning Revival singer gave EW a sneak peek at her Revival World Tour set list (so don't read it if you don't want to hear any more spoilers, Selenators!) and talked through some of the biggest tracks she's bringing on the road.

And when it came time to discuss her sultry 2013 No. 6 Billboard Hot 100 hit (which won her a VMA, among several other awards), she did not mince words.

“I love Stargate more than anything, but it’s very difficult for me to perform live. It’s not my song. To me, it sounds like a Rihanna reject. I’m currently in the middle of figuring out what it’s going to sound like. I’m working with Stargate on the new album—they did ‘Same Old Love’ with me—and we’ve created such an awesome relationship. That was just in the beginning. I was so young. I was wanting a hit: ‘I don’t know if I need a hit, but maybe I do so people can respect me?’ I’m grateful what [‘Come & Get It’] did for me, so it’d be stupid not to acknowledge it.”

There you have it: "Come & Get It" isn't Selena Gomez's song, according to Selena Gomez.

"I was so young. I was wanting a hit," she said of the song that was released no more than three years ago.

SelGo's really set on telling it like it is lately. She revealed to TIME in an interview last year that she used to sing "things that just weren’t me and weren’t for me," and acknowledged that she's "not the world’s greatest singer."

Here's to blunt honesty, and also to hoping she still has good things to say about "Hands To Myself" in 2019.

Selena Gomez Through The Years

What song did Selena Gomez use in come and get it?

Songfacts®:

  • This was released as the first official single by Selena Gomez, from her debut solo album, following the three discs she released as the frontwoman of Selena Gomez & the Scene. The song was written by Ester Dean, while production duties were handled by the Norwegian duo, StarGate.

  • The song was released a few months after Gomez's split from her former boyfriend Justin Bieber. Fans immediately began speculating that with such lyrics as, "This love ain't finished yet," the tune was a message to her ex that she wanted to get back together. However, the singer denied this was the case. She told Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest, "It's not really about a specific person... It exudes confidence and strength and that is something I'm willing to share with the world... I want to represent something good and be a good example."

  • Selena Gomez first performed the song at the MTV Movie Awards on April 14, 2013. She received a backlash for wearing a bindi during her Bollywood-themed performance. The singer addressed the controversy during an interview with Elvis Duran on the Z100 morning show. "I think the song has that Hindu, tribal feel and I wanted to translate that," Selena explained. "I've been learning about my chakra and bindis and the culture... It's beautiful."

  • The Bollywood-inspired video was directed by Anthony Mandler (Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble"). The raunchy clip finds Gomez confronting the four elements and making it almost impossible for someone to deny her request to "come and get it." "When I got the concept from Anthony, the director, it was perfect, because he did an earth, fire, wind water feel, and it was very, as he called it, 'earthy,'" Gomez told MTV News. "And I loved that, because I feel that's what the track represents, and I like that we applied it."
    Gomez added that shooting the clip wasn't as easy as she had hoped, especially the fire scene. "It was hard because each setup, there were parts I absolutely loved about it, but when we did that fire thing, you would think I'd be hot, but I was freezing," she revealed. "I was so cold, I was shaking as I was doing my dance moves."

  • Gomez discussed this song during an hour-long livestream. "It was a totally different vibe for me - the tribalness," she said. "I got to learn about that culture."

  • Stars Dance topped the Billboard 200 chart. It was Gomez's first #1 album - the #3 ranking of When the Sun Goes Down had been her previous best.

  • Gomez had just turned 21 when Stars Dance ascended to the peak position. She was the youngest solo female artist to get a # 1 album since Taylor Swift did so with Speak Now in November 2010.

  • Speaking to Entertainment Weekly in 2016 about this hit, Selena Gonez did not mince her words. "I love Stargate more than anything, but it's very difficult for me to perform live," she admitted. "It's not my song. To me, it sounds like a Rihanna reject."

Come & Get It is a song by American recording artist Selena Gomez, taken from her debut studio album Stars Dance. It was released on April 8, 2013 by Hollywood Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Ester Dean, Mikkel S. Eriksen, and Tor E. Hermansen and was produced by StarGate. Come & Get It is a mid-tempo pop song with elements of Indian music its lyrics describe an addiction to a troublesome romance. It was leaked on April 7, 2013.

On March 27, 2013, Selena released the cover art of her song. She also announced that she would perform the song in On Air With Ryan Seacrest on April 8, 2013.[1]

On April 1, 2013, Selena uploaded an 11-second teaser for the song on her official VEVO account. The video may be viewed here. On April 4, 2013, Selena uploaded the second teaser for this song which can be viewed here.

Audio

Spotify

Spotify (Remixes)

Background

Initially scheduled for release on April 8, 2013, On Air with Ryan Seacrest began streaming Come & Get It online after being leaked earlier that day.[2] Its lyrics describe an addiction to a troublesome romance; media outlets speculated that the song was directed towards Gomez's former boyfriend Justin Bieber, though Gomez denied the claims. Come & Get It was previously recorded for Rihanna's 2012 album Unapologetic, but was ultimately not included in the record.

Selena Gomez Talks To Max

What is the language and translation of the Hindi/Punjabi/Persian sounding words sung by a male voice?

The words at the starting of the song are " Main hu, main akela...meri". It is Hindi. Exact word by word translation would be " I am, I alone... my". It means "I am alone, my dear" as if he is pleading her beloved to come to him. "Main hu, main akela" the repetition of "main" is just a figure of speech. "meri" means "my" or "mine", a term used for her beloved: she is mine! Then at 2:04, it is "Main hu, main akela... teri yaad mein hun main" Exact translation would be "I am, I alone... in your memories I am." It means " I am alone, lost in your memories, craving for your presence."

Critical reception

After being released, the song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who noted Gomez's maturing image and new sound. Kyle Anderson of Entertainment Weekly described it as an easy, breezy tune with an ambling melody and a hint of reggae lilt. Jessica Sager of PopCrush gave it a mixed review, stating that the track is a change and a shift, and it was a risk. Gomez may win new fans with the song since it’s pretty far outside of her usual bubblegum Disney box, and her loyal Selenators will likely eat it up regardless. However, for fans of pure pop, they may want to stick with her ex-boyfriend". Meanwhile, Bradley Stern of MuuMuse.com has referenced it as one of Rihanna's tracks from her sixth studio album Talk That Talk but gave it a positive review, stating that Come & Get It is fairly monotone, but repeat listens reveal the song’s infectiousness: The chorus especially with that stuttered chant at the end is pure sticky pop goodness, the stomping beat is smutty enough to inspire a sick strut, and that whirring Bollywood-meets-tribal-electro synth sound lends itself well to some grind-up-against-the-wall make-out action up in the club. On-air-personality, Peter Dee, also gave the song a very positive review, stating that, The Ester Dean-penned and StarGate produced track is a breezy vacation from everything else that our favorite pop divas are currently doing on the radio. She may not have a voice as big as fellow former Disney star, Demi Lovato, but Selena's breathy vocals are just what the song needed to fuse the Bollywood and electro-pop sound, and make it work. Selena Gomez performed Come & Get It at the MTV Movie Awards on April 14th, 2013, The Ellen Show on the April 16th, 2013, and Radio Disney Music Awards on April 27th, 2013.

Music video

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It

Music video

The video starts off with Gomez in a meadow wearing a black dress in the start of a storm. It then shows waves, a close shot of Gomez and the man she loves. She then starts singing and she wears a red dress while dancing what seems like Indian moves. It then shows images of Gomez emerging in water, sliding between mirrors, in the same meadow wearing a tan dress, and her Indian dancers. The video then ends with Gomez in the same meadow wearing her black dress lying in the grass as the storm fades.

She wears a black bustier lace and silk chiffon gown from designer Kristian Aadnevik’s AW13 collection. It was directed by Anthony Mandler, known for his frequent collaborations with Rihanna.[3]

Digital Remixes

1. "Come & Get It" (Jump Smokers Extended Remix) 4:13
2. "Come & Get It" (Robert DeLong Remix) 4:36
3. "Come & Get It" (Cahill Club Remix) 7:05
4. "Come & Get It" (Fred Falke Club Remix) 8:35
5. "Come & Get It" (DJ M3 Mixshadow Extended Remix) 5:31
6. "Come & Get It" (Dave Audé Club Remix) 6:11

Gallery

Making off

Day 01

Day 02

Live performances

  1. On April 8, 2013, Selena Gomez performed Come & Get It on On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
  2. On April 14, 2013, she performed on TV for the MTV Movie Awards.
  3. On April 16, 2013, she performed the song on Dancing with the Stars.
  4. On April 16, 2013, she performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
  5. On April 25, 2013, she performed the song on Late Show with David Letterman.
  6. On April 25, 2013, she performed the song and "Love you like a love song" on MTV Upfronts.
  7. On April 28, 2013, she performed the song at the Radio Disney Music Awards.
  8. On May 22, 2013, she performed the song at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards .
  9. On May 24, 2013, she performed the song at the Graham Norton Show.
  10. On July 4, 2013, she performed the song and "Slow Down" at Macy's 4th of July celebration.
  11. On July 25, 2013,she performed the song at iHeartRadio Coca-Cola Summer Concert Series.
  12. On July 26, 2013, she performed the song along with "Birthday" and "Slow Down" on Good Morning America.
  13. On July 17, 2013, Gomez performed the song on the UK program This Morning.
  14. On July 26, 2013, she performed the song on Good Morning America.
  15. Beginning August 14, 2013, Gomez performed the song as part of her Stars Dance Tour.
  16. On November 28, 2013, she performed the song as the final portion of a medley featuring "Like a Champion" and "Slow Down" during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving.
  17. On December 13, 2013, she performed the song at Z100's Jingle Ball.
  18. On October 7, 2015, she performed the song like a remixed version of the song as part of a medley with "Me & the Rhythm", for the first time in over a year on Citi Concert Today Show .
  19. On October 12, 2015, she performed the song like a remixed version of the song as part of a medley with "Me & the Rhythm", while promoting her second studio album, Revival (2015).
  20. In 2016, a remixed version was also performed on Gomez's Revival Tour.

Selena Gomez Performs ‘Come & Get It’ MTV Movie & TV Awards

MTV Movie Awards

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It, Live on Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

What song did Selena Gomez use in come and get it?

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It (Billboard Music Awards 2013) HD

Billboard Music Awards

Come & Get It - Selena Gomez (Live @ the Ellen DeGeneres Show)

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It (Late Show With David Letterman)

Late Show with David Letterman

Come & Get It (Live At The Radio Disney Music Awards 2013)

Radio Disney Music Awards

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It (Live Graham Norton Show)

Graham Norton Show

Selena Gomez Come & Get It This Morning 2013

This Morning

Selena Gomez Jingle Ball Z100 NY 2013 - Live Full HD

Z100's Jingle Ball

Selena Gomez — "Come & Get It" -LIVE @ SiriusXM- - Hits 1

Sirius XM

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It (Live At Good Morning America 2013)

Good Morning America

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It (Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular 2013)

Macy's 4th of July celebration

Come And Get It - Selena Gomez (Live AMP RADIO Boston, MA)

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It - Boston, MA 10-12-13

Charts

Weekly Charts

Chart (2013) Peak

position

Australia (ARIA) 46
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) 53
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders) 2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) 15
Brazil (Billboard Brasil Hot 100) 4
Brazil Hot Pop Songs 15
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 6
CIS (TopHit) 12
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100) 22
Denmark (Tracklisten) 34
Finland (MixRadio) 28
France (SNEP) 34
Germany (Official German Charts) 58
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40) 28
Ireland (IRMA) 6
Italy (FIMI) 66
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) 9
Mexico (Mexico Airplay) 13
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard) 1
Netherlands (Single Top 100) 84
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 14
Norway (VG-lista) 16
Romania (Airplay 100) 45
Russia Airplay (TopHit) 14
Scotland (OCC) 6
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100) 37
South Korea (Gaon International Chart) 37
Spain (PROMUSICAE) 40
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 42
Turkey (Turkish Singles Chart) 5
UK Singles (OCC) 8
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit) 15
US Billboard Hot 100 6
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) 27
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) 17
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) 1
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard) 29
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 2
US Rhythmic (Billboard) 29
Venezuela Pop/Rock General (Record Report) 4

Year-end Charts

Chart (2013) Position
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia) 86
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 36
France (SNEP) 112
Russia Airplay (Tophit) 138
Ukraine Airplay (Tophit) 99
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 144
US Billboard Hot 100 33
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 20

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) Gold 35,000^
Canada (Music Canada) 2× Platinum 160,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)

Streaming

Gold 900,000
Mexico (AMPROFON) Gold 30,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ) Gold 7,500*
Norway (IFPI Norway) Platinum 10,000*
United Kingdom (BPI) Gold 400,000
United States (RIAA) 3× Platinum 3,000,000

Lyrics

When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
When you're ready, when you're ready
When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na

You ain't gotta worry, it's an open invitation
I'll be sitting right here real patient
All day, all night, I'll be waiting standby
Can't stop, because I love it
Hate the way I love you
All day, all night
Maybe I'm addicted for life, no lie

I'm not too shy to show I love you
I got no regrets
I love you much too much to hide you
This love ain't finished yet
This love ain't finished yet
So baby, whenever you're ready

When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
When you're ready, when you're ready
When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na

You got the kind of love that I want, let me get that
Let me get that, yeah
And baby, once I get it, I'm yours, no take-backs
Gone love you for life, I ain't leaving your side
Even if you knock it, ain't no way to stop it
Forever, you're mine
Baby, I'm addicted, no lie, no lie

I'm not too shy to show I love you
I got no regrets
So baby, whenever you're ready.

When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
When you're ready, when you're ready
When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na

This love will be the death of me
But I know I'll die happily
I'll know, I'll know, I'll know
Because you love me so
Yeah

When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
When you're ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
I'm gonna get it, yeah yeah
When you're ready, when you're ready
When you're ready come and get it
When you're ready, when you're ready
Come and get it, get it
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na

Videos

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It Teaser

1st Teaser

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It Teaser Part 2

2nd Teaser

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It (teaser)

Music video teaser

Selena Gomez "Come & Get It" - Radio Disney

Selena Gomez - Come & Get It Dance Choreography - HD

References

  1. Selena confirming the cover artwork
  2. Selena Gomez releases "Come & Get It"
  3. Selena Gomez confirming the "Come & Get It" music video

Which song did Selena Gomez sample in come and get it?

Selena Gomez's 'Come & Get It' sample of Bollywood Sounds's 'Dachee' | WhoSampled.

What is Selena's most famous English song?

"Dreaming of You" — 1995 This ethereal ballad was the second crossover single released from Selena's posthumous album of the same name. It's also her biggest English-language hit.

What was Selena's first hit song?

Selena's First U.S. Hit 'Como La Flor' Compares a Withering Flower With Losing Love: See English… Credited to Selena y Los Dinos, the 1992 hit became Selena Quintanilla's signature song.

Did Selena and Justin make a song together?

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez release a song together about their relationship - then delete it. The track entitled Strong has now been removed.