Top 10 Best Songs by American Singer Selena Gomez

Love You Like a Love Song is a song by the band Selena Gomez & the Scene recorded for their third studio album, When the Sun Goes Down (2011). It was released as the second single from the album worldwide. The song was released through Hollywood Records. The video features Gomez performing the song at a karaoke bar in Japan, with scenes of the band performing in various settings interspersed throughout.

Love You Like a Love Song is an electronic and dance-pop song with a Euro disco beat. The lyrics refer to a romantic relationship in its early stages. Love You Like a Love Song was successful in North America, reaching number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Canadian Hot 100. It is considered the band's most successful single in the United States, spending the longest time on the charts, selling over two million copies, and achieving RIAA Platinum certification. The song topped the charts in Russia, entered the top 10 in Hungary, Mexico, and Slovakia, and received gold certification in Australia and Sweden, and platinum certification in Norway. In 2022, Billboard ranked Love You Like a Love Song as the band's highest-charting hit at number 22.

Same Old Love is a song released from Selena Gomez's second studio album, Revival (2015). The song was written by Charli XCX, Ross Golan, and produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco. Same Old Love is a midtempo electropop and synth-pop song supported by a powerful piano loop, finger-snap beat, and Italo disco synths. In the song, Gomez delivers a strong, emotionally rich melody and a raspy, soulful vocal delivery, both of which are not typical of her, along with the catchy chorus vocals of XCX.

According to Selena Gomez, the lyrics of Same Old Love express different stages of various relationships and talk about eliminating toxicity from her life, also inspired by her relationship with her father. Music critics mostly praise the catchy melody and emotionally charged, gentle sound of Same Old Love. The song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, marking Gomez's fourth top 10 and second consecutive top 5 single from the album. Same Old Love also topped the US Mainstream Top 40 chart and reached the top 10 in Canada, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

Come & Get It marks Selena Gomez's debut solo single for her first solo studio album, Stars Dance (2013). The song was penned by the Norwegian production team Stargate, comprised of Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, along with Ester Dean. Eriksen and Hermansen took charge of the song's production, while Dean assumed the role of vocal production. Recorded in early 2013, Come & Get It introduces a stylistic shift for Gomez, blending elements of electronic, dance-pop, and Indian music.

Music critics predominantly applaud the song for its tabla rhythm and Bollywood influences. In the United States, the single Come & Get It made an impressive debut in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 6, and earned triple platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Additionally, Come & Get It secured the second position on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. It became Selena Gomez's second single to break into the top 10 in both Canada and the United Kingdom, previously receiving platinum certification. The song and its video garnered several awards and nominations, including at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

The Heart Wants What It Wants was written by Selena Gomez, Antonina Armato, David Jost, and Tim James. This marked Gomez's final single release under the Hollywood Records label. Some critics noted the song's resemblance to the works of singers Lorde and Lana Del Rey, as Gomez incorporated trip-hop beats, guitar, and haunting tones in an Emile Haynie-style with the 'darkest' lyrics. The black-and-white music video, directed by Dawn Shadforth, was shot in California over a year before its release and garnered over 9 million views in the first 24 hours.

Selena Gomez performed the single for the first time at the 2014 American Music Awards. Music critics primarily praised the heartfelt lyrics, production, Gomez's vocals, and her new direction. The Heart Wants What It Wants reached the sixth position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also entered the top 10 in Canada, Denmark, Lebanon, and South Africa, as well as the top 40 in 13 other countries. The Heart Wants What It Wants won the Best Breakup Song at the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards. It also received a nomination for Choice Breakup Song at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards.

Kill Em with Kindness is an anthem for those facing opposition and hatred in their lives. Inspired by the body shaming Selena Gomez endured from the media and social networks when her photos on a beach in Mexico surfaced online. It signifies a more mature sound for the singer, deviating from her usual pop style. For the first time, she demonstrates that she can stand up against her bullies and live positively despite their harsh words.

Kill Em with Kindness provides advice for dealing with critics, promoting a message of choosing peace over violence and revenge. The accompanying music video, directed by Emil Nava, was released on June 6, 2016. Critics warmly received the video, praising its 'artistic' direction and intimate feel. Kill Em with Kindness reached number one in Poland, the top 10 in Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, and the top 20 in Argentina, Canada, Finland, Latvia, Lebanon, Slovakia, and Switzerland. In the United States, it peaked at 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song spent 13 weeks on the Australian charts and was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for surpassing 70,000 sales.

Slow Down is a song recorded by Selena Gomez for her debut solo studio album, Stars Dance (2013). The music video for 'Slow Down,' directed by Philip Andelman, was filmed in Paris, France. The video features Gomez singing to the music inside a car, partying in a nightclub, and strutting through the city streets. Selena Gomez has performed Slow Down on several live appearances, including Good Morning America, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, and the UK television show Surprise, Surprise.

Music critics positively received Selena Gomez's Slow Down, praising its catchy nature and lively arrangement. Slow Down achieved moderate success, reaching number 2 in Flanders and entering the top 20 in the Czech Republic, Russia, and South Korea. In the United States, the song peaked at 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, secured the top position on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart, and received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1,000,000 copies nationwide. On the Mainstream chart, Slow Down reached number 7.

Hands to Myself is a song recorded by Selena Gomez for her second studio album, Revival (2015). It was released on January 20, 2016, as the third single by Interscope Records. The song was written by Gomez, Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, and produced by Mattman & Robin and Max Martin. Hands to Myself is described by Selena Gomez as a beautifully accidental song and perhaps the standout track on the album. Gomez promoted the song with performances on the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and Saturday Night Live.

Hands to Myself received acclaim from music critics, praising its exceptional production, outstanding lyrics, and Selena Gomez's versatile vocal performance. Hands to Myself reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, becoming Selena Gomez's fifth consecutive top 10 hit in the U.S. and the third from Revival. It also entered the top 10 in Canada, New Zealand, and Slovakia, and the top 20 in Australia and the United Kingdom. Hands to Myself debuted at number 75 on the UK Singles Chart, rising to number 14, marking Selena Gomez's first top 20 single since Come & Get It (2013).

Lose You to Love Me is a renowned song by Selena Gomez, released by Interscope Records, serving as the lead single for Gomez's third studio album, Rare (2020). Lose You to Love Me is a powerful pop ballad with emotionally charged lyrics about discovering one's true self, accompanied by choir vocals, piano, and strings. The accompanying music video premiered on YouTube simultaneously with the song's release. The song was featured in the television series Hacks and in the 2021 Amazon Prime Video film Encounter.

Lose You to Love Me received acclaim from music critics, praising its heartfelt lyrics. 'Lose You to Love Me' topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Gomez's first number-one song on the chart. Outside the United States, 'Lose You to Love Me' topped the charts in Canada and the Republic of Ireland, while also entering the top 10 of the charts in various countries, including Australia, Belgium, Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The song achieved several gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications worldwide. Lose You to Love Me was listed as one of the best songs of 2019 by Vulture and Billboard.

Good For You is the lead single from Selena Gomez's second studio album, Revival (2015). The track garnered praise from music critics who lauded its minimal production, sensual appeal, Gomez's vocals, and her artistic growth. Critics drew comparisons between her voice and those of Lana Del Rey, Imogen Heap, and Lorde, noting similarities with Del Rey's work, later landing it on several year-end best song lists. 'Good for You' is a slow-burning pop and electro-R&B song infused with hip-hop elements.

Commercially, Good For You reached the top 20 in countries such as Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, New Zealand, and Spain, as well as digital charts in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In the United States, the song debuted at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and later peaked at number five, becoming her highest-charting single until 2019 when 'Lose You to Love Me' claimed the top spot. It also entered the Pop Songs chart, making it her first song to do so. Rolling Stone ranked Good for You 18th on the list of 'Best Songs of 2015 So Far.'

My Mind & Me is a song recorded by singer Selena Gomez. Written by Selena Gomez, Amy Allen, Jon Bellion, Michael Pollack, and the production duo The Monsters & Strangers, it was released on November 3, 2022, by Interscope Records as a single for Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, a 2022 documentary film. The documentary reflects the six-year journey of the singer since 2015, during which she battled the autoimmune disease lupus, kidney failure, and depression, while also being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

This introspective piano ballad illustrates Gomez's struggle to control dark thoughts on her journey to overcome her illnesses. Gomez revealed the severity of her battle with bipolar disorder to the point of contemplating suicide. By openly addressing her issues, Gomez aims to encourage others struggling with various health issues that they can rise on their own and they are not alone in their struggles. On December 21, 2022, it was announced that the song My Mind & Me made the shortlist for the Oscar for Best Original Song.