Dame Tu Amor

Selena

About Dame Tu Amor

"Dame Tu Amor" (English: "Give Me Your Love") is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her second LP record, Alpha (1986). Lyrically, the narrator addresses her infatuation to give her his love as she is longing for him to do so with a kiss that ensures admiration for her. The themes explored in the song suggest solicit love. "Dame Tu Amor" is a ranchera ballad with cumbia influences. It was composed by Richard Brooks, Ricky Vela, and Selena's father and manager, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. . Critics praised the song for its instrumentation and lyrical content and has since been in several compilation albums following Selena's death in 1995. "Dame Tu Amor" peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot Ringtones chart in 2006. 


Year:
1998
3:45
94 
#2

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Dame tu amor, te lo pido por favor      
Si me quieres, dimelo con un beso 
de amor why de pasi¨®n
Yo te amo, why en mi mente siempre est¨¢s
Si no est¨¢s junto a m¨ª, yo me muero
de triste soledad

En mi vida, nunca he sentido as¨ª
Pero ahora, ahora que te tengo aqu¨ª
Vamos a estar siempre los dos
viviendo el milagro de que tu est¨¦s 
a mi lado en mi vida
Nunca he sentido as¨ª
Pero ahora, ahora que te tengo aqu¨ª
Tu eres el aire, la luna, why el sol
Promete que siempre estar¨¢s aqu¨ª a mi lado
En mi vida

Yo te amo, why en mi mente siempre est¨¢s
Si no est¨¢s junto a m¨ª, yo me muero
de triste soledad

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Selena

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known simply as Selena, was an American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits. Selena had the most successful singles of 1994 and 1995, "Amor Prohibido" and "No Me Queda Más". She was called "The Queen of Tejano music" and the Mexican equivalent of Madonna. Selena released her first album, Selena y Los Dinos, at the age of twelve. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later. Her fame grew throughout the early 1990s, especially in Spanish-… more »

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Written by: Abraham, Jr. Quintanilla, Ricky Vela

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Dame Tu Amor" falls under the genre of Tejano music - a fusion of country, pop, and rock music, popular in Mexican-American culture.
Release Information
Unlike many of Selena's well-known hits, "Dame Tu Amor" was released posthumously on the album "Anthology" in 1998, three years after her tragic death.
Song Writing
A.B Quintanilla, Selena’s brother, is credited for the songwriting for "Dame Tu Amor". He contributed to much of Selena’s music throughout her career.
Album Classification
"Anthology" is a compilation album. It features remixes of Selena's hit songs, including "Dame Tu Amor". The album is divided into three categories - pop, mariachi and cumbia - demonstrating Selena's versatile musical range.
Chart Success
While not a chart-topper like some of Selena's other songs, "Dame Tu Amor" still contributed to the success of "Anthology", which peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Latin Albums chart.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics of "Dame Tu Amor" depict a deep yearning for love and affection, commonly found in many Latino love songs.
Impact on Fans
Though "Dame Tu Amor" was released posthumously, Selena's passionate vocals continue to resonate with her fans, helping to keep her vibrant legacy alive.
Instrumentation
The song blends traditional Latin elements with a modern pop twist. This includes the use of accordions and keyboards alongside Selena’s signature vocals.
English Translation
The title "Dame Tu Amor" translates into English as "Give Me Your Love", fitting with the song's recurring theme of longing for love.
Selena's Legacy
While not one of her biggest hits, "Dame Tu Amor" showcases Selena's ability to perform across a range of genres and styles, thus embodying her enduring influence on the Latino music industry.

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