Year Without Rain

Selena Gomez, Selena Gomez & the Scene

About Year Without Rain

"A Year Without Rain" is a song by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene. It was written by Lindy Robbins and Toby Gad, with the latter also producing the song. The song was released on September 7, 2010 as the second and final single from the band's second album of the same name. A Spanish-language version of the song was also recorded, entitled "Un Año Sin Lluvia" [un ˈaɲo siɲ ˈʎuβja]. Gomez titled the album for the song because she wanted to base all the other songs around it. Musically, the song is a Eurodance track backed with a disco beat. In its lyrics, the song's protagonist compares yearning for her love to a year without rain. Music critics gave the song positive reviews, complimenting it as a dance ballad and noting Gomez's vocal maturity. "A Year Without Rain" became the band's third consecutive top forty single in the United States and Canada. It also charted in the lower regions of numerous European charts. The song's accompanying music video, directed by Chris Dooley and shot on-site in Lucerne Valley, California features Gomez frolicking in the desert surrounded by a swarm of photographs of her and her love interest, before they meet during a rainstorm. The band performed the song a number of times via live performances, including on televised programs such as Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and the 2011 People's Choice Awards. 


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Ooh
Can you feel me when I think about you?
With every breath I take
Every minute, no matter what I do
My world is an empty place

Like I've been wanderin' the desert
For a thousand days (oh-huh)
Don't know if it's a mirage
But I always see your face, baby

I'm missing you so much
Can't help it, I'm in love
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain
Ohhohoh, woooaaahh woah

The stars are burning
I hear your voice in my mind (it's in my mind)
Can't you hear me calling
My heart is yearning
Like the ocean that's running dry
Catch me I'm falling

It's like the ground is crumbling underneath my feet
Won't you save me
There's gonna be a monsoon
When you get back to me
Ohhhh baby

I'm missing you so much
Can't help it, I'm in love (love)
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side (side)
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain
Ohhohoh, woooaaahh woaahh

So let this drought come to an end
And may this desert flower again
I'm so glad you found me
Stick around me
Baby, baby, baby, whoaa
It's a world of wonder
With you in my life
So Hurry baby, Don't waste no more time
And I need you here
I can't explain
But a day without you
Is like a year without rain
Ohhohoh

I'm missing you so much (much)
Can't help it, I'm in love
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side (side)
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain
Ohhohoh, woooaaahh woaahh
Ooohh, ooooooooouuhh

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Selena Gomez

Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer. She is known for portraying Alex Russo, the protagonist in the Emmy Award-winning television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She subsequently ventured into feature films and has starred in the television movies Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, and Princess Protection Program. She made her starring theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus. And now Selena is coming back in Wizard of Waverly Place:the Wizards return. more »

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Written by: LINDY ROBBINS, TOBY GAD

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

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"A Year Without Rain" was released by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene. Selena Gomez serves as the lead vocalist while the Scene is a band providing music back-up.
Genre
The song is classified under two main genres - pop and electronic dance music.
Release Date Fact
The song was officially released on September 17, 2010, as the lead single from the album which shares the same name.
Language Variation
This song was also recorded in Spanish and titled "Un Año Sin Lluvia”, which literally translates to "A Year Without Rain."
Chart Performance
"A Year Without Rain" peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also achieved success on the Pop Songs chart and the Adult Pop Songs chart.
Album Success
The album "A Year Without Rain" peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
MTV Music Video Award Nomination
The music video of "A Year Without Rain" was directed by Chris Dooley and received a nomination for Best Female Video at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
Influences
The song is influenced by European trance, a genre of electronic dance music. It also cites influences from teen pop and dance-pop genres.
Writing Credits
The song was written by Lindy Robbins and Toby Gad. Robbins has also co-written songs for famous artists such as One Direction and Dua Lipa. Gad, on the other hand, has written songs for artists like Beyoncé and Fergie.
Song Interpretation
The song is known for its lyrics dealing with the longing and desire for an absent lover, effectively capturing the essence of young love and longing.

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