Who Says

Selena Gomez & the Scene

About Who Says

"Who Says" is a song performed by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene. Priscilla Renea wrote the song with Emanuel Kiriakou, who produced the track. The song was released in March 2011, as the lead single from the band's third album, When the Sun Goes Down (2011). According to Gomez, the song was intended to inspire people, and fire back at the "haters", particularly those involved in cyberbullying. "Who Says" marks a distinct departure in sound for the band, as it has an acoustic and organic feel, compared to their dance-pop and club-oriented previous singles. "Who Says" received generally positive reviews from critics, who appreciated its message and the change of pace for the band. The song charted in the top thirty in the United States, Canada and New Zealand, and it became their highest charting single on these charts at the time. It also reached the lower regions of European charts. "Who Says" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also became the act's third No. 1 Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. The song's accompanying music video features Gomez frolicking around a city, removing makeup, and performing with the band on a beach. Gomez performed the song on a variety occasions including at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards, on Dancing with the Stars, and So Random!. 


Year:
2011
3:15
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I wouldn't wanna be anybody else.
You made me insecure
Told me I wasn't good enough
But who are you to judge
When you're a diamond in the rough
I'm sure you got some things
You'd like to change about yourself
But when it comes to me
I wouldn't want to be anybody else

Na na na
Na na na
Na na na
Na na na

I'm no beauty queen
I'm just beautiful me

Na na na
Na na na

You've got every right
To a beautiful life
C'mon

[Chorus]
Who says
Who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me
That's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful
Who says

It's such a funny thing
How nothing's funny when it's you
You tell 'em what you mean
But they keep whiting out the truth
It's like a work of art
That never gets to see the light
Keep you beneath the stars
Won't let you touch the sky

Na na na
Na na na
Na na na
Na na na

I'm no beauty queen
I'm just beautiful me

Na na na
Na na na

You've got every right
To a beautiful life
C'mon

Who says
Who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me
That's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful
Who says

Who says
Who says you're not star potential
Who says you're not presidential
Who says you can't be in movies
Listen to me, listen to me
Who says you don't pass the test
Who says you can't be the best
Who said, who said
Would you tell me who said that
Yeah, oh
Who says

Who says
Who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me
That's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful
Who says

Who says
Who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me
That's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful
Who says

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Selena Gomez & the Scene

Selena Gomez & the Scene is an American pop band from Hollywood, California, formed in 2008. Along with lead singer and founder Selena Gomez, the band consists of bassist Joey Clement, drummer Greg Garman, keyboardist Dane Forrest, and guitarist Drew Taubenfield. The band has released three studio albums, seven singles and nine music videos. more »

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Written by: Emanuel S. Kiriakou, Priscilla Renea Hamilton

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Who Says" was officially released on March 14, 2011.
Chart Success
It reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, which was the band's most successful single on the chart.
Album Details
The song was part of the band's third album, 'When the Sun Goes Down.'
Gold Status
The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in July 2011, meaning it sold over 500,000 copies.
Positive Message
Selena Gomez said the song was a message to all the haters out there, it's about blocking out the negativity and embracing yourself.
Songwriters
It was co-written by American songwriters Priscilla Renea Hamilton and Emanuel Kiriakou.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Chris Applebaum and was filmed in Los Angeles.
Award Winning
The song received the Teen Choice Award for Choice Single by a Female Artist in 2011.
Radio Debut
The song was first released to radio on March 8, 2011, almost a week before it was officially released.
Positive Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its empowering message and Gomez's vocals.
Breakup Song
Some critics interpreted the song as Gomez's breakup anthem dedicated to her then recently-ended relationship with fellow pop star Justin Bieber.
Live Performances
Gomez has performed the song live on numerous occasions, including at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards and on Dancing with the Stars.
Different Versions
A Spanish version of the song titled "Dices" was released on the deluxe edition of 'When the Sun Goes Down.'
Personal Significance
Gomez has said that "Who Says" is the song that defines her and everything she went through to get where she is today.

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