Captive Heart

Selena

About Captive Heart

"Captive Heart" is a song by American Tejano pop singer Selena. It was the second promotional single released from Dreaming of You (1995), behind "God's Child (Baila Conmigo)". It was written by Mark Goldenberg and Kit Hain, and was produced by Guy Roche. Recording sessions took place at Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr.'s recording studio Q-Productions and at several other locations. The song was given mixed reviews by music critics. "Captive Heart" is an electropop song performed in a rhythmical pop groove.  


Year:
2000
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(My captive heart...) 
I see him walkin'   I sense the danger 
I hear his voice   And my heart stops 
He wears the face of the night 
Ooh   The perfect stranger 
An' I'm fallin'   Ready or not 
Don't think about it 
Who knows where the wind blows (oooh) 
No doubt about it 
I'll go where he goes 

My captive heart 
(He holds the key to these emotions) 
My willing soul 
(Let me drown in this ocean) 
And I carry the flame 
And I play my part 
Like I did from the start 
As long as he is callin', callin' 
My captive heart 

Fire burns
So I've been told 
But I like
The way it feels 
He has a wild passion 
That drives away the cold 
An' I know (and I know)
His touch is real 
Don't think about it 
I'll go where he goes 

My captive heart 
(He holds the key to these emotions) 
My willing soul 
(Let me drown in this ocean) 
And I carry the flame 
And I play my part 
Like I did from the start 
As long as he is callin', callin' 
My captive heart 


(repeat chorus) 


Don't think about it 

Who knows where the wind blows (ooh) 

No doubt about it 

I'll go where he goes 


My love... 

(He holds the key to these emotions...) 

(Let me drown in this ocean...) 

(And I play my part...) 

(As long as he's callin', callin'...) 

My willing soul... 


Set me free...My captive heart...

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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: Kit Hain, Mark Goldenberg

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10 facts about this song

Background Details
"Captive Heart" is a song by the American singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, best known as Selena. It is one of the tracks from her fifth studio album "Dreaming of You." The song was released posthumously after the singer's untimely death in 1995.
Songwriters
The song was written by Mark Goldenberg and Kit Hain. These songwriters have worked with a number of prominent musicians in the industry.
Album Success
The album "Dreaming of You" was a commercial success. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, making Selena the first Latin artist to accomplish this feat.
Music Composition
"Captive Heart" is a mid-tempo pop song infused with elements of R&B and Latin pop, showcasing Selena's versatility as a singer.
Track Position
The song is the seventh track on the "Dreaming of You" album.
Recording
The recording of the song and other tracks for the album was rapidly completed after the singer's death.
Critical Reception
Although "Captive Heart" was never released as a single, it still received positive reviews from music critics who praised Selena's vocals and the songwriting.
Impact of Selena's Death
The release of "Captive Heart" along with other songs on the "Dreaming of You" album contributed to Selena's continued popularity and helped to immortalize her legacy in the music industry.
Noteworthy Live Performance
Although Selena did not live to perform "Captive Heart" live, the song is often included in tribute performances to the late singer.
Unique Element
Unlike many Latin songs, "Captive Heart" is entirely in English, reflecting Selena's aim to cross over into the English-speaking music market.

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