Hands to Myself
Selena Gomez
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Can't keep my hands to myself No matter how hard I'm trying to I want you all to myself You're metaphorical gin and juice So come on, give me a taste Of what it's like to be next to you Won't let one drop go to waste You're metaphorical gin and juice All of the downs and the uppers Keep making love to each other And I'm trying, trying, I'm trying, trying All of the downs and the uppers Keep making love to each other And I'm trying, trying, I'm trying, but I Can't keep my hands to myself My hands to myself Can't keep my hands to myself My hands to myself My doctor say you're no good But people say what they wanna say And you should know if I could I'd breathe you in every single day 'Cause all of the downs and the uppers Keep making love to each other And I'm trying, trying, I'm trying, trying All of the downs and the uppers Keep making love to each other And I'm trying, trying, I'm trying, but I Can't keep my hands to myself My hands to myself Can't keep my hands to myself My hands to myself Can't keep my hands to myself I want it all, no, nothing else Can't keep my hands to myself Give me your all and nothing else Oh, I, I want it all I want it all, I want it all Can't keep my hands to myself I mean I could, but why would I want to? My hands to myself Can't keep my hands to myself My hands to myself Can't keep my hands to myself I want it all, no, nothing else Can't keep my hands to myself Give me your all and nothing else Can't keep my hands to myself
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Written by: JUSTIN TRANTER, JULIA MICHAELS, ROBIN LENNART FREDRIKSSON, MATTIAS PER LARSSON, MAX MARTIN, SELENA MARIE GOMEZ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Facts"Hands to Myself" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez from her second studio album, Revival.
- It was co-written by Gomez along with Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Robin Fredriksson, and Mattias Larsson.
- Released as the album's third single in 2015, it achieved commercial success worldwide.
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Music Video InformationThe music video premiered on Apple Music on December 26, 2015, and made available on Vevo on January 26, 2016.
- Directed by Alek Keshishian, the video narrates a romantic relationship full of obsessions.
- It features model Christopher Mason as Gomez's on-screen love interest.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Gomez's third consecutive top-ten single.
- It also charted within the top five in Canada, and the top twenty in Australia and the UK.
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Awards and NominationsIn 2015, "Hands to Myself" was nominated for the Teen Choice Award in the category of Choice Party Song.
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Genre and MusicalityThe song is a dance-pop and synthpop track, featuring a minimalistic production.
- Its composition contains elements of funk-pop, with its funky guitar instrumentation and techno-pop beats.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song's catchy choruses and Gomez's vocals, although some found the lyrics to be slightly risqué for her image.
- It was named one of the best songs of 2015 by numerous publications, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Time Magazine.
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Commercial Influence"Hands to Myself" has been used in several commercials and promotional campaigns, notably for Apple Music and Victoria's Secret.
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Live PerformancesGomez performed "Hands to Myself" live at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2015, and on her Revival Tour in 2016.
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Social ImpactWith its lyrical focus on self-love and the allure of forbidden love, the song has been noted for adding depth to Gomez's public persona, and has been interpreted as a statement of her growing maturity as an artist.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including British band The Vamps, which elicited a positive response from fans.
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