Como la Flor
Selena, Cristian Castro
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Yo sé que tienes un nuevo amor Sin embargo, te deseo lo mejor Si en mí, no encontraste felicidad Tal vez, alguien más te la dará Como la flor (como la flor) Con tanto amor (con tanto amor) Me diste tú, (me diste tú) Se marchitó (se marchitó) Me marcho hoy (me marcho hoy) Yo sé perder (yo sé perder) Pero, ay, cómo me duele Ay, cómo me duele Si vieras cómo duele perder tu amor Con tu adiós, te llevas mi corazón No sé si pueda volver a amar Porque te dí todo el amor que pude dar Como la flor (como la flor) Con tanto amor (con tanto amor) Me diste tú, Se marchitó Me marcho hoy Yo sé perder Pero, ay, como me duele Ay, como me duele Como la flor (como la flor) Con tanto amor (con tanto amor) Me diste tú, Se marchitó Me marcho hoy Yo sé perder Pero, ay, como me duele Ay, como me duele Ay, como me duele
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Written by: Abraham Isaac Quintanilla, Pedro Astudillo
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Como la Flor" is a song by American singer Selena and her band, Selena y Los Dinos. The song was released in 1992 as the lead single from the album "Entre a Mi Mundo".
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SongwriterSelena's brother, A.B. Quintanilla, who also played bass in the band, wrote "Como la Flor".
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GenreCategorized as Tejano music, "Como La Flor" is also highlighted by its influences from Cumbia music, a popular style in Latin America.
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Song Meaning"Como la Flor" translates to "Like the Flower" in English. The song draws an analogy between the life cycle of a flower and the end of a love relationship.
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Chart Success"Como la Flor" was a commercial success, peaking at the number six position on the Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart.
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Signature SongIt is one of Selena's most popular and recognizable songs, often considered her signature song, years after her untimely death.
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Live PerformancesSelena's live performance of "Como la Flor" at the 1993 Tejano Music Awards is widely considered one of her best performances.
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Music VideoEven though a music video was never officially released, the song was promoted with live performances footage on television.
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In Popular Culture"Como La Flor" was featured in the 1997 biographical film "Selena", with Jennifer Lopez playing the role of Selena.
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Posthumous HonorsIn 2012, the song was inducted into the Latin Music Hall of Fame.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists in various genres including reggaeton and mariachi, further emphasising its enduring popularity.
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Legacy"Como la Flor" has been widely recognized as one that expanded the Tejano music genre into the mainstream market.
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