"The Heart Wants What It Wants" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on November 6, 2014, through Hollywood Records, as the lead and only single from her compilation album For You. The song was written by Gomez, Antonina Armato, David Jost and Tim James. Armato and James, who collectively form the production duo Rock Mafia, also produced the song. A mid-tempo pop and R&B track with a minimal electropop beat, its accompanying music video was premiered on November 6, 2014, alongside the premiere of the song itself. It is Gomez's last release under the label. Music critics mostly commended the song's lyrical content, production, vocals, and Gomez's new direction. The song reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number six in Canada, and peaked in the top 40 in sixteen countries, including Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Genre | Pop, R&B |
| Label | Hollywood |
| Writer(s) | Selena Gomez, Antonina Armato, David Jost, Tim James |
| Producer(s) | Rock Mafia |
About The Heart Wants What It Wants - Selena Gomez
Mid-tempo pop and R&B song about being in love with a bad boy knowing that he is not a stand-up person. The title of the song is derived from a letter by Emily Dickinson.
Achievement of The Heart Wants What It Wants - Selena Gomez
It won a 2015 Radio Disney Music Award for Best Breakup Song and earned a Teen Choice Award nomination in the same category.
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Latest information about The Heart Wants What It Wants - Selena Gomez updated on July 28 2021.
