De Una Vez

Selena Gomez's song "De Una Vez" is a powerful anthem of resilience and self-empowerment. The lyrics convey a message of healing and moving on from a past relationship that was hurtful. The opening lines, which translate to 'It doesn't hurt like before, no / The wound from your love has healed,' set the tone for the song, indicating that the singer has overcome the pain and is now in a place of recovery.

The chorus, 'De una vez por toda', soy más fuerte sola,' which means 'Once and for all, I'm stronger alone,' emphasizes the theme of finding strength in solitude rather than in a partnership that has proven to be detrimental. Gomez reflects on her past, acknowledging that while the relationship may have clipped her wings, she has now grown stronger and her heart has become 'antibullet,' metaphorically speaking. This suggests that she has built up an emotional resilience that protects her from being hurt in the same way again.

The song is not only a personal narrative of overcoming heartache but also serves as an empowering message to listeners who may be going through similar experiences. It's about self-worth and recognizing one's own value independent of another's validation. The line 'Yo me fui para que no se te olvide / Que a una muerte como tú se revive' translates to 'I left so you won't forget / That one can be revived from a death like you,' which is a powerful statement of rebirth and reclaiming one's life after being emotionally 'killed' by a toxic relationship.