This February, Benny Blanco, Gracie Abrams, and Selena Gomez dropped a new pop single called “Call Me When You Break Up.” This marks Selena Gomez officially entering a new era of her music career as she teams up with her fiance, Benny Blanco, and rising new artist Gracie Abrams. The song was teased prior to its release on February 20 through clips spread on various social media platforms and its preview at a brand event for Selena Gomez’s company, Rare Beauty. The song’s clips gained popularity fast, quickly turning the release into a global hit. This got me wondering what all the hype was about.
When I first heard “Call Me When You Break Up” its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics immediately caught my attention. The harmonizing of all three artists made the listening experience a joy. After taking some time to examine the song’s meaning, I noticed an underlying theme hidden by the song’s beat—a sense of longing and unspoken emotions in relationships. Gomez’s lyrics express a desire to be on her former partner’s mind following their breakup, signifying a deep emotional connection. On the other hand, Gracie Abrams’ lyrics portray the struggle of moving on after a breakup by discussing failed attempts at distraction resulting in emotional depletion. This stark contrast highlights the impact of unfulfilled relationships on people’s wellbeing. While I interpreted the lyrics as a commentary on romantic longing, Selena Gomez clarified on social media stating “To get an obvious statement out of the way, this song is actually about a best friend that I have in my life. So it’s not about anything if you think it is.” Selena clearly wanted to avoid previous drama with this song and let everyone know she wrote it for fun. After learning about her true intention, I listened to the song again and picked up on both the friendship and love interest perspective. This only made the song more intriguing as I kept wanting to uncover more of the hidden meaning in the lyrics. Overall, this song will be a great addition to my daily car rides and monthly playlist!
This song’s universal themes of love, friendship, and longing make it widely relatable, appealing to both those suffering from heartbreak and to those who cherish deep friendships. This allows people to project their own experiences onto the lyrics. The unique collaboration between Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, and Gracie Abrams brings a blend of styles that not only enhances its emotional depth but keeps it engaging and fresh. I highly recommend giving this new pop phenomenon a listen. You won’t regret it!
