Selena Gomez's latest song "Younger and Hotter Than Me" delves into her feelings of inadequacy and ageism in the music industry, where she reflects on a former relationship. Rather than targeting younger women, she expresses her insecurity over being replaced by younger partners of her ex, encapsulated in the poignant chorus. The accompanying music video features nostalgic references from her past roles. Gomez conveys her social awkwardness and struggles with fitting in, while collaborator Benny Blanco discusses the pressures young stars face as they grapple with their evolving relevance. Their collaboration resonates with broader themes of age and identity.
"We're not getting any younger, but your girlfriends seem to," she bluntly sings on the chorus.
"It reflects kind of everything I've felt before, if that makes sense," she said.
"When you're young and a star... it's a lot of pressure that is put on people at such a young age."
"I'm so bad at parties. I'm socially awkward. I sit in the corner and talk to the one person that's usually alone."
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