Diva With A Fun Side: Selena Gomez – “Bad Liar”
Selena Gomez
“Bad Liar”
There is something pure genius about Selena Gomez. She has a wonderful voice, she’s beautiful, and she is a great actress. I love this song. Taking the bassline from Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” (with permission of course: Gomez is a huge Talking Heads fan, and David Byrne is a fan), this song is raised from a simple love song to something a little creepy, a little out-of-the-normal, a slight strangeness. The video is wonderful. It is fun to see Gomez practicing her comic skills. And the fact, you are never completely sure who the object of Gomez’ desire is. All in all, this is THE song I’ve been waiting for Selena to create. I knew she had it in her. Welcome to the adult Selena, the strong Selena, the fun Selena.
I was walking down the street the other day
Trying to distract myself
But then I see your face
Ooh wait that’s someone elseTrying to play it coy
Trying to make it disappear
But just like the battle of troy
There’s nothing subtle hereIn my room there’s a king size space
Bigger than it used to be
If you want you can rent that place
Call me an amenity
Even if it’s in my dreamsOoh you’re taking up a fraction of my mind
Ooooh every time I watch you serpentineI’m trying
Not to think about you
No no no
Not to think about you
No no noI’m trying
Not to give in to you
No no no
Not to give in to youWith my feelings on fire
Guess I’m a bad liarI see how your attention builds
It’s like looking in a mirror
Your touch like a happy pill
But still all we do is fearWhat could possibly happen next
Can we focus on the love
Paint my kiss across your chest
If you’re the art I’ll be the brushAnd oh baby let’s make reality actuality a reality