Today is the 14th anniversary of the song “Love You Like A Love Song” by Selena Gomez & The Scene. The song was released on June 17, 2011, and became a popular song in the early 2010s.
This song mixes pop music with dance beats, making it very popular and helping Selena Gomez become a well-known music artist. People around the world still love this song, and you can hear it a lot on streaming platforms and social media.
“Love You Like A Love Song” was the second single from the group’s third album, called When the Sun Goes Down. It was written by Antonina Armato, Tim James, and Adam Schmalholz and was produced by Rock Mafia.
The song includes a catchy part that goes, “I, I love you like a love song, baby.” This catchy tune and its modern sound made many people like it, and it became successful.
The song reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, went quadruple platinum in the U.S., and was popular in more than 20 countries. This success helped Gomez move from being a Disney Channel star to a pop music star.
The music video, which was directed by Geremy Jasper and Georgie Greville, had fun and colourful visuals where Gomez is seen in creative scenes. The video has over 1.2 billion views on YouTube as of 2025.
One fan commented, “This song was my teenage anthem. Selena’s voice and that beat are timeless!” Now, at 32 years old and with many talents, Gomez celebrated this anniversary on Instagram, saying, “14 years of this song in your hearts means everything to me. Thank you for the love.” This post received millions of likes, and fans filled the comments with heart emojis and song lyrics.
This anniversary happens as Gomez continues to do well in music, acting, and business.
Her latest song, “Emilia Pérez”, linked to her praised role in a new musical movie, has even started to get attention for possible Oscar nominations. Her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, is also doing very well.
Music experts say that “Love You Like A Love Song” was an important moment in Selena’s career because it showed how she balances being both strong and vulnerable.
