Feb. 9, 2025

Selena Gomez - "Come And Get It"

Selena Gomez - "Come And Get It"

This episode explores Selena Gomez’s 2013 smash hit “Come & Get It,” a transformative anthem that marked her evolution from Disney starlet to global pop sensation. We delve into the song’s infectious blend of Bollywood-inspired beats, empowering lyrics, and Gomez’s newfound confidence as a solo artist.

Tracing her journey from child star to chart-topping icon, we examine how “Come & Get It” became a declaration of independence and self-assurance. With its bold production and universal appeal, the track not only redefined Gomez’s career but also cemented her as a force in pop music. 

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Calaroga Shark Media. In the ever shifting landscape of pop music,

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few artists managed to reinvent themselves as boldly and successfully

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as Selena Gomez with her twenty thirteen hit Come and

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Get It. Gomez didn't just release a song, She made

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a statement. It was a declaration of independence, a shedding

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of her Disney image, and a bold step into the

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world of global pop stardom. But to truly understand the

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significance of Come and Get It, we need to rewind

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to the beginning of Selena's journey. Born in Grand Prairie, Texas,

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Selena Gomez began her career as a child actor, starring

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in the beloved Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverley Place.

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But even as she charmed audiences with her comedic timing

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and relatable persona, Gomez had her sight set on something

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bigger music. Her early forays into the industry with her

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band Selena Gomez and the Scene showcased her pop sensibilities,

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but it wasn't until she stepped out on her own

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that she truly began to carve out her identity as

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an artist. Enter Come and Get It, released as the

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lead single from her debut solo album, Stars Dance. The

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song was a seismic shift in Gomez's sound and image.

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Gone were the bubblegum pop hooks of her earlier work.

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In their place was a sultry, confident anthem that blended

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Bollywood inspired beats with pulsating electronic production. From the very

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first notes, a hypnotic chant that feels both exotic and

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irresistibly catchy, it's clear that this is a new Selena Gomez.

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The song's lyrics, co written by Esther Dean and produced

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by Stargate, are a master class in empowerment and allure.

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Lines like when You're Ready come and Get It are

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delivered with a mix of confidence and vulnerability, capturing the

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essence of someone who knows their worth but isn't afraid

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to be open about their desires. It's a delicate balance,

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and Gomez nails it, her voice smooth and assured, carrying

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just enough edge to keep things interesting. But Come and

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Get It isn't just a lyrical triumph, it's a sonic

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one too. The production is lush and layered, blending Eastern

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inspired instrumentation with modern pop flourishes. The result is a

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track that feels both timeless and fresh, a perfect encapsulation

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of Gomez's ability to bridge the gap between her past

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and her future. The song's music video further solidified its impact.

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Set against a backdrop of lush, other worldly landscapes, Gomez

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is seen as a goddess like figure, commanding attention with

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her every move. The choreography, inspired by Bollywood dance, adds

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an extra layer of cultural richness to the video, making

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it a visual feast that compliments the song's sonic ambition.

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Come and Get It was an instant success, debuting at

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number six on the Billboard Hot one hundred and earning

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Gomez her first top ten hit as a solo artist.

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But more importantly, it marked a turning point in her career.

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No longer just a Disney star, Gomez was now a

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bona fide pop artist, capable of holding her own in

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an industry dominated by heavyweights like Rhianna, Katie Perry, and

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Lady Gaga. While Come and Get It was a defining

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moment in Selena Gomez's career, it was only the beginning

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of her evolution as an artist, entrepreneur, and advocate. In

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the years following the song's release, Gomez continued to push

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boundaries both musically and personally, solidifying her place as one

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of the most influential figures in pop culture. After the

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success of Starr's Dance, Gomez took a brief high aatus

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from music to focus on her acting career and personal

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well being. She returned in twenty fifteen with Revival, an

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album that showcased a more mature and introspective side of

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her artistry. The lead single, good for You, was a sultry,

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minimalist anthem that further distanced Gomes from her Disney roots.

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The album also included hits like Hands to Myself and

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Same Old Love, which explored themes of self worth, heartbreak,

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and empowerment. Revival was a critical and commercial success, debuting

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at number one on the Billboard two hundred and earning

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Gomes her first Grammy nomination. But Gomez's journey hasn't been

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without its challenges. In twenty fourteen, she was diagnosed with lupus,

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an autoimmune disease that forced her to take a step

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back from the spotlight. She later revealed that she underwent

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a kidney transplant in twenty seventeen, with her close friend

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Francia Raisa serving as the donor. This period of her

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life deeply influenced her music and public persona, as she

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began to use her platform to advocate for mental health

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awareness and self care more in a moment. In twenty twenty,

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Gomez released Rare, her third solo album and perhaps her

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most personal work to date. The title track, Rare, became

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an anthem for self love and acceptance, while songs like

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Lose You to Love Me and Look At Her Now

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chronicled her emotional journey through heartbreak and healing. Lose You

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to Love Me, in particular, struck a chord with fans,

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debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot one hundred

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and becoming Gomez's first chart topping single. The raw vulnerability

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of the song, paired with its haunting pianos, showcased Gomez's

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growth as both an artist and a person. Beyond music,

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Gomez has also made significant strides as an entrepreneur and advocate.

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In twenty seventeen, she launched her make up line, Rare Beauty,

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with a mission to challenge unrealistic beauty standards and promote

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mental health awareness. A portion of the brand's profits goes

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toward the Rare Impact Fund, which aims to expand access

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to mental health services. Gomez has also been vocal about

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her own struggles with anxiety and depression, using her platform

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to destigmatize conversations around mental health. In recent years, Gomez

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has continued to explore new creative avenues. She executive produced

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and starred in the critically acclaimed Hulu series Only Murders

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in the Building, alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short. The show,

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which premiered in twenty twenty one, has been praised for

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its clever writing, charming performances, and unique blend of comedy

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and mystery. Gomez's role as Mabel Mora marked a new

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chapter in her acting career, proving her versatility as a performer. Musically,

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Gomez has remained a dominant force. In twenty twenty one,

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she released the Spanish language EP Revelacion, a project that

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paid homage to her Latin heritage and showcased her ability

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to seamlessly transition between genres. Songs like bay La Conmigo

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and Deuna Vez were met with widespread acclaim, further cementing

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Gomez's status as a global pop icon. As of twenty

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twenty three, Gomez continues to balance her multifaceted career with

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grace and authenticity. Whether she's releasing new music, advocating for

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mental health, or exploring new roles in film and television,

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Gomez remains a beacon of resilience and reinvention. Her journey

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from Disney star to global icon is a testament to

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her talent, determine nation, and unwavering commitment to staying true

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to herself. As we look back on Come and Get

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It today, it's impossible not to see it as a

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pivotal moment in Selena Gomez's career. It's a song that

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not only redefined her sound, but also set the stage

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for the artists she would become, a global icon, unafraid

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to push boundaries and explore new creative territories. So press

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play on Come and Get It, and let its hypnotic

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beats and empowering lyrics transport you back to twenty thirteen,

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a time of transformation, ambition, and unbridled potential, And as

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the music fades, take a moment to appreciate the journey

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of an artist who dared to reinvent herself, proving that

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sometimes the boldest moves lead to the brightest futures. For

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in the end, Come and Get It isn't just a song.

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It's a testament to Selena Gomez's resilience, creativity and unwavering

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belief herself, and with every listen it reminds us that

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the best is yet to come. I'm Andrew Irons and

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this has been another engaging episode of The hit Maker Chronicles.

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Join us next week as we continue to uncover the

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stories behind the songs and artists that have left an

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indelible mark on the world. The hit Maker Chronicles is

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a production of Calarogus Shark Media executive producers Mark Francis

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and John McDermott. Portions of this podcast may have been

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