"Hands To Myself" is a song recorded by Selena Gomez for her sophomore album as a single artist, Revival. This song was very praised by music critics thanks to it's brilliant production, lyrics and Selena's versatile vocal performance. On December 21th, 2015, it's music video was released on Apple Music. On January 20th, 2016, it was released as a single and the music video was uploaded on Vevo and YouTube.
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Writing and production[]
The second last song recorded for Selena Gomez's second studio album, Revival (2015), "Hands to Myself" was described by Gomez as "a beautiful accident" and "probably the best song on the album". Following the success of the album's lead single "Good for You" which Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter co-wrote, Gomez decided to collaborate for an additional four days with Michaels and Tranter despite her label's instructions for the album to be mixed at the time. Before the sessions began, Gomez felt that she had already addressed her desired themes for Revival, but wanted additional material that would be fresh from a female perspective.[1]
Critical reception[]
Reviews[]
"Hands to Myself" was praised by music critics. Dave Hanratty from Drowned in Sound deemed it a "laser-focused sugar rush".[2] Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone praised the song's fun and flirty sound, writing, "Her brand of sexiness has a coy, subtle quality that never tries too hard".[3] Sal Cinquemani, writer for Slant Magazine, said Gomez's vocal performance made the track interesting, describing it as smartly indebted to that of Robyn; "success is a pretty girl who knows how to play her cards," he concluded.[4] Jamieson Cox of the The Verge commented: "She's a piece of the puzzle rather than a figure at the forefront, and her bigger moments are made to look more impressive by the gulf between them and her hushed, clipped verses. The result is something that sounds like an upper-case version of the xx, and it's a great look for Selena. Smart writing always wins."[5] USA Today critic Elysa Gardner commended Gomez's "sense of poise and reserve" on the song which she highlighted as "lithe".[6]
Accolades[]
| Publication | List | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Complex | The Best Songs of 2015[7] | 50 |
| Rolling Stone | Rob Sheffield's Top 25 Songs of 2015[8] | 15 |
| Spin | The 101 Best Songs of 2015[9] | 92 |
| The Arizona Republic | 30 Best Songs of 2015[10] | 30 |
| The Fader | The 107 Best Songs of 2015[11] | 103
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Music video[]
The accompanying music video for "Hands to Myself" was directed by Alek Keshishian and filmed in Hollywood Hills, California.[12] Christopher Mason of Wilhelmina Models plays Gomez's love interest in the music video.[13] Gomez and Keshishian had met a number of times socially before, though "Hands to Myself" marked their first time working together. Gomez recruited Keshishian inspired by his work on Madonna's 1991 documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare. Keshishian explained: "I always like to find a different way of seeing a celebrity. [And] Selena's head was in the same place." He felt it was important to incorporate attention to detail for visuals such as Gomez wearing an engagement ring to depict her as a stalker thinking she is married to Mason, and Mason's extravagant closet to portray him as rich and successful. Gomez wore lingerie from the Emporio Armani underwear collection. Regarding the filming, Keshishian mentioned: "We would be lighting with a stand-in and then [Gomez] would come in and it would be a completely live shot with her. She's so good at it."[14] Gomez partnered with Beats Electronics for the "Hands to Myself" music video, promoting their Beats Pill portable speaker. She shared a 30-second preview clip of the music video on Facebook on December 7, 2015. The clip which heavily features the Beats Pill tied in as Beats Electronics' commercial for the product. On December 17, 2015, Gomez posted two image teasers on Instagram and then a second preview clip the following day. The music video premiered as an Apple Music exclusive on December 21, 2015.[15] It was released on Vevo on January 20, 2016.[16]
Gallery[]
Behind the scenes[]
Charts[]
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 13 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) | 37 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders) | 18 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia) | 28 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 5 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard) | 45 |
| Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100) | 10 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten) | 22 |
| France (SNEP) | 118 |
| Germany (Official German Charts) | 62 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 59 |
| Italy (FIMI) | 47 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 32 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 5 |
| Norway (VG-lista) | 18 |
| Scotland (Official Charts Company) | 66 |
| Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) | 8 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 20 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 40 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company) | 70 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 7 |
| US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard) | 37 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) | 15 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard) | 37 |
Certifications[]
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[18] | Gold | 7,500* |
| ^shipments figures based on certification alonexunspecified figures based on certification alone | ||
Live performances[]
- On January 23, 2016, Gomez performed this song on Saturday Night Live.
- Gomez gave her first televised rendition of "Hands to Myself" on Victoria's Secret Fashion Show which aired on December 8, 2015, performing it in a medley with Revival album track "Me & My Girls" while flanked by 14 female backup dancers. The performance was choreographed by Jermaine Browne.
- Gomez included "Hands to Myself" as part of her setlist for iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Tour throughout December 2015.
- As the music guest on Saturday Night Live on January 23, 2016, Gomez performed a bed choreography for the song. She started out singing on top a satin bed while a male dancer touched and danced around her. Then a second dancer appeared (a female) and joined them.
- On December 1, 2015, the Victoria's Secret Angels released a promotional video in which they lip-synced to "Hands to Myself".
- "Hands to Myself" was included on the setlist for Gomez's 2016 Revival Tour.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1:]
Can't keep my hands to myself
No matter how hard I'm trying to
I want you all to myself
Your metaphorical gin and juice
So come on, give me a taste
Of what it's like to be next to you
Won't let one drop go to waste
Your metaphorical gin and juice
[Pre-chorus:]
Oh, 'cause all of the downs and the uppers
Keep making love to each other
And I'm trying, trying, I'm trying, trying
All of the downs and the uppers
Keep making love to each other
And I'm trying, trying, I'm trying
But I...
[Chorus 2x:]
Can't keep my hands to myself
My hands to myself
[Verse 2:]
The doctors say you're no good
But people say what they wanna say
And you should know if I could
I'd breathe you in every single day
[Pre-chorus:]
Oh, 'cause all of the downs and the uppers
Keep making love to each other
And I'm trying, trying, I'm trying, trying
All of the downs and the uppers
Keep making love to each other
And I'm trying, trying, I'm trying
But I...
[Chorus 2x:]
Can't keep my hands to myself
My hands to myself
[Bridge:]
Can't keep my hands to myself
I want it all, no, nothing else
Can't keep my hands to myself
Give me your all and nothing else
Oh, I, I want it all
I want it all
I want it all, ooh
Can't keep my hands to myself
I mean, I could but why would I want to?
My hands to myself
Can't keep my hands to myself
My hands to myself
Can't keep, keep my hands to myself
I want it all, no, nothing else
Can't keep my hands to myself
Give me your all and nothing else
Can't keep my hands to myself
Trivia
- Hands To Myself was the last song recorded for the album while Me & The Rhythm was the first.
References[]
- ↑ http://time.com/4053719/selena-gomez-revival-interview/
- ↑ http://drownedinsound.com/releases/19064/reviews/4149483
- ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/selena-gomez-revival-20151015
- ↑ http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/selena-gomez-revival
- ↑ http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/16/9554251/this-is-your-next-jam-verge-playlist-chairlift-kelela
- ↑ http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/10/09/album-of-the-week-selena-gomez-revival/73476420/
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2015/12/best-songs-of-2015/
- ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rob-sheffields-top-25-songs-of-2015-20151221
- ↑ http://www.spin.com/2015/11/the-101-best-songs-of-2015/
- ↑ http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/12/01/year-in-review-best-songs-2015/76380684/
- ↑ http://www.thefader.com/2015/12/08/best-songs-of-2015-list
- ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-selena-gomezs-seductive-hands-to-myself-video-20151221
- ↑ http://www.ibtimes.com/selena-gomez-shares-photo-male-model-christopher-mason-he-star-her-hands-myself-video-2230976
- ↑ http://www.ew.com/article/2015/12/22/selena-gomez-hands-to-myself-video-madonna
- ↑ http://www.spin.com/2015/12/selena-gomez-hands-to-myself-video-apple-music/
- ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/go-behind-the-scenes-of-selena-gomezs-hands-to-myself-video-20160120
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/278617/Selena+Gomez/chart?f=379
- ↑ http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4193
| Revival | |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2015 • Interscope Records | |
| Songs | |
| Released | Body Heat • Camouflage • Cologne • Good for You • Hands To Myself • Kill Em With Kindness • Me & My Girls • Me & The Rhythm • Nobody • Outta My Hands (Loco) • Perfect • Revival • Rise • Same Old Love • Sober • Survivors |
| Unreleased | Expressing Myself • Girl Crush • Great Escape • Nasty • Out Of My Head • Unfamiliar • Unstoppable • Wild Love • Hope For Love |
| Artists | |
| ASAP Rocky • Selena Gomez | |
| Tour | |
| Revival Tour | |