by wildangels

I thought today would be a good day to share my top 12 (couldn't narrow it down to 10) favorite Selena songs with you all. Please feel free to comment with your own favorites. Here they are...

12)  "Amame (Love Me)". This song is just a fun one that is pure early 90's dance/pop. It reminds me of the time period and would've surely been a mainstream hit if it were in English.

11) "Ya No (Not Anyore)". This is basically a rock-influence song about kicking a cheating guy to the curb. She sings it with such attitude and conviction, you just get the feeling she would actually kick your butt if you messed with her.

10) "Si Una Vez (If Once)". This is a much more Spanish sounding song and, once again, Selena nailed it. This is another song where Selena tells off a no-good guy.

9) "Ven Conmigo (Come With Me)" This is a very tenjano-sounding song with the main instrument being an accordian. It's one of her sweeter songs, since it's about being in love and not wanting to lose the person.

8) "Tu, Solo Tu (You, Only You)" This is one of her more heartbreaking songs. It's all about being mistreated by someone to the point of being a broken mess. It's really hard to not get lost in the emotion of her lyrics. The song has a mexican ranchera sound.

7)  "Que Creias (What Did You Think)?"  This is, again, Selena in revenge and anger mode. She's telling a guy that he made his bed and now he's got to lie in it- she isn't taking him back, no matter how miserable he is. Her vocals are great, as usual.

6) "Aunque No Salga El Sol (Even If the Sun Doesn't Rise)". This song is a beautiful pop ballad. It's about being in love and Selena does it better than many of the divas today could've.

5) "I Could Fall in Love" Again, another beautiful ballad that shows Selena's vocals well. It's about being afraid to let go completely and give your full trust to someone.

4) "Dondequiera Que Estes (Wherever You Are)" This is Selena's duet with the Barrio Boyzz that appeared on one of their CDs originally before showing up in an  English/Spanish version on Dreaming of You. It's a love song that's a  mix of pop and R&B.

3) "No Me Queda Mas (I Have Nothing Left)" This is a heartbreaking ballad about loving someone who doesn't care about you the same way. It was supposedly written by one of the band members about Selena's own sister. It's a dramatic numbers that lets Selena's vocals shine.

2) "Captive Heart". I think this song would've been a major AC/Pop hit had Selena been around to promote it. It's about being so in love with someone, you can't imagine being without them. You'll go anywhere to keep them around. I remember around the time it came out, People reviewed this song well, comparing her to Taylor Dayne and Gloria Estefan.

1) "God's Child (Baila Comgio- Dance With Me)". This song was one she did with Davie Byrne and is one of the most unique songs on the album, in my opinion. It's a haunting, yet catchy tune with lyrics that are kind of surreal and poetic. Selena's vocal are strong, with a bit of a rough edge to em in some parts.

Well, there you have it: my favorite Selena songs. There are others, but I had to narrow the list down somewhat. See y'all next time... take care!