Selena Gomez opens up about the inspiration behind her music
She has a new documentary called My Mind & Me
Last updated 7th Oct 2025
In early November, Selena Gomez released her new song 'My Mind & Me' followed a day later by her documentary film of the same name. The film follows Selena as she travels around world, talking about her feelings, and music by the singer features heavily in the film, including the title song.
What is the inspiration behind Selena Gomez's new music?
Now, the singer has opened up more about the inspiration behind the music on her new album, saying it's about personal experiences that fans don't know about.
Speaking to Seventeen, the 'Lose You To Love Me' singer said: "To be honest, I'm now telling stories that people don't know. People I've dated that people don't know. Experiences I've had that people don't know. I've created this private life that's just mine."
She continued: "Now I have to tell these stories and people are going to ask a lot of questions…If I'm being completely honest it's been really difficult. I'm really used to go going into a setting with the same people in my circle and banging out music."
What is Selena Gomez's new song called?
Sharing a black and white close-up photo of the top half of her face, Selena told her fans: '“My Mind & Me,” my new song from the upcoming film on @AppleTVPlus, is out November 3rd at 5 am PT/ 8 am ET/ noon GMT. 🖤 You can presave it now.'
The new song, also called 'My Mind & Me', is featured in the trailer for Selena's new film due out on 4th November, where she can be seen travelling the world meeting people from different walks of life.
Since Selena announced her new single, which is the follow-up to 'Calm Down' with Rema, fans have been eager to hear more with one writing: 'SELENA PLEASE WE WANNA HEAR IT RN', (sic) British singer Pixie Lott also commented: '💛💛💛💛💛'. Meanwhile another fan wrote: 'Yayyyy!! Can’t wait to hear this and watch the documentary! ♥️'. (sic)
Is there a trailer for My Mind & Me?
Yes, there is a trailer for Selena Gomez's new film. The trailer was released on 10th October and features clips from the movie as Selena travels around world and talking about her feelings. She can also be seen meeting an old school friend and her kids.
"What makes me happy is connection, and it helps me get out of my head," she says in the trailer, as the lyrics to her song play in the background. "My Mind & Me, we don't get along sometimes, it gets hard to breathe, but I wouldn't change my life."
When is the song 'My Mind & Me' released?
'My Mind & Me' is out now, it was released on 3rd November at midday GMT.
When is the film My Mind & Me released?
My Mind & Me is available on Apple TV+ now, it was released on 4th November 2022.
Now take a look through some of Selena Gomez's biggest collaborations:
‘Send It On’ with Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato (2009)
Cast your minds back to 2009, when Selena teamed up with fellow Disney stars Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers to bring us 'Send It On'. The song was a charity release for Disney's Friends for Change.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘One and the Same’ with Demi Lovato (2009)
Best friends Selena and Demi paired up again in 2009 to release the pop tune 'One and the Same'. The song featured in the comedy Princess Protection Program, which starred both singers.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘Good for You’ with A$AP Rocky (2015)
In 2015 the singer collaborated with American rapper A$AP Rocky to bring us the melodic 'Good for You'. The song was written by both collaborators along with songwriters including Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter. The song reached Number 23 in the UK charts. In 2021 the song was certified Platinum in the UK, selling more than 600K units.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘I Want You to Know’ with Zedd (2015)
Also in 2015, Selena paired up with Russian-German DJ Zedd on the song 'I Want You to Know', with the dance tune climbing up the US and UK charts. In the UK it reached Number 14 and was certified Silver in 2019, selling more than 200K units.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘We Don't Talk Anymore’ with Charlie Puth (2016)
Charlie is known for his gorgeous vocals, and this song is no exception! Teaming up with the star in 2016, 'We Don't Talk Anymore' quickly hit the US and UK charts, going to Number 14 in the UK. The hugely popular song has now had more than 3.4 billion views on YouTube. 'We Don't Talk Anymore' was written by Charlie and Selena along with Jacob Kasher Hindlin and was certified 2x Platinum in the UK selling more than 1.2M units.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘It Ain't Me’ with Kygo (2017)
In 2017, Selena teamed up with popular Norweigan DJ Kygo on 'It Ain't Me' on this hit, which was certified 2x Platinum in the UK in 2021. The song was written by Kygo and Selena along with a team of songwriters.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘Fetish’ with Gucci Mane (2017)
The American rapper Gucci Mane has worked with a plethora of stars such as Travis Scott, Quavo and Drake, and in 2017 Selena joined that list. The sultry track really showed off the pair's talents, and was a huge hit with fans. The song was certified Silver in the UK four years after its release.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘Wolves’ with Marshmello (2017)
Collaborating with electronic music producer and DJ Marshmello in 2017, Selena released the chart hit 'Wolves'. The song was featured on season two of the hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, which Selena executive produced. 'Wolves' was certified Platinum in 2018.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘Taki Taki’ with DJ Snake, Ozuna and Cardi B (2018)
Selena collaborated with DJ Snake in 2018, bringing us the Spanish bop 'Taki Taki'. As well as Selena, the song also featured the talents of Cardi B and Ozuna. Despite being sung in Spanish, the song was also hugely popular here in the UK, going to Number 15 and being certified Platinum in 2021.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'A Sweeter Place' with Kid Cudi (2020)
Selena teamed up with American rapper Kid Cudi on her track 'A Sweeter Place' which was released as part of her 2020 album 'Rare'. The song's lyric video has now had more than 15 million views on YouTube.
Watch the lyric video on YouTube.
'Let Somebody Go' with Coldplay (2022)
Coldplay and Selena Gomez teamed up on 'Let Somebody Go' back in 2022. The song was originally announced to be part of Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' album in October 2021 and written by Coldplay. It was certified Silver in the UK in 2024.
The music video shows Coldplay's Chris Martin and Selena falling through the air reaching out and hugging each other, as the buildings of the cityscape whizz past them, seeming to take inspiration from the film Inception.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Calm Down' with Rema (2022)
September 2022 saw the release of Selena's collaboration with Nigerian singer/rapper Rema, in the form of single 'Calm Down'. With the help of going viral on TikTok, the track was a hit with fans and peaked at Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'I Said I Love You First' with Benny Blanco (2025)
On Valentine's Day 2025, Selena announced she was releasing not one but a series of collabs with fiancé (now husband) Benny Blanco, all wrapped up in a new album. 'I Said I Love You First' released on 21st March 2025 and it included the single 'Scared of Loving You'.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
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