If Once ( Si Una Vez)
Selena · Other Songs - Selena
Gace you all my love and more
And you
Don't even know what love is
I
Put myself at your feet
And only with contempt you paid me back
If once I said that I loved you, today I regret it
If once I said that I loved you, I don't know what I was thinking
I must have been crazy
If once I said that I loved you and that for you I gave my life
If once I said that I loved you, I won't do it again
This mistake is a thing of the past
I
Know that one day you will return
And you
Will be sorry for everything
I put myself at your feet
And only with contempt you paid me back
If once I said that I loved you, today I regret it
If once I said that I loved you, I don't know what I was thinking
I must have been crazy
If once I said that I loved you and that for you I gave my life
If once I said that I loved you, I won't do it again
This mistake is a thing of the past
If Once (Si Una Vez)
Selena's "If Once (Si Una Vez)" stands as a poignant testament to her mastery of romantic ballads within the Tejano and Latin pop genres. Recorded during the height of her career, the track exemplifies her signature vocal style, characterized by a blend of soulful warmth and dramatic intensity. The song explores themes of longing and the bittersweet nature of past relationships, delivered with an emotional depth that became a hallmark of her discography. As a standalone recording, it captures the essence of her ability to translate personal sentiment into universal musical expression, resonating deeply with audiences across Latin America and beyond. The composition highlights her technical proficiency and artistic maturity, cementing her status as a pivotal figure in the evolution of Latin music.