Taylor Swift reacts to Selena Gomez's new album
'I Said I Love You First' is getting rave views from music critics and Selena Gomez's bestie Taylor Swift.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's new album received the seal of approval of the top female artist of the 21st century: Taylor Swift.
The couple's collaborative album, 'I Said I Love You First', debuted on Friday, March 21.
Swift has nothing but praise for her bestie's new music project.
"@selenagomez & @bennyblanco I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH," the 'Anti-Hero' hitmaker said on Instagram.
She also included a link to the album on Spotify for her 281 million followers to see.
A true blue bestie! "Love you, Tay," Gomez responded.
Selena Gomez reposted Taylor Swift’s story:
— Taylor Swift Charts+ (@chartstswift) March 22, 2025
“love you tay 🤍” pic.twitter.com/DNqXLiWGoE
'I Said I Love You First' has been well received by fans and music critics, with Clash calling it a "genuine thrill".
"The sound of two people frankly discussing their relationship – from cute-meet to current status, alongside the ups and downs – is extremely rare in pop, particularly when done this well. Avoiding the pitfalls through moving with assurance, ‘I Said I Love You First’ will have you in raptures," the publication wrote.
The 14-track album includes songs such as 'Sunset Blvd' and 'Call Me When You Break Up' featuring Gracie Abrams.
Gomez revealed in the build-up to the album's release that their past, friendships and relationships inspired some songs.
The 32-year-old's fans are already dissecting all the track lyrics, trying to find clues about her past relationships, especially her romance with Justin Bieber.
In 'How Does It Feel To Be Forgotten', Gomez sings: "You’re so embarrassing / Go cry when no one’s watching / I can’t imagine it / How does it feel to be forgotten, forgotten?"
Many believe the song is about Bieber, who has shared pictures of himself crying online in the past.
'Don’t Wanna Cry' has also faced scrutiny, with Gomez singing about an ex-lover moving on quickly. She and Bieber broke up in March 2018, and by July of the same year, he was engaged to Hailey Bieber.
"Left the door wide open for the whole wide world to see you/ Then you kiss her right in front of me like I'm not even there / I should cause a scene for s*** you've done to me / The saddest part is we both know that I would never leave / You know how it goes, everybody knows / I'm just another hand you hold," she sings.
Gomez, who has also dated The Weeknd, expected her fans to make links to some of her relationships and put out a disclaimer before the album's release.
"Most of this album has nothing to do with what everyone may go to," she said on Spotify’s 'Countdown To...'
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