Selena Gomez and her fiancé Benny Blanco’s latest album, “I Said I Love You First,” was released on Friday to much excitement from fans who wasted no time dissecting the lyrics. Speculation arose around the track “Younger and Hotter Than Me,” with some believing it contains a reference to Gomez’s close friend, Taylor Swift, and her well-known song “All Too Well (10 Minute Version).” The song’s lyrics touch on themes of aging and observing an ex with a younger partner, as Gomez sings in the chorus, “We’re not gettin’ any younger/ But your girlfriends seem to.” This sentiment echoes Swift’s lyrics, “I’ll get older, but your lovers stay my age,” indicating a parallel in their experiences of watching former partners date younger individuals as time goes on. In a joint interview with Blanco on Spotify’s Countdown To… series, Gomez clarified that while the album draws inspiration from their personal relationship, it also reflects broader connections and life experiences. She emphasized that the album’s themes delve into the evolution of relationships, friendships, and personal growth. Blanco reinforced the idea that songs can be interpreted differently by listeners, often diverging from the original intent.
