Selena Gomez, you little angel. “Single Soon” is exactly what we needed as we bid summer farewell. Fall and winter’s dreadful cuffing season is right around the corner, but with her music, Gomez is sending a message that relationships are not needed in order to thrive or be happy. “Single Soon” is a feminist phenomenon, encouraging the idea that instead of fearing the single life, women should put themselves first.
Hearing this message from a public figure, such as Gomez — who has constantly been in battles with the media and scrutinized for her every move — makes it extremely powerful. Ever since her last album, “Rare,” which dropped in 2020, the world has seen different sides of Gomez. She told Apple Music that she “just needed to let her old self go,” and from then on we have been blessed with all new things Gomez.
This includes more sides to her popular beauty business, Rare Beauty, show-stopping fashion looks and now her most recent song, “Single Soon.”
I knew when I first clicked play on the new EP’s captivating cover (go off Gomez) I was immediately overtaken by pride for not only her but for all women in general. Her posture displays a captivating sense of self-confidence and her face says it all: Don’t mess with me, I’m going to be single soon. It was riveting to hear her sing about being single using only positive connotations. With the catchy lines “Imma date who I want to / Stay out late if I want to / Imma do what I wanna do,” Gomez reminded us that being single can be a great form of freedom. The song’s fun and flirty music video further emphasizes its message and showcases how being single can bring on some of the most fun times of life.
Gomez went against the well-known stereotype that if women don’t have a partner there is something wrong with them.
The concept of single women feeling hopeless, unappealing or unsure of themselves has roamed the streets like an unspoken truth that everyone should be aware about for decades. Gomez is defying these norms as well as actively changing the narrative for herself and all other women. An important thing to mention about “Single Soon” is that it doesn’t just have to be recognized as a feminine phenomenon. The song’s message does not just have to apply to women. Anyone who has ever felt like they are not enough because they are single can relate to “Single Soon” and let it empower them. If you are single, embrace and enjoy it! Surround yourself with good people and live your life. Gomez would want you to.
