Same Old Love

Same Old Love is a pop‑R&B single recorded by American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on June 5 2015 through Interscope Records as the lead single from Gomez’s second solo studio album, Revival (2015). The track was written by Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Carl Falk, and Rami Yacoub, with production handled by Falk, Yacoub, and Steve Angello.

Composition and lyrics

The song is written in the key of G minor and incorporates a tempo of approximately 100 beats per minute. Musically, it blends a polished pop arrangement with elements of electronic dance music (EDM). Lyrically, Same Old Love addresses the frustration of recurring romantic patterns and emotional exhaustion, with the narrator expressing a desire to break free from repetitive relationship dynamics.

Critical reception

Same Old Love received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy hook and Gomez’s vocal delivery. Reviewers highlighted the song’s production quality and its alignment with contemporary pop trends of the mid‑2010s. Some critics noted the track’s lyrical themes as a continuation of self‑empowerment narratives present in Gomez’s earlier work.

Commercial performance

Upon release, the single debuted on several international charts:

• United States: Peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and attained a 6× Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales and streaming equivalents exceeding six million units.
• United Kingdom: Reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and received a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
• Canada: Attained a peak position of number 5 on the Canadian Hot 100, with a 4× Platinum certification from Music Canada.
• Australia: Charted within the top 20 and achieved a Platinum certification from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

The song also charted in multiple other territories, contributing to its status as a global hit.

Music video

The official music video, directed by Sarah Chatfield, premiered on Same Old Love’s release day. It features Gomez navigating a series of visually stylized, surreal environments that reflect the song’s themes of emotional stagnation and self‑realization. The video incorporates choreography, dynamic lighting, and symbolic imagery, and has amassed hundreds of millions of views on video‑sharing platforms.

Live performances and promotion

Gomez promoted Same Old Love through a series of televised and streaming performances, including appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the American Music Awards 2015. The track was also incorporated into the setlist of Gomez’s Revival concert tour (2016).

Credits and personnel

• Vocals: Selena Gomez
• Songwriters: Selena Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub
• Producers: Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, Steve Angello
• Engineers: John Hanes (mixing), Serban Ghenea (mixing), Kevin Davis (recording)
• Label: Interscope Records

Release history

References

(References omitted for brevity; information derived from publicly available chart data, recording label releases, and reputable music journalism sources.)