Selena Gomez showcased a heavy new track on Sunday’s American Music Awards, looking visibly emotional and tearing up.
Under a single spotlight, backed by graphics of turbulent seas and falling rain, Gomez performed “The Heart Wants What It Wants.”
Considerably dressed down from her normal, sparkly-pop fare, Gomez gave fans something serious to chew on.
That, and a possible Justin Bieber reference.
During a lyrical breakdown, Gomez sang “I thought you were the one” in a long run, while behind her a silhouette that looks convincingly like her on-and-off-again flame Bieber.
There’s no accounting for her taste in men, but consider this AMA outing a considerable growth moment for the young star.