'I Even Have Tears in My Eyes': Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Release New Song, Causing Emotional Reaction

The pop star and record producer have taken their love to the next level with a heartfelt new song, leaving fans deeply moved by its emotional lyrics and message.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, who announced their engagement in December 2024, have now revealed their first collaborative album, "I Said I Love You First." Accompanying this news is the release of their debut single, "Scared of Loving You," an indie-pop ballad that has already resonated strongly with listeners.

Gomez took to Instagram to share the announcement, "My NEW album I Said I Love You First with my best friend @itsbennyblanco, is out on 3/21 • Our first song, Scared of Loving You is out now on all streaming platforms."

"Scared of Loving You" was co-written by Gomez and produced by Blanco alongside Finneas, and its lyrics paint a picture of deep vulnerability in love. The chorus captures this sentiment with, "'Cause I’m not scared of lovin’ you / I’m just scared of losin’ you."

The couple's relationship has been in the public eye since Gomez confirmed they were dating in December 2023. She defended Blanco against criticism, "He is my absolute everything in my heart."

Days later, she made it official with a post featuring a photo of them together in New York. By December 11, 2024, Gomez revealed their engagement on Instagram with a carousel of photos, including a close-up of her ring. She captioned the post, "forever begins now.. [sic]"

The song’s release has sparked a flood of emotional reactions from fans. Many have expressed their happiness for Gomez and how deeply they relate to the song’s lyrics. One fan commented, "Brought tears to my eyes because I saw this girl go through so much pain through all these years and now she got her well-deserved happiness [sic]."

Another shared, "Okay, I even have tears in my eyes, this song's has moved me. It's so obvious how they've found the type of love I'm so desperate to find myself. Great job, great song ='') [sic]."

Others have noted how the song captures the essence of love and vulnerability. A fan wrote, "Anybody else crying ❤ you can feel the love."

Another reflected on Gomez’s journey, "Literally crying I’ve been a fan of Selena since Barney and now I’m 26 she deserves this happiness sm ❤❤❤ love this song [sic]!" One more fan commented, "This song makes me wanna cry [sic].. Few are lucky to feel love like this. Who's with me?"

Another long-time fan shared, "After being her fan since a young age, me being now 32 years old; I'm so happy for her, I think we were all there with her through her pain and broken heart; so this song means a lot to everyone who loves Selena, I love you Benny please do not break her heart [sic]."

One listener remarked, "Why did i cry after hear this song?? this lyric is magical ❤️❤️ [sic]," while another added, "Shivers down my spine ❤️this is a beautiful song x [sic]."

The song’s February 13, 2025, release was close enough to Valentine’s Day that many saw it as the perfect romantic anthem. One fan noted, "To the fearless hearts that love, that dare to be loved, that risk losing, and that brave starting anew... Happy Valentine's Day! ❤🎉 [sic]." Another wrote, "Dropping this on valentine's day is the sweetest thing ever [sic]."

One netizen summed up the sentiment by stating, "I love when two souls come together and show the world what love is supposed to be. She sounds amazing and I love this song! It makes my heart happy and it's a perfect song not just for Valentine's Day but for anyone in love."

Gomez and Blanco’s love story has been met with both admiration and skepticism, but their music speaks for itself. "Scared of Loving You" has already made a strong impression, and with "I Said I Love You First" set to release on March 21, fans are eagerly anticipating more heartfelt songs from the couple.