Selena Gomez

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Pull up to the mirror, staring at my face
Gotta chop-chop all the extra weight
I've been carrying for fourteen-hundred-sixty days
Gotta, gotta, gotta clean my slate

[Pre-Chorus]
And I might as well just tell you while I'm drunk, yeah
The truth is that I think I've had enough
Professionally messin' with my trust
How could I confuse that shit for love?

[Chorus]
So I gotta get
You out my head now
I just cut you off
You out my head now
I just cut you off
When I'm without you
I don't overthink it, I just carry on, get
You out my head now
I just cut you off

[Verse 2]
I imagine all the endless places I could know
If I drop-drop and I let you go
All the possibilities I got from head to toe
Yeah, they'd, yeah, they'd, yeah, they'd start to show
[Pre-Chorus]
And I might as well just tell you while I'm drunk, yeah
The truth is that I think I've had enough (Had enough)
Emotionally messin' with my health, ha
How could I confuse that shit for love?

[Chorus]
So I gotta get
You out my head now
I just cut you off
You out my head now
I just cut you off
When I'm without you
I don't overthink it, I just carry on, get
You out my head now
I just (I just), I just

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
You out my head now (I just)
When I'm without
You out my head now

[Chorus]
So I gotta get
You out my head now
I just (I just) cut you off (Yeah, I cut you off)
You out my head now
I just cut you off
When I'm without you
I don't overthink it, I just carry on, get
You out my head now
I just, I just, yeah

Selena Gomez's song "Cut You Off" is a track from her third studio album, Rare. The midtempo song is all about moving on from a past relationship and feeling better about yourself. Written by Selena herself alongside Liza Owen and some other songwriters, this song is one of the more personal and self-reflective songs on the album. Interestingly, "Cut You Off" is the only explicit song that Selena released on Rare.

About Cut You Off

Described as a self-care anthem, "Cut You Off" is all about distancing yourself from someone who caused you pain and focusing on your own personal growth and healing. The song is about recognizing the destructive behavior of others and choosing to prioritize your well-being. Selena has always been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, and "Cut You Off" can be seen as a statement of empowerment for anyone trying to heal from toxic relationships or mental health issues.

It's clear that Selena put a lot of thought into the lyrics of "Cut You Off" as there are some particularly poignant lines that show just how deep her emotional journey has been. For example, in the second verse, she sings: "Maybe I deserved it when you left me all alone / But I still fuckin' hate that you feel like you're the victim." These lines speak to the complicated emotional landscape that often comes with healing from heartbreak. It's common to feel like you're at fault, even when a relationship ends due to someone else's actions. By acknowledging these feelings and then reclaiming her power, Selena is able to turn a painful experience into one of personal growth.

Co-writer Liza Owen revealed on Instagram that the song was written about an "asshole boy who shall not be named." While she didn't explicitly name Justin Bieber as the inspiration for the song, many fans were quick to speculate that he was the person Selena was referring to. After all, Selena and Justin had a notoriously tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship that lasted several years. Even the interviewer for ELLE who spoke to Selena about the song before it was released suggested that it was about Justin: "about cutting a man out of her life after '1,460 days'." Whether or not the song is specifically about Justin, it's clear that Selena wrote "Cut You Off" from a place of deep personal experience.

The production of "Cut You Off" is also noteworthy. The song features a slow, understated beat that keeps the focus on Selena's vocals and the lyrics. This allows the message of the song to really shine through and emphasizes Selena's growth as a songwriter and artist. The simplicity of the production also helps the listener to feel intimate and personal, as if Selena is directly speaking to them through the lyrics. This is a powerful effect that helps to underscore the importance of the message behind "Cut You Off."

Most importantly, "Cut You Off" is a song that resonates with people on a personal level. As a content writer and music expert, I've seen firsthand how much this song has impacted listeners who have struggled with breakups, toxic relationships, or mental health issues. Selena's willingness to be honest and vulnerable about her own experiences has made her music all the more powerful and meaningful. "Cut You Off" is one of the standout tracks on Rare and a testament to Selena's growth as a person and artist.

• Release Date: January 10, 2020
• Artist: Selena Gomez