We Own the Night

Album: When the Sun Goes Down (2011)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song was written by the British singer-songwriter Pixie Lott, whose hit singles in her native country include the chart-toppers "Mama Do" and "Boys and Girls."
  • Selena told MTV News this is her mom's favorite song. "It's very sweet," she said. "It's kind of a ballad, but not really. It's basically about living in the moment; it's about enjoying right now. I'm very much enjoying right now. I'm in a good place."
  • Some of Pixie Lott's vocals from her original demo were kept as backing for Selena's version.

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