Selena turns heartbreak into poetry in “Como La Flor.” The singer speaks to a former lover with surprising grace: “I know you have a new love… I wish you the best.” Yet beneath her kind words blooms deep pain. She compares their relationship to a once-vibrant flower. He gave her that blossom of love, but now it has withered, leaving her to walk away, admit defeat, and whisper the aching refrain: “Ay, cómo me duele” — “Oh, how it hurts.”
Listening, we feel the bittersweet mix of acceptance and sorrow. Selena shows that real strength lies in letting go while still honoring what was beautiful. Even if the flower has faded, the memory of its color reminds us how powerfully love can bloom, and how sharply it can sting when it’s gone.
Selena y Los Dinos was a groundbreaking Tejano band formed in 1981 in Lake Jackson, Texas by the iconic singer Selena Quintanilla and her father, Abraham Quintanilla. The group featured Selena's siblings A.B. Quintanilla on bass and Suzette Quintanilla on drums, blending Tejano, pop, and traditional rock to create their signature sound. Rising from humble beginnings performing at family gatherings and local events, they recorded several albums and gained a devoted following in Texas.
Their dynamic performances and Selena's captivating voice helped popularize Tejano music throughout the 1980s. After signing with EMI Latin, Selena launched a solo career while still touring with the band. Tragically, Selena's murder in 1995 ended the band’s journey, but their legacy lives on as pioneers who opened doors for Latin artists worldwide.