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Naturally

Confession:  I have this song on my iPod rotation.  I can't help it!  It's catchy and I live in a house with two girls who watch Disney Channel and this plays! Gimme a break!  :)
Selena Gomez is another hand picked Disney star who doesn't just sing or act, she does both.  She also is dating a younger man these days.  Her and Bieber are reportedly dating.  Why does an 18 year old girl date a 16 year old boy?  Beyond me but whatever.  
So Selena sings decent.  It is my theory that Disney picks their stars based more on their vocal abilities than their acting abilities.  For me personally I think that is why they originally picked Demi Lovato. In the acting department I think she is very weak but her singing is decent, better than decent actually.  Selena, however, is very decent in both departments thereby making her Disney gold.  Perhaps you could say it comes to her naturally.  (Oh I had to do it!  Hahaha!)
About the song.  On an adult level the chorus makes me think about being comfortable in your own skin.  When you are there is nothing more alluring or sexy.  Being comfortable in your own skin sends a message to others and it is engaging.  I think that is where this song is headed, just on a younger level of course!  :)

Naturally

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