Selena released "The Heart Wants What It Wants" after her breakup from Justin in November 2014 and confirmed that it was about her ex to Ryan Seacrest. "He [Justin] thought it was beautiful. I think it was really hard," Selena told Ryan. "Honestly, music is an expression, and if you will be that voice for these girls, there are some people that feel this. This is universal." While Selena didn't comment on the status of their relationship at the time, she added, "I support him. I think I always will. I'm upset when he's upset; I'm happy when he's happy. I don't want anything bad ever to happen to him. It hurts me. That's all."