“Amor Prohibido” is a vibrant Tejano-pop classic in which Selena gives voice to two sweethearts who can hardly wait to meet in secret. Their hearts race with unas ansias locas—a crazy, urgent longing—yet every stolen moment is shadowed by gossiping neighbors and disapproving parents who label their bond a forbidden love simply because they come from different social classes.
Instead of bowing to that pressure, the singer turns defiance into celebration. She declares that true affection is worth more than any fortune, shining a spotlight on love’s power to ignore economic lines and social rules. With its catchy accordion riffs and confident chorus, the song becomes a joyful reminder that “el dinero no importa” when two hearts beat as one.