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As a young man
I didn't understand the power of
Certain words and how they
Can hurt i thought it was ok
To repeat hurtful words and jokes
But didn't realize at the time
That it wasn't funny and
That in fact my actions
Were continuing the ignorance

Thanks to friends and family I
Learned from my mistakes and
Grew up and apologized for
Those wrongs now that
These mistakes from the past have
Become public I need
To apologize again to all
Those I have offended

I'm very sorry i take my friendships with
People of all cultures very seriously
And I apologize for offending or hurting
Anyone with my childish and inexcusable
Mistake i was a kid then and I
Am a man now who knows
My responsibility to the world and to
Not make that mistake again

Ignorance has no place in our society
And I hope the sharing
Of my faults can prevent others
From making the same mistake
In the future i thought long and
Hard about what I wanted
To say but telling the truth
Is always what's right

Five years ago I made a reckless and immature
Mistake and I'm grateful to those close to




Me who helped me learn those lessons as
A young man once again i'm sorry

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics from Justin Bieber's song, he reflects on a past in which he was ignorant of the impact his words could have on others. As a young man, he admits to not fully understanding the power of certain words and the hurt they can cause. He acknowledges that he used to repeat hurtful words and jokes, thinking it was acceptable, but later realized that his actions were perpetuating ignorance rather than being humorous. This realization came with the help of friends and family who guided him to see the error of his ways.


Bieber expresses remorse for his past behavior and acknowledges that he needed to grow up and take responsibility for his actions. He faced his mistakes publicly and extended apologies to those he may have offended. The lyrics detail how he takes his friendships with people of all cultures seriously and deeply regrets any harm his past childish and inexcusable actions may have caused. He emphasizes his transformation from a kid who made errors to a man who understands his responsibility to the world and vows not to repeat the same mistakes.


The song conveys Bieber's understanding that ignorance has no place in society and highlights the importance of learning from past faults to prevent others from making similar errors in the future. By openly addressing his wrongs and offering a sincere apology, Bieber hopes to set an example of accountability and growth. He mentions that he thought deeply about his words before speaking out, emphasizing the significance of honesty and truth in his message.


Furthermore, Bieber acknowledges a specific incident from five years ago that he considers reckless and immature. He expresses gratitude towards those who supported him and helped him learn valuable lessons during that time. By reflecting on his past actions and emphasizing the importance of owning up to mistakes, Bieber shows a commitment to personal growth and accountability as he continues to navigate his journey from his past as a young man to his present position as an adult.


Line by Line Meaning

As a young man
During my youth


I didn't understand the power of
I failed to recognize the impact of


Certain words and how they
Specific language and how they


Can hurt i thought it was ok
Have the ability to cause pain, I mistakenly believed it was acceptable


To repeat hurtful words and jokes
To continue using hurtful language and jokes


But didn't realize at the time
But was unaware in that moment


That it wasn't funny and
That it wasn't humorous and


That in fact my actions
In reality, my behavior


Were continuing the ignorance
Were perpetuating ignorance


Thanks to friends and family I
Due to the support of my loved ones, I


Learned from my mistakes and
Gained knowledge from my errors and


Grew up and apologized for
Matured and made amends for


Those wrongs now that
Those transgressions now that


These mistakes from the past have
These past mistakes have


Become public I need
Come to light, I must


To apologize again to all
To once more apologize to everyone


Those I have offended
Those whom I have harmed


I'm very sorry i take my friendships with
I deeply regret, I value my relationships with


People of all cultures very seriously
Individuals from every background very seriously


And I apologize for offending or hurting
And I express regret for causing offense or pain


Anyone with my childish and inexcusable
Anyone with my immature and inexcusable


Mistake i was a kid then and I
Action. I was young at that time and I


Am a man now who knows
Now, as an adult who understands


My responsibility to the world and to
My duty to society and to


Not make that mistake again
Avoid repeating that error


Ignorance has no place in our society
Lack of knowledge is not acceptable in our community


And I hope the sharing
And I hope that sharing


Of my faults can prevent others
Of my failings can deter others


From making the same mistake
From committing the same error


In the future i thought long and
In the future. I contemplated deeply and


Hard about what I wanted
Thought deeply about what I wished


To say but telling the truth
To communicate honestly, yet


Is always what's right
Is always the proper course of action


Five years ago I made a reckless and immature
Half a decade ago, I acted carelessly and immaturely


Mistake and I'm grateful to those close to
Error, and I am thankful to those near to


Me who helped me learn those lessons as
Me who assisted me in grasping those teachings as


A young man once again i'm sorry
A young adult. Once more, I apologize




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Youngblood thinks there's always tomorrow
I miss your touch on nights when I'm hollow
I know you crossed a bridge that I can't follow

Since the love that you left is all that I get
I want you to know

That if I can't be close to you
I'll settle for the ghost of you
I miss you more than life (more than life)
And if you can't be next to me
Your memory is ecstasy
I miss you more than life
I miss you more than life

Youngblood thinks there's always tomorrow (woo)
I need more time but time can't be borrowed
I'd leave it all behind if I could follow

Since the love that you left is all that I get
I want you to know

That if I can't be close to you
I'll settle for the ghost of you
I miss you more than life (more than life), yeah
And if you can't be next to me
Your memory is ecstasy (oh)
I miss you more than life
I miss you more than life

Whoa
Na, na-na
More than life
Oh

So if I can't get close to you
I'll settle for the ghost of you
But I miss you more than life
And if you can't be next to me
Your memory is ecstasy
I miss you more than life
I miss you more than life



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@miranda23ize

"Young blood thinks there's always tomorrow; I need more time but time can't be borrowed"....That hits hard.

@j2petrus

Words ✊

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@j2petrus 100%

@boyy3730

I lost my mom and dad in a car accident so im living with my grandparents and this song gives me so many memories of them😭

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