Backpack
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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You said "I come in peace" so I took you home
I gave you food and I gave you clothes
I taught you how to move your feet when the rhythms on
Still you wanna leave 'cause you feel alone

You don't know what they're like
If they know that you're alive
They're gonna try to take away the secrets of your planet's life
I know you must be upset, you lost your family in a wreck
But you gotta listen (listen, listen)

Don't try to find your spaceship
It might be out there waiting
Stay in my backpack forever
Stay in my backpack forever
(You know I gotta find my spaceship,
My planet's outside there waiting,
I can't stay in your backpack forever)
Stay in your backpack, backpack, backpack

Before you came around I was in a rut
Didn't have a friend, didn't know what it was
You taught how to dream and how to love
You're my best friend please listen to me

You don't know what they're like
If they know that you're alive
They're gonna try to take away the secrets of your planet's life
I know you must be upset, you lost your family in a wreck
But you gotta listen (listen, listen)

Don't try to find your spaceship
It might be out there waiting
Stay in my backpack forever
Stay in my backpack forever
(You know I gotta find my spaceship,
My planet's outside there waiting,
I can't stay in your backpack forever)
Stay in your backpack, backpack, backpack

Uh
Greetings, I fell from the sky
I'm from a different world I use Lil Wayne as a disguise
And my flying saucer crashed, I'm the only one that survived
I'm only taking over this planet since I arrived
I'm in a backpack, I'm ducking Men in Black
Yeah, I'm an alien, my swag is outta this world
Different galaxy, they try to capture me
When I die they gonna name this planet after me
Wayne's world (Wayne's world, Wayne's world)

Don't try to find your spaceship
It might be out there waiting
Stay in my backpack forever
Stay in my backpack forever
(You know I gotta find my spaceship,
My planet's outside there waiting,
I can't stay in your backpack forever)
Stay in your backpack, backpack, backpack

In our planet we don't kill one another
We don't take love for granted
It's a gift from the mother
In your planets you are filled




With greed and false belief
We came here to bring you peace

Overall Meaning

"Backpack," a song from Justin Bieber's album "Journals," is a quirky and fun track that sounds like it was partially inspired by cheesy sci-fi movies. The song starts with Bieber telling an alien that he can stay with him in his backpack forever; this is after Bieber says the alien told him he came in peace. He then instructs the alien not to go looking for his spaceship, since humans would want to take the secrets of the alien's planet's life. Bieber goes on to tell the alien that he can stay in his backpack forever, but the alien responds and says he must leave to find his spaceship so he can reunite with his people.


The whole song is a metaphor for what it means to feel alienated and lost, whether it be because of a recent tragedy, depression or any other hurtful thing one can experience. The alien character can represent any individual who feels like they don't belong on this planet and who are looking for something more significant than mundane daily life. The lyrics encourage listeners to find your passions, your place or your people, even if it means leaving behind loved ones, comforts or norms. The message is comforting and universal, urging people to cling to hope and positivity no matter how difficult things may be.


Line by Line Meaning

You said "I come in peace" so I took you home
I welcomed you into my life with open arms and gave you shelter and sustenance.


I gave you food and I gave you clothes
I took care of your basic needs and ensured that you were comfortable.


I taught you how to move your feet when the rhythms on
I introduced you to new experiences and helped to expand your horizons.


Still you wanna leave 'cause you feel alone
Despite my efforts, you still feel lonely and disconnected from the world around you.


You don't know what they're like, If they know that you're alive, They're gonna try to take away the secrets of your planet's life
You are unaware of the dangers that lurk around you, and how your presence could affect the world you come from.


I know you must be upset, you lost your family in a wreck, But you gotta listen (listen, listen)
I know you are dealing with pain and trauma from your past, but you need to trust me and heed my advice.


Don't try to find your spaceship, It might be out there waiting, Stay in my backpack forever, Stay in my backpack forever, (You know I gotta find my spaceship, My planet's outside there waiting, I can't stay in your backpack forever), Stay in your backpack, backpack, backpack
Don't focus on returning home, your true home is with me and you need to stay by my side.


Before you came around I was in a rut, Didn't have a friend, didn't know what it was, You taught how to dream and how to love, You're my best friend please listen to me
My life was empty and unfulfilling before you came along, and you have taught me valuable lessons about hope and affection. You are my closest friend and confidant, so trust in what I am telling you.


Uh, Greetings, I fell from the sky, I'm from a different world I use Lil Wayne as a disguise, And my flying saucer crashed, I'm the only one that survived, I'm only taking over this planet since I arrived
I am an extraterrestrial being who landed on Earth and assumed a human persona to blend in. My ship crashed, and I am the only member of my species on this planet. I did not come to take over your world, but my presence has had an impact on it nonetheless.


I'm in a backpack, I'm ducking Men in Black, Yeah, I'm an alien, my swag is outta this world, Different galaxy, they try to capture me, When I die they gonna name this planet after me, Wayne's world (Wayne's world, Wayne's world)
I am hiding from government agents who seek to capture and study me. My style and demeanor are otherworldly, and I stand out from the rest of humanity. I am aware of my significance, and the way my life has affected Earth's future.


In our planet we don't kill one another, We don't take love for granted, It's a gift from the mother, In your planets you are filled, With greed and false belief, We came here to bring you peace
Our society does not have the same violent and destructive tendencies as yours, and we value love and its power. We aim to bring harmony and serenity to Earth, which is plagued with flawed beliefs and motivations.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, Adrian Eccleston, Dwayne Carter, Justin Bieber

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Taylor


on Baby

This song never gets old ❤
Memories ❤️

FRRRRR!!!!!!!! HERE I AM, IN 2023, STILL LISTENING TO THIS SONG!! NEVER GETS OLD!!!!

Taylor


on Lonely (with benny blanco)

My first time hearing this song, made me roll around the floor crying!!!!!! Dude, I can relate to this song so FREAKING much!!!! So now, every time someone just assumes that I'm popular, and have a lot of friends, I text/send them this song, and respond saying, "Does this answer ur question?"

Singer


on Company

I love this video and just this song in general

Destiny Proctor


on Down to Earth

i love this song it is amazing.....

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