His debut extended play, the seven-track My World, was released in November 2009, and was certified platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Bieber's first full-length studio album, My World 2.0, was released in March 2010. It debuted at or near number-one in several countries and was certified platinum in the United States. It was preceded by the single Baby.
He followed up the release of his debut album with his first headlining tour, the My World Tour, the remix albums My Worlds Acoustic and Never Say Never – The Remixes, and the 3D biopic-concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. Bieber released his second studio album Under the Mistletoe in November 2011, when it debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200. Bieber released his third studio album Believe on June 19, 2012, and it became his fourth chart topper in the United States, debuting at number-one on the Billboard 200.
Bieber has received numerous awards, including both Artist of the Year Awards at the 2010 American Music Awards and the 2012 American Music Awards, and was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. With a global fan base, termed as "Beliebers", and over 40 million followers on Twitter, he was named by Forbes magazine in 2012 as the third-most powerful celebrity in the world.
On the 25th of December 2013, Bieber's second concert film biopic, called Justin Bieber's Believe, was released. As a lead-up to the film, 10 songs were released every Monday for 10 consecutive weeks. The tracks were all featured on a digital collection album tilted Journals.
On the 13th of November 2015, Justin released "Purpose", his most personal album to date. The album received Billboard #1's with "Love Yourself", "Sorry" and "What Do You Mean?", also striking a "Top Package" award from Billboard Touring Awards for the Purpose World Tour.
Bieber released his fifth studio album, Changes on February 14, 2020. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned two multi platinum hit singles, “Yummy” and “Intentions (feat. Quavo)”.
In 2021, Bieber followed up Changes with his sixth studio album, Justice. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart along with the single “Peaches (feat. Daniel Ceasar and Giveon)” debuting at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Also in 2021, he was featured on The Kid Laroi’s hit song “STAY (with Justin Bieber), which was an international mega hit and is currently the most streamed song released in the 2020s decade so far.
Discography:
1. My World (2009)
2. My World 2.0 (2010)
3. Under the Mistletoe (2011)
4. Believe (2012)
5. Journals (2013)
6. Purpose (2015)
7. Changes (2020)
8. Justice (2021)
Down to Earth
Justin Bieber Lyrics
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I never thought that it'd be easy
'Cause we both so distant now
And the walls are closing in on us
And we're wondering how
No one has a solid answer
We're just walking in the dark
It just tears me apart
So we fight through the hurt
And we cry, and cry, and cry, and cry
Then we live and we learn
And we try, and try, and try, and try
So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth
Ooh, oh, oh, ooh
Mama, you were always somewhere
And Daddy I live outta town
So tell me how could I ever be normal some how
You tell me this is for the best
So tell me why am I in tears, whoa
So far away and now I just need you here
So we'll fight through the hurt
And we'll cry, and cry, and cry, and cry
Then we live and we learn
And we try, and try, and try, and try
So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth
Ooh, oh, ooh, oh, ooh
We felt so far away from where we used to be
And now we're standing, and where do we go
When there's no road to get to your heart?
Let's start over again
So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth
I never thought that it'd be easy
'Cause we both so distant now
And the walls are closing in on us
And we're wondering how
The lyrics of Justin Bieber's Down to Earth deals with the struggles of being in a long-distance relationship or not having a constant presence of parents in life. The opening lines of the song expresses how difficult the relationship has become by being distant from each other, with the walls closing in, and there is a lack of answers to bridge the gap. Justin reflects how heartbroken he is by the look on his face, which tears him apart. The song uses the struggles of a long-distance relationship to explore its challenges, with its associated hurt and crying, as well as the need for learning and trying. The chorus is an appeal to meet in the middle, with both parties taking responsibility and working to bridge the gap in their relationship.
The second verse focuses on the absence of parents, particularly that of Justin's mom - "Mama, you were always somewhere and Daddy I live outta town." Justin expresses his inability to be normal, even though he has been told it is for the best, hence the reason for his tears. The pre-chorus and the chorus repeat the idea of fighting through the hurt, learning, and trying again to meet in the middle on the way back down to earth. The bridge starts with the challenge of not knowing where to go because there is no road to navigate the distance in the relationship. The song concludes sadly by reflecting on how distant the couple has become.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh
An introductory musical expression.
I never thought that it'd be easy
I did not anticipate that it would be effortless.
'Cause we both so distant now
Due to our physical separation.
And the walls are closing in on us
Figuratively surrounded by boundary, limitations, or stress.
And we're wondering how
Curious about the solution or resolution.
No one has a solid answer
Nobody has a definite explanation or remedy.
We're just walking in the dark
Moving blindly or uncertainly without direction or illumination.
And you can see the look on my face
Evident or apparent based on my expression.
It just tears me apart
It emotionally devastates me.
So we fight through the hurt
Overcoming the injury or pain through conflict or struggle.
And we cry, and cry, and cry, and cry
Expressing sadness, distress or frustration profoundly and repeatedly.
Then we live and we learn
We gain knowledge, understanding, or experience through living.
And we try, and try, and try, and try
Repeatedly attempting to succeed despite difficulty or failure.
So it's up to you and it's up to me
Both of us are responsible for making the decision or solution.
That we meet in the middle
Compromising and finding a solution that benefits both parties.
On our way back down to earth
After experiencing difficulties, we are returning to a realistic perspective of life.
Down to earth, down to earth
Living a modest or realistic life.
Mama, you were always somewhere
Mother, you were frequently absent or occupied.
And Daddy I live outta town
Father, I live far away from you.
So tell me how could I ever be normal some how
How can I become regular, average, or unexceptional in any way?
You tell me this is for the best
You communicate that this is the most advantageous or desirable option.
So tell me why am I in tears, whoa
Then why am I crying miserably?
We felt so far away from where we used to be
We felt distant from where we are accustomed to be.
And now we're standing, and where do we go
Currently present and uncertain where to proceed.
When there's no road to get to your heart?
When there is no avenue to reach your emotions or desires?
Let's start over again
Restart from the beginning or start fresh.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mason Levy, Waynne Nugent, Kevin John Risto, Carlos Battey, Steven Battey, Justin Bieber
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Taylor
on Baby
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.....