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)
Lonely
Justin Bieber Lyrics
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But somethin' 'bout it still feels strange
Like lookin' in a mirror, tryna steady yourself
And seein' somebody else
And everything is not the same now
It feels like all our lives have changed
Maybe when I'm older, it'll all calm down
But it's killin' me now
What if you had it all
But nobody to call?
Maybe then, you'd know me
'Cause I've had everything
But no one's listening
And that's just fuckin' lonely
I'm so lonely
Lonely
Everybody knows my past now
Like my house was always made of glass
And maybe that's the price you pay
For the money and fame at an early age
And everybody saw me sick
And it felt like no one gave a shit
They criticized the things I did
As an idiot kid
What if you had it all
But nobody to call?
Maybe then, you'd know me
'Cause I've had everything
But no one's listening
And that's just fuckin' lonely
I'm so lonely
Lonely
I'm so lonely
Lonely
The lyrics of Justin Bieber's song 'Lonely' talks about the all-consuming feeling of loneliness amidst the fame, money, and success. Despite achieving everything, the singer still feels lonely and misunderstood. He starts by saying that everyone knows his name now, but still, something feels off and different to him. He compares the feeling to looking at himself in the mirror and not recognizing the person he sees. The fame and success brought a lot of changes to his life, but it also made him feel lost and alone. He hopes that things will calm down when he gets older, but it's killing him at the moment.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes the theme of loneliness, where Bieber talks about having it all - fame, money, and success - but still feels lonely when there is nobody to call. He contrasts his present situation with a hypothetical one where he has everything, but nobody knows him. The lyrics highlight the paradoxical nature of fame, where you can be surrounded by people all the time, yet feel utterly alone.
The second verse of the song talks about Bieber's past and how living in the public eye has made him vulnerable to criticism and scrutiny. He says that living in a glass house comes at a price, and he's paid that price by putting up with the constant judgment and scrutiny. The line "And everybody saw me sick," refers to the time when Bieber was at the peak of his success, but also struggling with drug addiction and health issues. Despite this, he felt like nobody cared, and people only criticized him for being an "idiot kid."
Overall, the lyrics of 'Lonely' convey the emotional toll that fame and success can take on an individual, highlighting how even the most successful people can still feel lonely and misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows my name now
Despite what people might think, everyone is well aware of who I am now
But somethin' 'bout it still feels strange
However, there is an indescribable feeling inside me that isn't quite right
Like lookin' in a mirror, tryna steady yourself
It's like trying to look at your own reflection, while trying to stay composed and calm
And seein' somebody else
But when you look in the mirror, you see someone else staring back at you
And everything is not the same now
Things are not how they used to be in the past
It feels like all our lives have changed
It seems like not just mine, but others too, have experienced a significant shift in their lives
Maybe when I'm older, it'll all calm down
Perhaps as I age, the chaos and commotion around me will eventually subside
But it's killin' me now
But for now, it's causing a great deal of mental strain and agony
What if you had it all
Can you imagine possessing everything you could ever desire in life
But nobody to call?
Only to realize that you have no one to share it with or to confide in
Maybe then, you'd know me
Perhaps, in that scenario, people would be able to understand what I'm going through
'Cause I've had everything
I've earned everything that I have now
But no one's listening
However, no one seems to be paying attention to my struggles and hardships
And that's just fuckin' lonely
Which makes my situation incredibly and utterly lonely
I'm so lonely
I feel completely alone and isolated
Lonely
Loneliness is a significant problem in my life
Everybody knows my past now
My personal history and life story have become open knowledge to everyone
Like my house was always made of glass
It's as though my life is on constant display, with people being able to see every little detail
And maybe that's the price you pay
Perhaps this is the consequence of attaining fame and success at a young age
For the money and fame at an early age
Being showered with wealth and popularity before being emotionally mature enough to handle it all
And everybody saw me sick
Everyone was able to witness me during my most vulnerable and helpless state
And it felt like no one gave a shit
It seemed like no one cared about my struggles, which only worsened my feelings of loneliness
They criticized the things I did
People were quick to judge every move and decision I made
As an idiot kid
As an inexperienced and naïve youngster
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Joseph Levin, Finneas Baird O'Connell, Justin Drew Bieber
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chelzyacaylar6583
Everybody knows my name now
But somethin' 'bout it still feels strange
Like lookin' in a mirror, tryna steady yourself
And seein' somebody else
And everything is not the same now
It feels like all our lives have changed
Maybe when I'm older, it'll all calm down
But it's killin' me now
What if you had it all
But nobody to call?
Maybe then you'd know me
'Cause I've had everything
But no one's listening
And that's just lonely
I'm so lonely
Lonely
Everybody knows my past now
Like my house was always made of glass
And maybe that's the price you pay
For the money and fame at an early age
And everybody saw me sick
And it felt like no one gave
They criticized the things I did as an idiot kid
What if you had it all
But nobody to call?
Maybe then you'd know me
'Cause I've had everything
But no one's listening
And that's just lonely
I'm so lonely
Lonely
I'm so lonely
Lonely
@ZaziNombies
Heartbreaking to become a spectator to your own life. A loss of control, a feeling of powerlessness and an unwelcome relegation to the backseat and out of the driver's seat of your own journey.
Thank you for sharing this incredible creation. Hope you find peace
@Enexello
Take a min to view my work. Hope you like it
@emiwaybantai.5.6mviews30
https://youtu.be/WJyFA7f8-zI
Its new version Song
Justin Bieber & benny blanco - Lonely Remix 12
@newsreal8093
OMG JUSTIN BIRBER HAVE CORONAVIRUS
https://youtu.be/vFqZJrhkRdI
@fvnt0miix953
Please don't be fooled. If he really wanted a quiet life out of the media's eye, he could just hide away like many celebrities, it is doable. Why wasn't the Harry Potter cast (who hit fame younger than him) hated by the world? Because they didn't behave like brats and their parents educated them. Like Daniel Radcliffe said "I don’t have Twitter and I don’t have Facebook, and I think that makes things a lot easier because if you go on Twitter and tell everybody what you’re doing moment to moment and then claim you want a private life, then no one is going to take that request seriously.”
So yea, I don't pity celebrities like Bieber who show off their private life to get people's attention, but then cry about their loss of privacy. They chose fame and $$ instead of privacy. It is a conscious decision that they made.
@mundorealtv9227
https://youtu.be/N-Bx2Vs6xec cien fuegos
@thomasreichard3240
Yeah this song definitely should have won a Grammy. Mellow beat, beautiful voice, smooth flow, relatable lyrics, and a powerful video... checked every box for me.
@Mariyamzeesha
Yeah
@lorenbaker479
I don't really understand how this song did not win a Grammy. It's literally a masterpiece.
@AnzzCheatedOnMarkWithHaechan
Grammy are so rigged and all about politics wdgaf about it