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)
Overboard
Justin Bieber Lyrics
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So back and forth that's how it seems, whoa
And when I wanna talk you say to me
That if it's meant to be it will be, whoa oh no
So crazy in this thing we call love
And now that we've got it we just can't give up
I'm reaching out for you
Got me out here in the water, and I
I'm overboard, and I need your love
Pull me up, I can't swim on my own
It's too much, feel like I'm drowning without your love
So throw yourself out to me
My lifesaver (Lifesaver, oh lifesaver)
My lifesaver (Lifesaver, oh lifesaver) Whoa
Never understood you when you'd say, whoa
Wanted me to meet you halfway, whoa
Felt like I was doing my part
You kept thinking you were coming up short
It's funny how things change cause now I see oh whoa
So crazy in this thing we call love
And now that we've got it we just can't give up
I'm reaching out for ya
Got me out here in the water, and I
I'm overboard (overboard)
And I need your love
Pull me up (pull me up)
I can't swim on my own
It's too much (it's too much)
Feels like I'm drowning (oh)
Without your love
So throw yourself out to me, my lifesaver
Oh, it's supposed to be some give and take I know
But you're only taking and not giving anymore
So what do I do (so what do I do)
'Cause I still love you
(I still love you baby)
And you're the only one who can save me
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
I'm overboard
And I need your love
Pull me up (pull me up)
I can't swim on my own
It's too much (it's too much)
Feels like I'm drowning without your love
(I'm drowning baby, I'm drowning)
So throw yourself out to me (I can't swim)
My lifesaver
(Lifesaver, oh lifesaver)
My lifesaver
It's crazy crazy crazy (Lifesaver, oh lifesaver)
Lifesaver oh (Lifesaver, oh lifesaver)
My lifesaver (Lifesaver, oh lifesaver) Yeah
The lyrics of Justin Bieber's song Overboard express the intensity and desperation of love. The song starts by comparing the ups and downs of a relationship to being out at sea, where the back and forth of the waves make it difficult to keep balance. Bieber's partner seems to be rejecting communication by suggesting that if their love is meant to be it will come naturally, which leaves him feeling hopeless and lost.
The chorus reveals how much Bieber needs his partner's love, comparing himself to a person overboard, unable to swim without help. He desperately calls out to his partner to be his "lifesaver." In the bridge, he acknowledges that a relationship is supposed to be about give and take, but his partner is only "taking" and not "giving" anymore. Nonetheless, Bieber still loves them and feels they're the only one who can save him.
The song expresses a relatable experience of being lost in love and needing someone to pull us out of the deep sea of emotions we find ourselves in. It's a universal theme that speaks to anyone who has ever felt the intensity of love and its accompanying pain.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels like we've been out at sea, whoa
Our relationship has been a rocky journey full of ups and downs.
So back and forth that's how it seems, whoa
Our relationship has had its fair share of disagreements and arguments.
And when I wanna talk you say to me That if it's meant to be it will be, whoa oh no
You don't want to discuss our issues and just believe that fate will steer us in the right direction.
So crazy in this thing we call love
Our love is intense and sometimes overwhelming.
And now that we've got it we just can't give up
We've invested so much into our relationship that it would be difficult to let it go.
I'm reaching out for you
I need your support and love to help me stay afloat.
Got me out here in the water, and I
I feel lost and alone in our relationship.
I'm overboard, and I need your love
I'm overwhelmed with emotions and need your help to feel grounded.
Pull me up, I can't swim on my own
I'm struggling to navigate our relationship without your guidance and support.
It's too much, feel like I'm drowning without your love
I feel like I'm slowly sinking without your love and attention.
So throw yourself out to me
I need you to take a chance on me and our relationship.
My lifesaver (Lifesaver, oh lifesaver)
I'm relying on you to save me from drowning in my emotions.
Never understood you when you'd say, whoa
I didn't always comprehend your perspective when we talked.
Wanted me to meet you halfway, whoa
You wanted us to find a middle ground in our relationship.
Felt like I was doing my part
I felt like I was contributing to our relationship in a meaningful way.
You kept thinking you were coming up short
You felt like you weren't doing enough to satisfy our relationship.
It's funny how things change cause now I see oh whoa
I have a better understanding of our relationship now than I did before.
Oh, it's supposed to be some give and take I know
Relationships should involve compromise and cooperation on both sides.
But you're only taking and not giving anymore
I feel like you're no longer putting in an equal amount of effort towards our relationship.
So what do I do (so what do I do)
I'm unsure of what next steps to take to salvage our relationship.
Cause I still love you (I still love you baby)
Despite our issues, I still care deeply for you.
And you're the only one who can save me
I need your love and support to help me overcome our relationship challenges.
Lifesaver oh (Lifesaver, oh lifesaver)
I need you to be my guide and support in our relationship.
My lifesaver (Lifesaver, oh lifesaver) Yeah
Your love is an essential and invaluable component of my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Risto, Waynne Nugent, Taurian Adonis Shropshire, Dapo Torimiro, 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.....