Where Are You Now?
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you
I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you
I need you the most

I gave you the key when the door wasn't open
Just admit it
See, I gave you faith, turned your doubt into hoping, can't deny it
Now I'm all alone and my joys turned to moping
Tell me here, where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now? (where are you now?)
Where are you now that I need ya?
Couldn't find you anywhere
When you broke down I didn't leave ya
I was by your side
So where are you now that I need ya?

Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?

I gave you attention when nobody else was payin', hm
I gave you the shirt off my back whatchu sayin'
To keep you warm
I showed you the game everybody else was playin', that's for sure
And I was on my knees when nobody else was prayin', oh Lord

Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, (Where are you now that I need ya?)
I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you
I need you the most

Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?

I need you the most




I need you the most
I need you the most

Overall Meaning

In this song, Justin Bieber is expressing his disappointment and loneliness after being let down by someone who he thought was close to him. He gave this person attention and helped them through a tough time, but when he needed them, they were nowhere to be found. The repetition of the line "Where are you now that I need ya?" emphasizes the desperation and frustration he feels. He gave this person a key to his heart when they were closed off, gave them faith when they had none, and was there for them when they were down. But now that he's the one who needs support, they are not there for him.


The use of contrasting imagery in the song is also noteworthy. Bieber talks about how he gave the person his shirt to keep them warm, but now he's the one left out in the cold. He was on his knees praying for this person when nobody else cared, but now he feels abandoned. This juxtaposition highlights the unfairness of the situation and adds to the emotional weight of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you the most
I am in great need of you, I am repeatedly expressing this need and emphasizing how urgently I require your help, support and presence.


I gave you the key when the door wasn't open Just admit it
I trusted you to enter my life when it was not easy for you to do so, and it's time for you to acknowledge and accept this fact.


See, I gave you faith, turned your doubt into hoping, can’t deny it
I provided you with confidence, belief and optimism which replaced your uncertainties and worries, and it's undeniable.


Now I'm all alone and my joys turned to moping Tell me here, where are you now that I need ya?
I am experiencing sadness and dejection because I am left on my own, and I am asking you directly where you are when I need your presence and help the most.


Where are you now? (where are you now?) Where are you now that I need ya? Couldn't find you anywhere When you broke down I didn't leave ya I was by your side So where are you now that I need ya?
I'm wondering where you are when I desperately require your support, because when you needed me, I was right there by your side, so why aren't you here now?


I gave you attention when nobody else was payin', hm I gave you the shirt off my back whatchu sayin' To keep you warm I showed you the game everybody else was playin', that's for sure And I was on my knees when nobody else was prayin', oh Lord
I provided you with care, affection and generosity when no one else was giving you any, and I also helped you understand the world around you when others weren't willing to, and I even prayed for you when nobody else was.


Where are you now that I need ya?
I am reiterating my plea for your assistance and presence during my difficult times.


I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, (Where are you now that I need ya?) I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you the most
I am emphasizing my dire need for you repeatedly, and especially when I am in my darkest moments.


I need you the most I need you the most I need you the most
Above all else, I need you by my side during my toughest times, more than ever before.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jason Boyd, Karl Brutus, Sonny Moore, Thomas Pentz, Justin Bieber, Jordan Ware, JASON P. D. BOYD, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, JORDAN MAILLARD WARE, KARL RUBIN BRUTUS

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