Decoding The LyricsA Complete Breakdown Of Justin Bieber’s New Album ‘Changes’

“All Around Me”

Justin opened his latest album with a super meaningful track about his wife Hailey. It was clear from the first listen that their love played a major part throughout the entire record.

“Never thought I could ever be loyal /  To someone other than myself / I never thought I could ever be a spoiler / Guess anything is possible with your help / Anything’s possible since you made my heart melt / Gave me the best hand that I’d ever been dealt,” he sang.

This track seemed to be about how falling in love has changed Justin’s life for the better and made him able to commit and be loyal.

“Habitual”

Another song about Hailey, Justin previously told his fans during episode three of his Seasons docuseries that this was his favorite track on the album.

He sang about his love for Hailey being “habitual,” meaning that he wanted it “not for a moment, but forever.” At one moment in the second verse, Justin recounted how they never became romantic until they “had a reason,” but now there’s no end to their love.

“Come Around Me”

On this track, Justin sang about how much love and adoration Hailey showed him every time she “came around” him, even if they were together.

“Treat me like you miss me / Even though you’ve been with me / When you come around me / Do me like you miss me / Even though you’ve been with me,” the lyrics read.

“Intentions”

Released a week before his album dropped, “Intentions” featured rapper Quavo and took the world by storm with its meaningful music video. Arguably one of the strongest songs on the record, this track was also about Hailey.

With lyrics like, “Picture perfect, you don’t need no filter / Gorgeous, make ’em drop dead, you a killer / Shower you with all my attention / Yeah, these are my only intentions,” expressed how deeply he cares for his wife.

“Yummy”

The first song released off the album, “Yummy” introduced fans into Justin’s new musical era. Immediately after it was released, fans speculated that it was a tribute to his wife, Hailey. Based on the lyrics, he seemed completely in love and most definitely has stayed faithful to her.

“Ain’t on the side, you’re number one / Yeah, every time I come around, you get it done,” the lyrics read.

At one point in the song, he told listeners that’s so happy to be with Hailey before continuously calling her “yummy” throughout the track.

“Hop in the Lambo’, I’m on my way / Drew House slippers on with a smile on my face / I’m elated that you are my lady,” he sang about his wife.

“Available”

A departure from the rest of the album, this track seemed somber and less upbeat compared to the others. It showed a different side of Justin. Fans seemed to think that, according to the lyrics, it told the story of Justin and Hailey before they were married.

“Don’t mean to sound desperate / But you made it like this / Say I’m number one on your to-do list,” the lyrics read.

Some have said that this was his mindset after the couple broke up in 2014, before they got back together in 2018.

“Forever”

The second collaboration on the album, “Forever” featured both Post Malone and Clever. Justin gave fans another look into his relationship with this track. The singer revealed that he never saw himself settling down and getting married, but that all changed with Hailey.

“You still intimidate me, keep me up on my toes now / Better man, what you made me, made me aware of what I was missin’ / Been missin’ the way you give me envision, babe / Never thought I’d settle down, I cannot lie to myself / I was busy focusin’ on bein’ by myself,” the lyrics read.

“Running Over”

This track featured rapper Lil Dicky and seemed to be about the first time Justin realized he wanted to be with Hailey. On the song, Justin sang about how his now wife was “runnin’ over” him with her love before he decided to turn it into “something.”

“Take It Out On Me”

Previously, Justin and Hailey opened up about their marriage and revealed that it was “hard.” This song seemed to be a reflection of the difficult times that they’ve went through together. He got real about how his wife will sometimes have bad days and he has to act as her support system.

“You can take it out on me / I’ll be your punching bag, hit me with all of your might / And get it all out ’til you feel light,” the lyrics read.

“Second Emotion”

With Travis Scott featured on this track, “Second Emotion” became an immediate hit with fans. This upbeat song didn’t entirely seem to be about Hailey, but it still featured lyrics about a relationship.

Justin sang “taking my chance” with a girl the first time he saw them. Fans speculated that this wasn’t about his wife because the two didn’t meet and fall in love instantly, it was a friendship that turned into a relationship.

“Get Me”

When Justin announced the release date and name of his album, the singer dropped his song as the second single. The track featured Kehlani and quickly became a fan favorite. Another ode to his wife, Justin and Kehlani sang about having a special connection in his relationship.

“E.T.A.”

Just like many other songs on Changes this song seemed to break down a time in Justin’s relationship before he was married to Hailey. He seemed to be singing about a point in time where the two didn’t live together and Justin wanted to know how long until she arrived in his life.

“Out the window, got me looking out the street / What’s your E.T.A.? / Distance only made us grow fonder / Of one another / Be honest, what’s your E.T.A.?” the lyrics read.

“Changes”

The album’s title track brought an entirely different tone to the record. On this meaningful song, Justin seemed to be singing about his mental health and lifestyle “changes.” He sang about just wanting to be “the best of” himself so that he would be able to be “the best” for his wife.

“Confirmation”

A sweet ballad, this track seemed to be a message to Hailey about having patience in their relationship despite what outside forces said about them.

“Take a moment to cherish this space / So quick to move forward, no pressure,” the lyrics read.

Some fans have speculated that he was singing about the “pressures” that came from people who wanted them to have a “real” wedding ceremony and, now, a baby.

“That’s What Love Is”

This track was also about Hailey. Justin sang about how much he love the pair had for each other right from the start. He even laid some of the lessons that she has taught him during their time together.

“Enough of your greatness / You teach me patience / Like the best of our worlds collide / Never understood what it meant / It meant to submit to love,” the lyrics read.

Justin also called his wife a “blessing” in his life.

“At Least For Now”

The last song on the album showcased Justin’s epic vocal ability. According to the lyrics, “At Least For Now” showed the singer finally happy and content with his life. The line “one finger at a time, I turn the pages,” showed that while making this track, he was looking into the future for what comes next.