What Do You Mean?

Justin Bieber

About What Do You Mean?

"What Do You Mean?" is a song recorded by Justin Bieber for his fourth studio album Purpose (2015). The song was released on August 28, 2015, as the album's lead single by Def Jam. The song was produced by MdL and co-produced by Justin. It was featured in several year-end lists of best songs of 2015. Commercially, the song topped the charts in several countries, including Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Norway. In Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, "What Do You Mean?" was Bieber's first number-one single. The song's music video features Bieber in bed with a young woman and getting kidnapped by masked men, as well as an appearance from actor John Leguizamo. 


Year:
2015
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What do you mean, ooh
When you nod your head yes

But you wanna say no
What do you mean, hey
When you don’t want me to move
But you tell me to go
What do you mean
Oh, what do you mean
Said we’re running out of time
What do you mean
Oh oh oh what do you mean
Better make up your mind
What do you mean

You’re so indecisive of what I’m saying
Trying to catch the beat, make up your heart
Don't know if you're happy, or complaining

Don’t want for us to end where do I start
First you wanna go to the left and you want to turn right
Wanna argue all day, making love all night

First you up and you’re down and then between

Oh I really want to know
What do you mean, ooh

When you nod your head yes
But you wanna say no
What do you mean, hey
When you don't want me to move
But you tell me to go
What do you mean
Oh, what do you mean
Said we’re running out of time
What do you mean
Oh oh oh, what do you mean
Better make up your mind
What do you mean
You’re overprotective when I’m leaving
Trying to compromise but I can’t win
You wanna make a point but you keep preaching
You had me from the start won’t let this end
First you wanna go to the left then you want to turn right
Wanna argue all day make love all night
First you up and you’re down then you're between
Oh I really want to know
What do you mean, ooh
When you nod your head yes
But you wanna say no
What do you mean (oh what do you mean) hey
When you don’t want me to move
But you tell me to go
What do you mean
I wanna know
Oh what do you mean
(Ooh)
Said you’re running out of time
What do you mean (ah baby)
Oh oh oh what do you mean

Better make up your mind
What do you mean, ooh
When you nod your head yes, but you wanna say no
What do you mean (you're so confusing baby)
Hey, when you don't want me to move
But you tell me to go
What do you mean
Oh, what do you mean
Said we're running out of time
What do you mean
Oh oh oh what do you mean
Better make up your mind
What do you mean

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Written by: Justin Drew Bieber, Mason David Levy, Robert Jason Boyd

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"What Do You Mean?" was released on August 28, 2015.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, making Justin Bieber the youngest male artist to debut at No. 1.
Album Inclusion
The song is a part of Justin Bieber's fourth studio album titled "Purpose."
Critical Reception
"What Do You Mean?" received positive reviews from music critics emphasizing its mature sound and Bieber's evolved vocal style.
Collaborators
The song was produced by Justin Bieber and MdL, with additional production from Skrillex.
Videos
The music video for the song, directed by Brad Furman and starring John Leguizamo and Justin Bieber, premiered on VEVO the same day as the song release.
Awards and Nominations
"What Do You Mean?" earned Bieber Best Dance Recording nomination at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
Songwriting
Bieber co-wrote the song with Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd and Mason Levy (MdL).
Song Theme
Lyrically, "What Do You Mean?" expresses Bieber's frustration with mixed signals in relationships.
Record Breaking Track
At its release, "What Do You Mean?" broke the Spotify record for most streams in a week, tallying over 21 million streams in just five days.
Global Reach
The song also achieved success internationally, hitting No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and making top 10 in many other countries.
Notable Live Performances
Bieber first performed "What Do You Mean?" live at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.

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