What Do You Mean?
Justin Bieber
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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.
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Chart PerformanceUpon 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.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of Justin Bieber's fourth studio album titled "Purpose."
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Critical Reception"What Do You Mean?" received positive reviews from music critics emphasizing its mature sound and Bieber's evolved vocal style.
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CollaboratorsThe song was produced by Justin Bieber and MdL, with additional production from Skrillex.
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VideosThe 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.
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Awards and Nominations"What Do You Mean?" earned Bieber Best Dance Recording nomination at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
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SongwritingBieber co-wrote the song with Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd and Mason Levy (MdL).
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Song ThemeLyrically, "What Do You Mean?" expresses Bieber's frustration with mixed signals in relationships.
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Record Breaking TrackAt 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.
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Global ReachThe song also achieved success internationally, hitting No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and making top 10 in many other countries.
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Notable Live PerformancesBieber first performed "What Do You Mean?" live at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
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