Love Yourself Lyrics – Justin Bieber Meaning & Facts By (Singles). You Can Watch This Video On YouTube While The Lyrics Are Written By benny blanco, Justin Bieber & Ed Sheeran. The Music Track Was Released Date :Nov. 13, 2015.
[Verse 1]
For all the times that you rained on my parade
And all the clubs you get in using my name
You think you broke my heart, oh girl, for goodness’ sake
You think I’m cryin’ on my own, well, I ain’t
[Explanation of Verse 1]
The singer addresses someone who has been negative and hurtful in the past. They mention times when the person undermined their happiness and used the singer’s name to gain entry into clubs. The songster dismisses the idea that they’re weeping and claims not to be crying over the split.
[Refrain]
And I didn’t wanna write a song
‘Cause I didn’t want anyone thinking I still care
I don’t, but you still hit my phone up
And baby, I’ll be movin’ on
And I think you should be somethin’ I don’t wanna hold back
Maybe you should know that
[Explanation of Refrain]
The chorus emphasizes the songster’s decision not to dwell on the history. They didn’t want to write a song about the failed relationship, as they want to move on. However, the ex still tries to contact the singer.
[Pre-Chorus]
My mama don’t like you and she likes everyone
And I never like to admit that I was wrong
And I’ve been so caught up in my job, didn’t see what’s going on
But now I know, I’m better sleeping on my own
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus mentions the disapproval of the singer’s mother towards the ex, highlighting that she usually likes everyone. The songster admits to being too caught up in their job and not seeing the problems in the relationship. Despite this, the realization hits that they are better off alone.
[Chorus]
‘Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I’m still holdin’ on to somethin’
You should go and love yourself
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus delivers the central message: if the ex is so enamored with their own appearance, they should learn to love themselves. The songster advises the partner to let go of any stopgap that the songster is holding onto the history.
[Verse 2]
But when you told me that you hated my friends
The only problem was with you and not them
And every time you told me my opinion was wrong
And tried to make me forget where I came from
[Explanation of Verse 2]
The second verse recounts specific instances where the ex was critical and caused issues, like disliking the singer’s friends and trying to invalidate their opinions.
[Refrain]
And I didn’t wanna write a song
‘Cause I didn’t want anyone thinking I still care
I don’t, but you still hit my phone up
And baby, I’ll be movin’ on
And I think you should be somethin’ I don’t wanna hold back
Maybe you should know that
[Explanation of Refrain]
Repeating the refrain, the singer reinforces the idea that they are ready to move on, even though the ex keeps trying to reconnect.
[Pre-Chorus]
My mama don’t like you and she likes everyone
And I never like to admit that I was wrong
And I’ve been so caught up in my job, didn’t see what’s going on
But now I know, I’m better sleeping on my own
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus mentions the disapproval of the singer’s mother towards the ex, highlighting that she usually likes everyone. The songster admits to being too caught up in their job and not seeing the problems in the relationship. Despite this, the realization hits that they are better off alone.
[Chorus]
‘Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I’m still holdin’ on to somethin’
You should go and love yourself
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus delivers the central message: if the ex is so enamored with their own appearance, they should learn to love themselves. The songster advises the partner to let go of any stopgap that the songster is holding onto the history.
[Bridge]
For all the times that you made me feel small
I fell in love, now I feel nothin’ at all
I never felt so low and I was vulnerable
Was I a fool to let you break down my walls?
[Explanation of Bridge]
The ground reflects on the emotional risk of the relationship, mentioning passions of smallness, vulnerability, and a sense of being wisecracked. Despite these challenges, the songster expresses a newfound emotional detachment and a lack of feeling.
[Chorus]
‘Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I’m still holdin’ on to somethin’
You should go and love yourself
‘Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I’m still holdin’ on to somethin’
You should go and love yourself
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus repeats, with the singer advising the ex to love themselves instead of holding onto any lingering attachment to the past.