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Top “What Do You Mean” Lyrics by Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and pop sensation from Stratford, Ontario. He rose to fame at a young age with his debut album.

Over the years, he has grown as an artist, gaining a massive global following and solidifying his place as one of the most influential pop stars of the 21st century.

About the Song

“What Do You Mean?” was praised for its mature sound and was one of the defining tracks of Bieber’s musical comeback.

Its catchy chorus and smooth production contributed to its commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries.

Detail	Information
Released	August 28, 2015
Album	Purpose
Writers	Justin Bieber, MdL, and Pooh Bear
Producers	Justin Bieber and MdL

“What Do You Mean” Lyrics by Justin Bieber

Intro

Chorus

What do you mean? Oh, oh
When you nod your head yes, but you wanna say no
What do you mean? Hey, yeah
When you don’t want me to move, but you tell me to go
What do you mean? Oh, what do you mean?
Said you’re runnin’ outta time, what do you mean?
Oh, oh, oh, what do you mean?
Better make up your mind, what do you mean?

Verse 1

You’re so indecisive of what I’m sayin’
Tryna catch the beat, make up your heart
Don’t know if you’re happy or complainin’
Don’t want for us to end, where do I start?

[Pre-Chorus]

First you wanna go to the left, then you wanna turn right (Right)
Wanna argue all day, makin’ love all night (All night)
First you’re up, then you’re down, and then between (‘Tween)
Oh, I really wanna know

Chorus

Verse 2

You’re overprotective when I’m leavin’
Tryna compromise, but I can’t win
You wanna make a point, but you keep preachin’
You had me from the start, won’t let this end

Pre-Chorus

First you wanna go to the left, then you wanna turn right
(Turn right)
Wanna argue all day, makin’ love all night (All night)
First you’re up, then you’re down, and then between (‘Tween)
Oh, I really wanna know

Chorus

What do you mean? Oh, oh (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
When you nod your head yes, but you wanna say no
What do you mean? (Oh, what do you mean?) Hey, yeah
When you don’t want me to move, but you tell me to go
What do you mean? (I wanna know, ooh)
Oh, what do you mean? (Ooh)
Said you’re runnin’ outta time, what do you mean? (Oh, baby)
Oh, oh, oh, what do you mean? Better make up your mind
What do you mean? (Don’t be so selfish, baby, yeah, yeah) Oh, oh
When you nod your head yes, but you wanna say no
What do you mean? (You’re so confusin’, baby) Hey, yeah
When you don’t want me to move (Hey), but you tell me to go
What do you mean? (Be more straightforward)
Oh, what do you mean? (Hey, ah, ah, ah)
Said you’re runnin’ outta time, what do you mean? (Hey, ah, ah, ah)
Oh, oh, oh, what do you mean?
Better make up your mind, what do you mean?

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“Sorry”: From the album Purpose, this song features a tropical house beat and deals with themes of apology and reconciliation, much like “What Do You Mean?”
“Where Are U Now”: A collaboration with Jack Ü (Skrillex and Diplo), this track blends electronic elements with pop and has a similar emotional tone focused on longing and confusion.
“Love Yourself”: While more stripped-down, this song from Purpose shares the introspective and relationship-based themes found in “What Do You Mean?” and has a catchy, memorable melody.
“Boyfriend”: A pop track with R&B influences, “Boyfriend” explores themes of romantic desire and connection, similar to the relationship focus of “What Do You Mean?”
“Company”: From Purpose, this track features a laid-back, upbeat vibe with a catchy melody, focusing on enjoying the present moment in a relationship.