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What Do You Mean? Lyrics

Justin first announced “What Do You Mean?” a month ahead of its release on Ryan Seacrest’s nationally-syndicated radio show. When asked about the song’s meaning, Justin referred to the indecision and veiled… Read More [Intro][Chorus]What do you mean? Oh, ohWhen you nod your head yes, but you wanna say noWhat do you mean? Hey, yeahWhen you don't want me to move, but you tell me to goWhat 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 heartDon'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]What do you mean? Oh, ohWhen you nod your head yes, but you wanna say noWhat do you mean? Hey, yeahWhen you don't want me to move, but you tell me to goWhat 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 mindWhat do you mean?See Justin Bieber LiveGet tickets as low as $834You might also like[Verse 2]You're overprotective when I'm leavin'Tryna compromise, but I can’t winYou 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 noWhat do you mean? (Oh, what do you mean?) Hey, yeahWhen you don't want me to move, but you tell me to goWhat 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 mindWhat do you mean? (Don't be so selfish, baby, yeah, yeah) Oh, ohWhen you nod your head yes, but you wanna say noWhat do you mean? (You're so confusin', baby) Hey, yeahWhen you don't want me to move (Hey), but you tell me to goWhat 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?84EmbedCancel

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Justin first announced “What Do You Mean?” a month ahead of its release on Ryan Seacrest’s nationally-syndicated radio show. When asked about the song’s meaning, Justin referred to the indecision and veiled sentiments he often heard when talking to women:

Girls are often flip-floppy. They say something, and then they mean something else. “What do you mean?“ … I don’t really know, that’s why I’m asking.

To build anticipation, Justin enlisted a series of celebrities to help count down and preview the song on Twitter. Nine days before the official release, Justin leaked the lyrics in “the coolest way ever” (according to MTV) by sending them in parts to his loyal fans (the Beliebers) via direct messages on Twitter.

The unique marketing worked. “What Do You Mean?” become the fastest song to reach number one on iTunes after its release, and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the 23rd song ever to accomplish the feat.

Surprisingly, this was Justin’s first number one hit.

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Ask a questionWhat was Kanye West's favorite song of 2015?Verified CommentaryKanye Westvia TwitterGenius Answer1 contributor

What do you mean by @JustinBieber was my favorite song of 2015

+72Does an official lyric video exist?Genius Answer2 contributors Justin Bieber performed “What Do You Mean?” at The Ellen Show in 2015.+16Is there a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the music video?Genius Answer1 contributor +9Who produced “What Do You Mean?” by Justin Bieber?When did Justin Bieber release “What Do You Mean?”?Who wrote “What Do You Mean?” by Justin Bieber?Purpose (Japan Edition) (2017)Justin Bieber

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2. 2. I’ll Show You
3. 3. What Do You Mean?
4. 4. Sorry
5. 5. Love Yourself
6. 6. Company
7. 7. No Pressure
8. 8. No Sense
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21. 22. Let Me Love You
22. 23. Deja Vu
23. 24. What Do You Mean? (Acoustic Version)

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