Prior to “What Do You Mean?” Bieber’s biggest hits—“Baby,” “One Time,” “Somebody to Love”—were anchored in youthful exuberance. This single, however, signaled his entry into the “Mellow Mouth” era (the Purpose album), where lyrical maturity and genre‑blending became his hallmark.

Here are the lyrics to "As Long as You Love Me" (also known as "What Do You Mean") is actually a different song, released in 2015.

“What Do You Mean?” stands as a lyrical crossroads where pop polish meets genuine emotional inquiry. By repeatedly asking a simple question, Justin Bieber captures the complexity of modern romance—where texting, ghosting, and “situationships” make clarity a rare commodity. The song’s structural repetition, conversational diction, and complementary production turn an ordinary inquiry into an anthemic expression of vulnerability. In doing so, Bieber not only redefined his own artistic identity but also contributed a memorable blueprint for pop songs that dare to ask the uncomfortable questions we all whisper to ourselves in the dark.

What do you mean? When you nod your head yes, but you wanna say no What do you mean? When you nod your head yes, but you wanna say no