Bieber assembled an elite tier of producers and songwriters, including Andrew Watt, Skrillex, Louis Bell, and Jon Bellion. Together, they crafted a sonic palette that feels simultaneously nostalgic and contemporary:
A poignant pop-rock track exploring universal themes of loss and mourning, later becoming a massive hit.
When the album dropped, critics questioned the juxtaposition of civil rights speeches alongside glossy, radio-friendly love songs dedicated to a pop star's wife. To some, it felt performative or conceptually muddled.
Throughout the album, Bieber explores themes of: