Justin Bieber’s ‘Lonely’ Lyrics Are About the ‘Price’ He Paid For ‘Fame at an Early Age’
Beliebers will want to grab the tissues for this one. Justin Bieber’s “Lonely” lyrics are about the “price” he paid for “money and fame at an early age.”
Justin Bieber Releases New Single
The “Holy” singer released his latest single, which features benny blanco, and its music video on Friday, October 16. The music video stars Room actor Jacob Tremblay as a young, teenage Bieber who has conflicted feelings about his fast success.
Bieber Confirms Song’s Meaning
In an Instagram post after the song’s release, Bieber confirmed that the song is about him. He expressed how difficult it was to listen to the song at first, considering the tough chapters he had to go through. However, he recognized the importance of telling this story and expressing vulnerability.
He also praised Jacob Tremblay’s performance in the music video, mentioning how emotional it was to see Tremblay portray him from an outsider’s perspective.
Lyrics Reflecting Personal Experiences
Reading the lyrics, it’s clear that Bieber channeled his own personal feelings about his fame into the track. He sings, “