First things first. I am NOT a Belieber. I never was... but after listening to the acoustic version of this song, I cannot say "I never will".
I did say in my other blog that my New Year's resolution is to "venture out" into other genres of music and listen to other artists. As much as I love The 1975, Imagine Dragons, Alessia Cara, One OK Rock, Taylor Swift and Bangtan Boys (방탄소년단), I cannot just listen to them all the time. I cannot keep on listening to the same artists and same sounds every year. I mean, I want to and I definitely can, but I shouldn't. I need to explore the world of music and give other artists a chance.
Moving on... I did give Justin Bieber a "chance" before. I remember accidentally listening to an acoustic cover of "As Long As You Love Me" on YouTube a few years back and totally LOVING the song, without knowing that it was a Justin Bieber original. His collaboration with Chris Brown, "Next To You" is still on my "Dance-able Jam" playlist. Other than that, I never really paid too much attention on this Canadian pop star's music. Mainly because I thought he was all "looks" and "dance skills". I was not a Belieber in his "vocal" skills. That sounded a bit judgy. Haha. What I meant was, I am in no position to judge his vocal quality (coz I can't sing to save my life), BUT there are other artists out there with MUCH better and even more incredible vocal skills.
So... when Bieber performed "What Do You Mean?" for the first time (I think it was at the VMAs last year), I saw it and I thought the song was quite catchy. But it wasn't LSS-worthy for me despite his incredible performance then. A few weeks ago, though, I was in a cab and suddenly the beautiful, head-bobbing sound of the acoustic guitar started playing on the radio. It was followed by a soft and mellow voice, which was so pure and clear, it almost sounded like the guy was whispering the words right next to me. I knew the song sounded so familiar but at that time I couldn't put my finger to it. It was a long day for me, but that song - especially the lyrics - just made me smile for no reason. I found myself tapping my feet along to it and wishing it won't end.
Let's talk about the VOICE. I have no words to explain it. I was just completely blown-away and I had to pinch myself to make sure that I was awake and not dreaming when the radio DJ said afterwards that it was the acoustic version of Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?"
Yes. A Justin Bieber song just made me smile and took all my worries, stress and pain away. I am taking back everything I've ever said about this guy. He CAN sing. His voice might not have been that "well-developed" during his "Baby" days, but now... he's got that angelic and soothing voice that would calm you down and put you to sleep with ease. He definitely came a long way to get to where he is right now. I'm happy for him. Really.
And can I just say that the lyrics of this song is so damn perfect?! I'm a woman too, but I definitely have no idea what I mean by the words that I say and the things that I do sometimes. LOL. I understand how confusing a woman's words and actions are for men. I bet there are some non-Belieber guys out there who would want to give Justin a high five for making a song about something that goes through their heads every single day.
So what do women, like me, really mean?
I have no idea. I can't even express myself eloquently most of the time. Haha!
What I know for sure is, if Justin Bieber keeps on writing songs like this, then I might just turn into a Belieber. *wink wink*
