Another album release, another whirlwind of fan speculation, this time surrounding Selena Gomez’s latest project. Following the release of her fourth studio album, I Said I Love You First, fans have been eagerly dissecting the lyrics, searching for hints about past relationships.
Released in collaboration with her fiancé, Benny Blanco, the album has sparked speculation that some tracks might reference her ex, Justin Bieber. As always, fans are diving deep into the songs, trying to decode any hidden messages.
Selena Gomez’s new album sparks speculation if the lyrics are about Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were once the ultimate sweetheart couple. However, while their relationship fell apart, their past continues to be a topic of discussion, both personally and professionally.
However, it’s not just one song that fans believe references Bieber, but several, including You Said You Were Sorry, How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten, Younger and Hotter Than Me, and Don’t Wanna Cry.
As Gomez released her new album, I Said I Love You First, speculation has once again erupted over whether some of the lyrics are directed at the Peaches singer.
selena gomez dropping an entire album shading justin bieber is exactly what i‘d do if i was a singer
— m. (@mvsaaan) March 21, 2025
Fans have been analyzing the lyrics closely, pointing out how the songs seem to address, and possibly take subtle jabs at, a former love, likely the Yummy singer.
Fans decode lyrics in Selena Gomez’s songs they believe are about Justin Bieber
One of the most talked-about tracks from Selena Gomez’s new album, I Said I Love You First, is the ninth song, How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten, which many believe could be about Justin Bieber.
The lyrics, “You’re so embarrassing / Go cry when no one’s watchin’ / I can’t imagine it / How does it feel to be forgotten,” convey a sharp sense of dismissal, seemingly directed at an ex, laced with unapologetic closure and a touch of pity.
But the speculation doesn’t stop there. Another track, You Said You Were Sorry, is also believed to reference Bieber. As noted by E! News, the song portrays Gomez dreaming of an ex apologizing for past pain.
The lyrics read,
But I had a dream / You said you were sorry, said you were sorry / Sorry for everything / That you put on me, that you put on me/ Our eyes were balling rain/ We finally both forgave ya/ I had a dream, that’s all it was/ Yeah, that was enough for me.
Further fueling the conversation, Don’t Wanna Cry appears to allude to her tumultuous, years-long on-and-off relationship with Bieber. The lyrics, “Left the door wide open for the whole wide world to see you / Then you kiss her right in front of me like I’m not even there,” suggest a painful public heartbreak.
Another song, Younger and Hotter Than Me, has also drawn attention, with fans speculating that it references Bieber’s marriage to Hailey Bieber. However, Gomez has since clarified what the song means to her.
Selena Gomez has already clarified the speculation
The Only Murders in the Building star appeared to have anticipated the speculation and fans drawing connections between her songs and events from her life. However, she has clarified that the tracks are not necessarily about what people might assume.
In an interview with Spotify ahead of the release of I Said I Love You First, the actress said,
I think anytime I release anything the interpretation is going to be up to the audience. However, I would like to say most of this album has nothing to do with what everyone may go to.
She further emphasized that it was important for her to note this, as the album reflects her personal growth and the new relationships and friendships she has built over the years.
Additionally, she has also explained that the song Younger and Hotter than Me is about her experiences in the industry.
“Younger and Hotter is a song that felt very appropriate to me being in the industry and always knowing there’s something shinier or better out there that people want,” Gomez told Interview Magazine, adding that she wished she had been kinder to herself and more confident in her abilities.
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