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If Justin Bieber’s “Purpose” Was About College

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at URI chapter.

Bieber fever is spreading like wild fire and anyone who has listened to JB’s new album can tell you that most of his songs are inspired by either his love life and struggles in the spotlight *sigh*.  But what if these songs were really mused by the struggles of college?

1.  Mark My Words

It’s the beginning of the album and by album I mean semester and I am DETERMINED to absolutely slayyyyy.

“Give you all I got, in every way I will…”

2.  I’ll Show You

To those of you who doubt me, 4.0 comin’ right atchu

“This life’s not easy…”

3.  What Do You Mean

Professors:  The final exam will be cumulative

“Don’t want for us to win where do I start…”

4.  Sorry

This one goes out to my roommate, thanks for getting the puke out of my hair.

“Is it too late now to say sorry?”

5.  Love Yourself

SHOUT OUT TO THE F*#% BOYS.

“My mama don’t like yoo0o0ou”

6. Company

Because college and relationships don’t always mix well, sometimes it’s better to have a FWB.

“It ain’t about the complications, I’m all about the elavation”

7.  No Pressure

After procrastinating your two papers, one presentation and studying for that exam.

“Talking to my conscience, I made a few mistakes.  I did it to myself, I’m the only one to blame.”

8.  No Sense 

I think what he meant here was “Nonsense” as in cawledge pawties amirite???

“I mean that so literally, don’t nobody go harder than you”

9.  The Feeling

*When the alcohol hits*

“You give to me everything, anything that I could dream”

10.  Life Is Worth Living

Stay in and study for your exam or go to the Wednesday night bar with your friends?

“People make mistakes…life is worth living”

11. Where Are Ü Now

Calling your friends/roomies to come pick your drunk ass up from a party like…

“I gave you the key when the door wasn’t open, just admit it.”

12.  Children

Contrary to popular belief, I cannot and will not “adult” yet so can someone teach me what a 401k is?

“Who’s got the heart, who’s got it?”

13.  Purpose

The Most FAQ: What am I going to do with my life?

“Feeling like I’m breathing my last breath, feeling like I’m walking my last steps, look at all of these tears I’ve wept”

14.  Been You

Recalling last nights bar hook up with your roommates in the kitchen the next morning.

“Haunts me at night, the ghosts are alive, all of the memories…dwindle in my mind.”

15.  Get Used To It

That feeling of paralyzing fear of the future?

“I’m not going nowhere, I’m gunna be right here, yeah.”

16.  We Are

College kids. Broke, unemployed, creative as hell, full of potential and can work your technology better than you.

“So they can’t help but to come and hate on it.  They see what we are and they want it.”

17.  Trust

After spending hours pouring over Quizlets, all we can do is let Jesus take the wheel while we bubble in our scantron.

“Don’t let this effort go to waste, put our all in it…Let’s be honest with ourselves did we really come this far just to watch it go down the drain?”

18.  All In It

Your obvious answer when asked how much of your Bacardi should be put in the mixed drink

“Strong enough to make ya mood swing, ya know what I mean?”

URI Her Campus President, Campus Correspondent & Editor in Chief! Jersey Girl. Public Relations & Communication Studies double major. Class of 2O17. Usually at the beach, probably petting the closest dog.