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
Look at all the promises that I've kept
I put my all into your hands
Here's my soul to keep
I let you in with all that I can
You're not hard to reach
And you bless me with the best gift
That I've ever known
You give me purpose
Yeah, you've given me purpose
Thinking my journey's come to an end
Sending out a farewell to my friends, for inner peace
Ask you to forgive me for my sins, oh would you please?
I'm more than grateful for the time we spent, my spirit's at ease
I put my heart into your hands
Learn the lessons you teach
No matter when, wherever I am
You're not hard to reach
And you've given me the best gift
That I've ever known
You give me purpose everyday
You give me purpose in every way
Oh, you are my everything
Oh, you are my everything
Spoken:
I don't know if this is wrong, because someone else is telling me that it's wrong. But I feel this so let me just like try my best not to let this happen again. We weren't necessarily put in the best position to make the best decisions
You can't be hard on yourself for it, these are the cards you were given so you have to understand that's not who you are. You know you're trying to be the best you can be, but that's all you can do. If you don't give it all you got, you're only cheating yourself give it all you got but if it ends up happening, it ends up happening
That's what happening with me, it's like "God, I'm giving it all I've got, sometimes I'm weak and I'm going to do it." And it's like I'm not giving myself grace, I'm just like understanding that's how it is
Justin Bieber - Purpose (PURPOSE : The Movement) (Official Music Video)
Purpose Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Justin Bieber’s “Purpose,” released on November 14, 2015, as part of the accompanying visual project “Purpose: The Movement,” stands as a profound declaration of seeking and finding meaning, a journey deeply resonant with biblical themes of redemption and divine direction. The song itself, at its core, is a plea, a yearning for clarity and guidance in a life that has often been characterized by public scrutiny and personal struggles. It’s a raw exploration of vulnerability, a recognition that true strength is found not in self-sufficiency, but in acknowledging a need for something greater. Bieber’s search for his "purpose" can be seen as a mirrored reflection of the biblical call to discover one's God-given calling and identity, much like David, who from humble beginnings as a shepherd, was called to lead his people, or like the Apostle Paul, who after a dramatic conversion, dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel. The lyrics convey a sense of being lost, of searching for an anchor, and this echoes the Psalmist’s cry, "My soul longs, and even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God" (Psalm 84:2). The song’s power lies in its accessibility; it speaks to anyone who has ever felt adrift, questioning their path and seeking a guiding light. This pursuit of purpose, of understanding one's place in the grand narrative, is a universal human experience, beautifully captured here as a quest for divine wisdom and direction, aligning with the wisdom sought in Proverbs, which states, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6). The production, while contemporary, allows Bieber’s earnest vocals to shine, conveying a sincerity that allows the listener to connect with the underlying message of seeking something enduring and true. It’s a musical expression of faith, not in the overt lyrical content, but in the very act of turning outward, of admitting a dependence on a force beyond oneself for direction and meaning, mirroring the fundamental Christian principle of surrendering one's will to God's plan, as Jesus himself prayed, "not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42).
