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- Album
- Justice
- Released
- 2021
- Genres
- Length
- 2:33
- Tempo
- 154 BPM
- Label
- RBMG/Def Jam
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About this song
Jon Bellion posted on Twitter on February 20, 2022, that he wrote the song about his grandmother. Justin Bieber's paternal grandfather, George, died unexpectedly at his home on February 26, 2021, the same day Justin announced the album Justice, and that loss may have influenced the song.
What it's about
The song deals with losing a loved one, whether through death or someone walking out of the singer's life. It also reflects on families being unable to see each other during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing rules were enforced in some areas.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 6 other songs, like “Never Fade by L Rey (NJ)”.
- Covered 13 times, including “Ghost by Josiah and the Bonnevilles”.
- Written by Justin Bieber, Jon Bellion, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson and Michael Pollack.
- Produced by Jon Bellion and The Monsters & Strangerz.