Context and Meaning: Analyzing the Pragmatic Dimensions of Justin Bieber’s Album “Justice” in 2021

Abstract

With an emphasis on the ideas expressed in the songs and their emotional and cognitive effects on listeners from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds, this study examines the pragmatic aspects of Justin Bieber's Justice album. Two primary questions are addressed by the study: (1) What are the album's main themes? (2) How do the lyrics' pragmatic utterances affect the emotional and mental reactions of listeners? Love, mental health, social justice, and emotional vulnerability are identified as major themes in the analysis of songs like "2 Much," "Deserve You," "Unstable," and "MLK Interlude." Strong emotional connections are made with listeners through the songs' use of emotional language, analogies, and vulnerability, which encourages in-depth discussion of social and personal concerns. According to the research, the album's practical language encourages empathy and introspection, although the lyrics' emotional resonance differs based on the cultural and individual settings of the listeners. All things considered, Justice exemplifies how music may effectively communicate difficult emotional experiences and social concerns that connect with a broad audience.