The not-so-subtle reference about his on-and-off romance with the 'Come and Get It' singer comes through in the pop star’s first new music since ‘Believe: Acoustic.’
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The singer released his first new song in ages, an R&B ballad titled ‘Heartbreaker,’ and apparently refers to his romance with Selena Gomez.
Justin Bieber
released a new single on Monday, his first sign of new music since
January, as part of a 10-week "Music Mondays" plan to debut new music.
The pop star, 19, announced the iTunes release of "Heartbreaker," an R&B ballad.
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"It's a song for people going through heartbreak - like I was when I wrote it," Bieber wrote, in a description posted on Twitter.
"It means so much to me to be able to share what I was, and still am going through, with my fans. I'm very proud of this song and I hope it gives my fans some insight into my heart."
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He's likely referring to the split from singer Selena Gomez.
Bieber and Gomez, 21, went separate ways in November, but the apparent on-and-off couple have been seen together in several instances since then.
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"He and I have such a history together," Gomez said of her ex in an interview with "Good Morning America."
"I'll always care about him and protect him if anyone tries to be mean."
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The not-so-subtle allusion to his on-and-off romance with Gomez comes
through in the pop star’s first new music since ‘Believe: Acoustic.’
In “Heartbreaker,” Bieber sings a solemn tune of still wanting the love he recently had.
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"So what I'm really tryin' to say is, and what I hope you understand/ Is despite all the imperfections of who I am I still wanna be your man" he sings.
"This is for me and you/And I want you to know that I still love you."
The pop star, 19, announced the iTunes release of "Heartbreaker," an R&B ballad.
RELATED: GOMEZ: 'I'LL ALWAYS CARE' ABOUT JUSTIN BIEBER
"It's a song for people going through heartbreak - like I was when I wrote it," Bieber wrote, in a description posted on Twitter.
"It means so much to me to be able to share what I was, and still am going through, with my fans. I'm very proud of this song and I hope it gives my fans some insight into my heart."
PHOTOS: ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN COUPLES
@justinbieber via Twitter
'It's a song for people going through a heartbreak - like I was when I wrote it,’ Bieber explains.
Bieber and Gomez, 21, went separate ways in November, but the apparent on-and-off couple have been seen together in several instances since then.
RELATED: JUSTIN BIEBER BRINGS RED ROSE TO SELENA GOMEZ'S BIRTHDAY BASH
"He and I have such a history together," Gomez said of her ex in an interview with "Good Morning America."
"I'll always care about him and protect him if anyone tries to be mean."
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The couple went their separate ways in November, though they have been seen together since then, keeping up speculation about their relationship.
In “Heartbreaker,” Bieber sings a solemn tune of still wanting the love he recently had.
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"So what I'm really tryin' to say is, and what I hope you understand/ Is despite all the imperfections of who I am I still wanna be your man" he sings.
"This is for me and you/And I want you to know that I still love you."
