Predictably, Bieber’s fans spent hours dissecting the lyrics of the 21 tracks to look for clues about his well-being and the state of his marriage. Vulture said the lyrics — on this “mediocre” new album — largely deal with his “complicated” marriage to Hailey and are “skewed toward ‘I still love you.'”

Now, seemingly out of nowhere, Bieber is back with the surprise release of his seventh studio album Swag. In the lead-up to the album’s release, the Canadian hitmaker signaled that he was dealing with personal issues that may or may not come out in forthcoming music.

"Swag" is Justin Bieber's first album since becoming a father last year, and his first since "Justice," which was released in 2021.