Released: 2020Justin Bieber’s “Intentions” featuring Quavo is a love letter that celebrates the beauty, strength, and independence of the person he loves. It’s a pop anthem filled with compliments and declarations of real intentions towards Bieber’s partner, highlighting her perfection, achievements, and the respect he has for her.
The song kicks off with “Picture perfect, you don’t need no filter”, immediately diving into the notion that his partner is naturally beautiful, needing no enhancements to shine. When he says “Gorgeous, make ’em drop dead, you’re a killer”, Bieber mixes a compliment with a playful metaphor suggesting she’s so stunning it stops people in their tracks. The chorus, “Shower you with all my attention / Yeah, these are my only intentions”, lays out the theme of the song – Bieber’s dedication to loving and supporting his partner fully, without any distractions.
Verse one and two toss in some modern love-language, talking about “Stay in the kitchen cookin’ up, got your own bread”, which is a cool way of saying his partner is independent, successful, and capable of taking care of herself. “Heart full of equity or an asset” is a financial metaphor that translates to her being valuable and worthwhile from the inside out. Bieber cleverly praises her upbringing and her character in lines like “Shout out to your mom and dad for makin’ you / When I create you’re my muse”, showing appreciation not just for who she is to him but acknowledging her background and her inspirational role in his life.
Quavo’s verse adds a layer of commitment and mutual respect to the relationship, pacing through the importance of partnership with “It’s fifty-fifty percentage / Attention, we need commitment”. It reflects on a balanced relationship where both partners are equally invested. His line, “I’ma find me a ring and pray it’s perfect fitted”, hints at a future proposal, indicating his long-term intentions and the seriousness of his feelings.
Overall, “Intentions” spins a contemporary love story filled with personal growth, support, and the beauty of a partnership based on mutual respect and admiration. With each beat and lyric, Bieber and Quavo navigate through what it means to be in a modern, equal, and empowering relationship.
