Justin Bieber shared an insight into his marriage in the lyrics of several songs on his surprise new album ‘SWAG,’ released Friday, July 11

NEED TO KNOW

• Justin Bieber released his seventh studio album, SWAG, on Friday, July 11
• The singer shut down divorce rumors in the lyrics of his new song “Walking Away”
• “Baby, I ain’t walking away,” Justin sings. “You were my diamond / Gave you a ring / I made you a promise / I told you I’d change”

Justin Bieber is addressing speculation about his marriage to wife Hailey Bieber.

On Friday, July 11, the pop star surprised fans with the release of his seventh studio album, SWAG. Among the 21 songs featured are several that appear to give insight into his relationship with Hailey, whom he married in 2018 and welcomed son Jack with in August 2024.

Following months of being plagued by divorce rumors, Justin, 31, revealed on his song “Walking Away” that he and his wife, 28, have vowed to stay together regardless of any “testing” moments.

“Days go by so fast, don’t wanna spend them with you / so tell me why you’re throwing stones at my back / You know I’m defenseless,” he sings in the first verse.

He continues, “And, girl, we better stop before we say some s— / We’ve been testing our patience /  I think we’re better off if we just take a break / And remember what grace is.”

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Justin sings in the chorus of the song about holding onto the relationship with his wife, despite their disagreements.

“Baby, I ain’t walking away,” he sings. “You were my diamond / Gave you a ring / I made you a promise / I told you I’d change.”

“It’s just human nature / These growing pains,” he continues. “And baby, I ain’t walking away.”

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Many of Justin’s fans raved about the song on social media, and praised his vulnerability. One person said the song left them “sobbing,” while another wrote, “Walking Away already be my fav song of SWAG album by Justin Bieber! A truly game changer to goes from Pop to Old school R&B 🕊️.” 

“I want everyone who said Justin and Hailey gonna divorce to listen right here cause he ain’t walking away,” a third posted, while sharing a Spotify link for the song.

Justin sings about spending time apart while maintaining their relationship in “Daisies,” which includes the lyrics, “Throwin’ petals like, ‘Do you love me or not?’ / Head is spinnin’, and it don’t know when to stop / You said ‘Forever,’ babe, did you mean it or not? / Hold on, hold on.”

“You leave me on read, babe, but I still get the message / Instead of a line it’s three dots, but I can connect them / And if it ain’t right, babe, you know I respect it / But if you need time, just take your time / Honey, I get it, I get it, I get it,” the verse concludes.

Other listeners of the album have been moved by the soulful love song “Devotion.”

“The way I cried when I heard Devotion and instantly realized it was the song from the video with which Justin and Hailey announced their pregnancy and the one we were waiting for so long!!! I love you Justin Bieber the man that you are🥹💞,” one person wrote on X.

Hailey appeared alongside Justin in several images released to promote the album.

The Rhode founder shared a billboard of her holding their 10-month-old son on her Instagram Stories as she appeared to hit back at those who made allegations about their marriage, while seemingly suggesting that any perceived issues had been just Justin working on his album. 

“Is it finally clocking to you f—ing losers?” Hailey wrote.

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SWAG — available to stream now on Spotify and Apple Music — features guest spots from Gunna, Sexxy Red, Cash Cobain, Lil B, Eddie Benjamin and more.

A source told PEOPLE that Justin intended for the songs to be “darker, more vulnerable and less polished” than his previous music.

“It’s in no way depressing, though,” the insider added.