IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

Discovering the Self-Recovery Value in Justice Album by Justin Bieber

Riza, Nazira (Unknown)
Nurhaliza, Salwa (Unknown)
Euis Meinawati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to investigate how Justin Bieber’s Justice album portrays self-recovery through the lens of Geoffrey Leech’s Seven Types of Meaning. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, five tracks (Lonely, Ghost, Off My Face, Hold On, and Anyone) were analyzed through content analysis to uncover patterns of meaning within the lyrics. The results indicate that Lonely and Ghost present themes of isolation, grief, and acknowledgement of internal conflict, representing the early stages of recovery. Off My Face and Hold Reveal emotional intensity, reliance, hope, and perseverance as the speaker navigates the process of regaining balance. In contrast, anyone reflects the desire for stability and meaningful connection. Overall, the analysis shows that Bieber’s use of language constructs a unified narrative of healing, aligning with self-recovery as a gradual reconstruction of emotional well-being and personal identity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ideas

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...