The next Justin Bieber song I will be analyzing is “Die From You” from his Justice album which was released in 2021. This song is related to his wife, Hailey where he states what he would do for her in order for her to be happy. I will be using the sex-role perspective theory to analyze the stereotypical traits that are described within the song.

Masculine stereotypical traits 

  • assertive

“I’m findin’ ways to articulate
The feeling I’m goin’ through
I just can’t say I don’t love you
‘Cause I love you, yeah
It’s hard for me to communicate the thoughts that I hold
But tonight I’m gon’ let you know
Let me tell the truth
Baby, let me tell the truth, yeah”

  • forceful
  • strong personality

“Even though we’re going through it
And it makes you feel alone
Just know that I would die for you
Baby I would die for you, yeah
The distance and the time between us
It’ll never change my mind, ’cause baby
I would die for you
Baby I would die for you, yeah”

These lyrics show that Bieber is being forceful with how much he is into the woman. He loves her so much, he is willing to die for her and take forceful actions towards himself in order for her protection. This also shows his strong personality because he is stating that no matter what happens, in the end, he would die for her.

These lyrics are examples of the masculine stereotypical trait, assertive. Bieber is stating that hr may not be good at communicating but he is being assertive saying he will be communicating what he has been trying to say that night, no matter what. Bieber is also being self-reliant when he is stating that he will be telling the truth because he believes in his statements.

Feminine Stereotypical Traits 

  • shy
  • not susceptible to flattery

“You know what I’m thinkin’
See it in your eyes
You hate that you want me
Hate it when you cry
It ain’t workin’ ’cause you’re perfect
And I know that you’re worth it
I can’t walk away, oh!”

It is a stereotype that women do not want flattery comments made towards them and they are shy. These lyrics, it is showing that the woman is being shy towards the man about showing her true feelings and does not like comments or the thoughts he is thinking about how perfect she is. Women do not like being told compliments or knowing that compliments are being thought of, so they avoid these comments.

Shared by: Danielle Tabisz
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