Recovery (Justin Bieber song)

* Single
* Album

### **Written by**

Justin Bieber / Dominic Jordan / James Giannos / Jason Boyd / Jamal Rashid / Ashley Sadler / Craig David / Mark Hill

### **Produced by**

The Audibles / Poo Bear (co-producer) / Mally Mall (co-producer)

## Additional information

### **Mixed by**

Manny Marroquin / Chris Galland (assistant) / Delbert Bowers (assistant)

### **Instruments**

Drums: Justin Bieber

“**Recovery**” is a song written by Poo Bear (MDMA) for Justin Bieber.

## Background

“I would have to say…”Recovery” [is my favorite]. It’s such a great record. He came up with the idea to flip the music. I started writing it, and we finished it together in Boston. It was dope seeing him really be able to spit out and write and create on that level. That really proved to me that he can do any genre of music. He can whatever he sets his heart or mind to.”

## Lyrics

[Chorus]

First, I'll acknowledge, all trust has been broken

A successful recovery, I pray for us at night

Bless me with a second chance, never thought I’d see your face again

Learn a lot through trial and error, tryna make it right

Make it right, make it right

Make it right, this time I'll do you right, woah

[Verse 1]

I'm missing your good intentions, I'm missing you from a distance

Hope you did the same

I know that I caused a problem, know that I left you livid

Pushed you far away

Learned it don’t pay to lie cause I don’t wanna see you cry

Saying nothing gets you nowhere fast, I'mma hold it back inside

Well now that I'm back around ya, nothing else really matters

Hope you feel the same

[Chorus]

First, I'll acknowledge, all trust has been broken

A successful recovery, I pray for us at night

Bless me with a second chance, never thought I’d see your face again

Learn a lot through trial and error, tryna make it right

Make it right, make it right

Make it right, this time I'll do you right, woah

[Verse 2]

I'm going through old emotions, tryna find a reason

That we ended that way

Nothing in life is perfect, we'll be changing like the seasons

That's what they used to say

If it's going to sleep alone at night, I don’t wanna close my eyes

Wanna give you all I have to give, no more holding back this time

Well now that I'm back around ya, nothing around me matters

Hope you feel the same

[Chorus]

First, I'll acknowledge, all trust has been broken

A successful recovery, I pray for us at night

Bless me with a second chance, never thought I’d see your face again

Learn a lot through trial and error, tryna make it right

Make it right, make it right

Make it right, this time I'll do you right, woah

[Outro]

You know I'mma do you right

You know I'mma do you right

You know I'mma do you right

You know I'mma do you right

I'mma do you right

You know I'mma do you right

1. ↑ "Justin Bieber at Cherry Beach Sound". *Cherry Beach Sound*. July 29, 2013.
2. ↑ "Recovery". *ACE Repertory*.
3. ↑ "So everyone heard the Justin x Miley record Detail and I produced this morning. #nice #Twerk". *Twitter*. August 28, 2013.
4. ↑ Scott, Jason (November 19, 2013). "Exclusive Interview: Justin Bieber’s Producer Poo Bear Teases That The Singer’s Next Album Will Be “World-Driven”". *PopWrapped*.