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He might've been one of your fave teen pop stars of the 2000s, and now that he's reportedly found love, you might notice some of his older songs becoming relevant again. After the news broke, fans' reactions to Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's reported engagement couldn't help but quote lyrics to a handful of throwback tracks.
As first reported by TMZ, Bieber reportedly popped the question to Baldwin, the daughter of Stephen Baldwin, while they were at dinner in the Bahamas. People in the area saw Bieber and Baldwin dancing at a restaurant on Friday, People reported, and on Saturday afternoon, the couple was spotted in public again, reportedly showing affection and heaps of PDA.
UPDATE: On Monday afternoon, Bieber confirmed his engagement to Baldwin with a lengthy Instagram caption. He also shared two black-and-white photos of the pair together, writing, in part:
"Was gonna wait a while to say anything but word travels fast, listen plain and simple Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindLY."
EARLIER: “It’s kind of a surprise, but kind of not. Justin has been extremely happy these past few weeks,” an unnamed source told People. “He has known Hailey for a long time. This might seem sudden, but they know each other very well.”
The pair had gone through a messy breakup two years ago, according to CNN, and after they went their separate ways in 2016, Baldwin told the U.K. newspaper The Times that “we went through a long period of time when we weren’t friends.”
The “Love Yourself” singer and model-turned-Drop the Mic host fueled the rumor mill for fans recently when they turned up in public together, igniting speculation that they had gotten back together. This summer, the duo picked up where they left off as they kissed and doted on each other during trips to Miami, New York City, and the Hamptons.
As social media started to pick up on reports that Bieber, 24, had supposedly asked Baldwin, 21, to marry him during the tropical trip, fans posted their woeful reactions and quoted Bieber himself.
She's Got Predictions
One fan thought "That Should Be Me" would shoot up to the top of the charts after news broke. She might be on to something.
Not The One
One fan lamented his engagement and brought up that one special time they shared together.
A Better Album Name
Purpose is the fourth studio album by Bieber, but in light of this new chapter, one fan thinks Propose might have been better. Maybe Bieber can save it for his next album of less-angsty romance songs.
Hailey Baldwin, Winner Of Life
This fan is still in disbelief at how lucky they think Baldwin is.
But It's Finally Here
As long as Bieber stayed single, that dream stayed alive. Not anymore.
When You're Having An Existential Crisis
Playing "That Should Be Me" seems to be the universal reaction here.
That'll Make Him Change His Mind
Hopefully, the minister just skips the part that goes "If any of you has a reason why these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace."
When Only Music Quotes Can Express What You're Feeling
Beliebers express themselves the best way they know how: by tweaking Bieber's lyrics to suit their own pain.
We'll Do It Together
If every fan got together and sang "That Should Be Me," it might just be enough to stop the wedding.
Let The Rain Fall Down
After news like this, only unrelenting rain can wash away the pain.
This Belieber Put It Best
Finally, this fan was able to tell the newly-engaged couple's love story with Bieber's body of work. She's bummed but still able to express that sorrow into a response that only a fan could. And for Beliebers, that show of love is All That Matters.
