You guys, we need to talk about the drama surrounding Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s new song. People are convinced that it might be about Justin Bieber. Some fans believe Selena is actually talking about herself, reflecting on her past. But with the timing of Hailey Bieber’s seven-part series going viral on TikTok, the conversation surrounding Selena, Justin, and Hailey is bigger than ever. This timing is wild, and it’s only fueling the ongoing discussion about their history. We’re going to break down everything being said about this song, what the lyrics might really mean, and why people are so sure it’s a direct message to Justin. Stick around because the theories go deep, and you won’t believe how this all connects.
The Song That Sparked It All
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez’s album I Said I Love You First just dropped, and there’s one track that’s catching everyone’s attention: How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten? Since its release, fans have dissected every lyric, adding even more fuel to the ongoing Justin-Selena-Hailey drama. Even if the song isn’t directly about Justin, people are convinced the lyrics fit too well to be a coincidence. In the song, Selena sings:
“I sip it in the way he likes / ruby red locking eyes / lipstick kisses with no ice / on the edge, paradise / and you walked in, big ass grin / talking like we’re friends / honey, what were you thinking?” Then comes the part that really got people talking: “He loves me, I love him / look at you, just look at you / now you’re so embarrassing / go cry when no one’s watching.” These lyrics immediately caught fans' attention. They believe Selena is finally calling out Justin in a bold, undeniable way. Unlike past songs where she’s kept things vague, this feels direct—almost like a statement. But there’s more. The Fan Reactions – Did Selena Just Expose Justin? Fans wasted no time dissecting the lyrics. TikTok exploded with reactions, and people in the comment sections didn’t hold back. One person wrote: “This is going to send him into a deeper black hole. She finally spoke out.” Another commented: “Finally, Selena! No hate to Justin, but he really is known for crying in public.”
Others suggested this song was Selena’s way of acknowledging everything she went through with Justin. One comment summed it up perfectly: “She’s all healed now. Y’all wanted her to speak, and she did. He put her through hell.”
But not everyone agrees that this song is about Justin.
Justin’s Response – The Cryptic Messages
So far, Justin hasn’t said a word. But given how deeply fans are reading into these lyrics, it wouldn’t be surprising if he or Hailey subtly responded in some way. And in fact, we might already have a subtle response.
Recently, Justin posted about forgiveness, which some fans think is his way of acknowledging the situation. In addition, he posted a throwback Instagram story from Hailey, which some see as an attempt to push back against the rumors that she stalked him before they got together.
And today, Justin Bieber posted about his anger issues, admitting that he’s working on them. He also shared a deeply personal message, saying, “I think I hate myself sometimes when I feel myself start to become inauthentic. Then I remember we're all being made to think we're not enough, but I still hate when I change myself to please people.” This statement has only added to the speculation. Now, could this be purely coincidental? Sure. But given the fact that fans are buzzing about Selena’s lyrics potentially calling him out, it’s hard not to make the connection.
Could Justin be indirectly acknowledging that he has things to work through? Some fans think so. Others believe this is just another layer to the ongoing saga between him, Selena, and Hailey. Either way, the timing is just too suspicious to ignore.
