16 Breakup Songs Written About Other Celebrities - Find Out Who the Songs Are About!

Selena Gomez, “The Heart Wants What It Wants”
Said to be about: Justin Bieber

Selena and Justin dated on and off from 2010 to 2018. By 2014, Selena released a song called “The Heart Wants What It Wants.”

“It’s the perfect way to end a chapter in a way. This is what I’ll say about every single person that has judged me for every decision that I’ve made, for every person, [and] heart that is being judged for something they’ve done,” she explained to Ryan Seacrest of the song, which was nominated for several awards, including winning the award for Best Breakup Song at the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards.

Justin Bieber, “Sorry”
Said to be about: Selena Gomez

In an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Justin admitted some songs on his 2015 album Purpose were inspired by his breakup with the singer, including “Mark My Words,” “What Do You Mean?” and his mega-hit “Sorry.”

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