"Cannonball" is an unreleased song by Justin Bieber featuring Taylor Swift, intended for the former's third studio album, Believe.
Background[]
The song was written when the pair were together on an episode of Punk'd. It was recorded on August 26 and 31, 2011, and was a cut song from Bieber's album Believe.
A snippet of the song was leaked on February 26, 2023, followed by the full track leaking on October 12, 2023 via a file-sharing site called "dbree".
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
One thing I know, Love isn't easy
But it's not this hard
We built this love up so high and
We shot through it like a Cannonball
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm not here to play these games
Now our love is not the same
And I know who you are
[Chorus]
Because your love's like a Cannonball
I don't wanna treat this love like a Battle
There was a time I was on your side
But not anymore
Your love's like a Cannonball
'Cause no one wins
Nobody gives you a medal
And both of us will take the fall
Because your loves like a Cannonball
[Verse 2]
Hang up the phone, I'm getting used to it
Telling me it's all my fault, and I was tryna calm you down (Down)
And I always told you I don't wanna fight with you
But it's looking like the wrong is always right with you
And baby I don't wanna do this anymore (Anymore, Anymore)
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm not here to fight these wars
You storm off, and slam the door
I think you like this
[Chorus]
Because your love's like a Cannonball
I don't wanna treat this love like a Battle
There was a time I was on your side
But not anymore
Your love's like a Cannonball
'Cause no one wins
Nobody gives you a medal
And both of us will take the fall
Because your loves like a Cannonball
[Bridge]
Up and Down, In and Out
On and Off, Scream and Shout
Will she stay? Will she go?
With a girl like that you never know
Next time you call, you'll hear nothing at all
(You're like a Cannonball)
[Outro]
(You're like a Cannonball) So far away (Away, you're like a Cannonball)
And it's too late (You're like a Cannonball)
I've had all I can take (You're like a Cannonball)
And there's nothing left to say (Got me going like a Cannonball)