Celebrating her 30th birthday, Julia Michaels stands as the lyrical genius behind some of the music industry’s biggest hits. Born Julia Carin Cavazos, she has collaborated with renowned artists like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran, and Demi Lovato. Beyond her notable solo tracks like “Issues” and “If the World Was Ending,” Michaels has earned numerous BMI Pop Awards and multiple Grammy nominations during her illustrious career.
As a tribute to her birthday, here are ten famous songs that may surprise you, all penned by the talented Julia Michaels:
1. “Sorry” – Justin Bieber
Co-written by Michaels alongside Justin Tranter and Michael Tucker, “Sorry” explores themes of remorse and forgiveness within a romantic relationship. It became a standout track on Bieber’s album “Purpose.”
2. “Issues” – Julia Michaels (as a performer and co-writer)
In 2017, Michaels made her debut as a singer with “Issues,” a song she co-wrote with long-time collaborator Justin Tranter. The track earned a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year.
3. “Bad Liar” – Selena Gomez
Collaborating with Selena Gomez, Michaels contributed to the writing of “Bad Liar,” drawing inspiration from the artists’ shared love for the rock band Talking Heads.
4. “Good for You” – Selena Gomez ft. A$AP Rocky
Michaels co-wrote the hit single “Good for You,” showcasing Selena Gomez in a different light. The song, initially not planned as a single, gained massive success, reaching No. 5 in the US. Julia’s lyrics were heavily inspired by her boyfriend who told her, “Julia, you never write any happy songs for me. It’s kind of sad,” to which she responded: “Fine, I’ll write a good song about you, shut up!”
5. “Lose You To Love Me” – Selena Gomez
A self-love anthem, “Lose You To Love Me,” co-written by Julia Michaels, explores the theme of self-discovery through the process of losing a lover. The song earned a nomination for Best Lyrics at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
6. “Fire Starter” – Demi Lovato
Featured on Demi Lovato’s album “DEMI,” “Fire Starter” is a well-crafted piece of personal expression co-written by Julia Michaels.
7. “Hands to Myself” – Selena Gomez
This critically acclaimed song expresses sexual desire and the pursuit of love, with Michaels not only co-writing but also delivering background vocals.
8. “Like To Be You” – Shawn Mendes ft. Julia Michaels
Collaborating for the first time, Michaels and Shawn Mendes co-wrote and performed “Like To Be You,” a captivating track from Mendes’ self-titled album.
9. “Dive” – Ed Sheeran
Co-written by Ed Sheeran, Benny Blanco, and Julia Michaels, “Dive” from Sheeran’s “Divide” album resonates with emotional depth and peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
10. “Pretty Please” – Dua Lipa
Featured on Lipa’s second studio album, “Future Nostalgia,” “Pretty Please” was co-written with Julia Michaels, Caroline Ailin and Ian Kirkpatrick. They chose the title before writing the lyrics and then developed a story based on it. Julia had the idea to slow down the song before the chorus and also sang the background vocal harmonies.
Leave a Reply