Julia Michaels - Issues -

It was co-written and produced by heavy-hitters Benny Blanco and Stargate .

The song was written in about an hour following a "stupid" fight Michaels had with her boyfriend. At the time, her boyfriend (a music producer) was working in a neighboring studio while she channeled her frustration into the lyrics. Julia Michaels - Issues

It explores the vulnerabilities and "baggage" present in a relationship. The core message is that while both partners have their own mental and emotional struggles, they are willing to accept each other's flaws to stay together. It was co-written and produced by heavy-hitters Benny

"Issues" is the debut solo single by American singer-songwriter Julia Michaels, released on January 13, 2017. After years of writing hits for artists like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, Michaels chose this track as her debut because its message was too personal to give away. It explores the vulnerabilities and "baggage" present in