Category: Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes

August 20, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 20, 2020

“Stitches” by Shawn Mendes

On “Stitches”, Mendes expresses the intense pain and hurt he has suffered at the hands of a lover, and how much he needs to be healed. Mendes explains that his ex-lover left him heartbroken;...

Shawn Mendes

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

Shawn Mendes’ “Mercy” Lyrics Meaning

On this track, the singer demonstrates how intense and controlling his lover has become and begs her to have mercy on him. It seems as though he’s gradually losing his hold, because of the...

Shawn Mendes

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

“Particular Taste” by Shawn Mendes

In “Particular Taste”, we see Shawn describe a lady he’s attracted to. Unlike other females, this woman always wants things done in a certain way, does not prioritize being in a serious relationship, and...

Shawn Mendes

August 17, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 17, 2020

“Bad Reputation” by Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes’ “Bad Reputation” tells the story of a girl who has to deal with a messy reputation because of the mistakes she made. Shawn defies the rumors about her and wants to be...

Camila Cabello / Shawn Mendes

July 30, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 30, 2020 · Last modified September 23, 2021

“I Know What You Did Last Summer” by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

On “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello play the role of a couple who are aware that they are both cheating on each other, yet are unwilling to...

Shawn Mendes

September 5, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published September 5, 2019

“Nervous” by Shawn Mendes

In “Nervous”, Shawn shares an experience of the tension one really feels when one finds oneself around one’s crush. The singer recaps his encounter on one Sunday when he saw his crush and began...

Shawn Mendes

September 5, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published September 5, 2019 · Last modified August 21, 2020

“There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” by Shawn Mendes

In “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back”, Shawn Mendes appears to be head over heels in love with a lady who is manipulative, yet he is willing to do all she wants. The singer sheepishly...

Camila Cabello / Shawn Mendes

June 21, 2019

 by SMF · Published June 21, 2019

“Señorita” by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “Señorita” seems to be premised on a case of love at first sight. On a ‘hot summer’ day, Shawn encounters Camila after arriving in Miami. And this meeting evolves into a...

Shawn Mendes

May 3, 2019

 by SMF · Published May 3, 2019

“If I Can’t Have You” by Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes’ single “If I Can’t Have You”, expresses a very intense love that is unwilling to give up. It adequately describes how almost every aspect of his life revolves around this person as...

Khalid / Shawn Mendes

November 6, 2018

 by SMF · Published November 6, 2018 · Last modified September 16, 2020

Meaning of “Youth” by Shawn Mendes (featuring Khalid)

“Youth” is the title of a single by Canadian singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes. The track also features American singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes. In the song, the singers (Mendes and Khalid) utter words...