Following a two-year break to focus on his mental health, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes is gearing up for a big comeback with new self-titled album Shawn. Ahead of the album’s release on October 18, the 26-year-old Canadian has released a folksy lead single, “Why Why Why” on August 10. The music video, a grainy, evocative film set in the woods, sees Mendes roaming carefree in nature as he strums and sings his way to emotional lyrics like “I stepped off the stage with nothing left” and “thought I was about to be a father”. The first is obviously a reference to his mental health struggle that led to the cancellation of Wonder: The World Tour back in 2022, while the latter predictably garners tons of speculations around his personal life among fans.
Following an extended hiatus from music, Canadian singer Shawn Mendes is gearing up for a new album, the self-titled “Shawn”. Due to be released in October, “Shawn” is Mendes’ first album in four years. An album trailer, set to the tune of a new single titled “Isn’t That Enough” has been released. The black and white video captures the “Mercy” singer traipsing in nature in a laid back atmosphere. In a departure from his usual upbeat music, the track has a more stripped down, folksy vibe.
Asking the important questions. Shawn Mendes dropped a new song Thursday night - "What the Hell Are We Dying For?" - with a powerful message behind its lyrics.