Hit after hit has been gifted to our ears by Shawn Mendes. In addition to being an utterly stunning heartthrob, his music serves as the global soundtrack to countless romantic relationships. Mendes has developed significantly over the past years, and although that is undoubtedly obvious in his current bulked-up appearance, it is also reflected in his musical output. Mendes has produced success after blockbuster, growing more daring with his production and lyrics along the way, from his acoustic first song in 2014 to the seductive Latin-inspired “Seorita.”
“In My Blood”
“In My Blood” is possibly Mendes’ most powerful song to date, but also one of his most emotional. The song rises from slowly burning verses into a screaming chorus as he addresses his worry with painful lyrics like “I’m looking through my phone again, feeling anxious/Afraid to be alone again, I hate this,” all of which makes the song raw, honest, and wonderful.
“A Little Too Much”
Three years before, in “A Little Too Much,” Mendes expressed the same idea, but from a third-person perspective. Mendes tells the tale of a girl who suffers from anxiety in the acoustic tune, reminding her that she is not alone and that she can get through difficult times. The message is sincere and deep, whether or not you want to hear it.
“Treat You Better”
As if Mendes hadn’t already captured millions of fans’ hearts with the lovely lyrics and catchy music on his first album, the lead single from his follow-up album definitely solidified that affection. “Treat You Better,” a self-assured pleading with a female to let him treat her correctly, makes everyone wish they were the one he’s battling for.
