Shawn Mendes and Songwriting: Gems From The Past
When Cardi B and Megan Thee sTallion collaborated over ‘WAP’ the world deemed them one of the most sparkling dream teams the industry has ever witnessed. But now, it appears that there are two new contenders staking their claim on the spotlight: Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber. Both stars recently announced their tie up on a fresh new single titled, ‘Monster’. This track will find a warm spot on Shawn’s upcoming album, “Wonder”.
So, in celebration of this exciting new release, we’re throwing Shawn under the spotlight for a closer look at his best moments as a songwriter. Behind those dreamy eyes and ‘Senorita’ like pop hits, his writing skill may escape you. But, this is sure to remind you. So, dive right in.
Photo Credit: Shawn Mendes’ Official Instagram
1. “You’ve got a hold of me/ Don’t even know your power/ I stand a hundred feet/ But I fall when I’m around you” – ‘Mercy’
2. “Though we’re still talking everyday/ I’m running out of things to say to you/ What’s really gonna break my heart/ It’s to have to tell your little brother” – ‘Three Empty Words’
3. “She got a bad reputation/ She takes the long way home/ And all of my friends seen her naked/ Or so the story goes/ Mistakes we all make them/ But they won’t let it go.” – ‘Bad Reputation’
4. “Laying on the bathroom floor, feeling nothing/ I’m overwhelmed and insecure, give me something/ I could take to ease my mind slowly” – ‘In My Blood’
5. “I don’t know what it’s like to be you/ I don’t know what it’s like but I’m dying to/ If I could put myself in your shoes/ Then I know what it’s like to be you” – ‘Like To Be You’
6. “She don’t listen to a thing ‘less it feels right/ Only dances when it’s Kanye/ She can take you one-on-one if she feels like/ You’ll be begging her for mercy, mercy” – ‘Particular Taste’
7. “Who crowned you queen of/ You think you’re too cool/ Making beautiful look ugly/ The way you put yourself above me” – ‘Queen’
8. “You can’t take my youth away/ This soul of mine will never break/ As long as I wake up today/ You can’t take my youth away” – ‘Youth’
9. “We don’t have to be ordinary/ Make your best mistakes/ ‘Cause we don’t have the time to be sorry” – ‘Life Of The Party’
10. “Turns out that no one can replace me/ I’m permanent you can’t erase me/ I’ll have you remember me/ I’ll leave you with the memory and the aftertaste” – ‘Aftertaste’
By: Nina Karun
