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Reporting by Alicia Powell in New York; Editing by Lisa Shumaker
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April 4 (Reuters) – Shawn Mendes is overcoming his really public breakup with singer Camila Cabello with his new single, “When Youre Gone”.
Mendes called the up-tempo tune therapeutic and stated it is about the “essence of processing a breakup and what that is and memories and all of these feelings sort of start flowing.”
He added, “I believe after the break up occurred, I realized just how much of myself I was being secured by this individual and that I required to be able to safeguard that part of me too. Whichs a big moment, and I believe that you do not really get to see those weak spots are those vulnerable spots that you require to care and love till theyre open.”
The hook of the song features the lyrics “Its hard for me to let go of you, Im simply trying to hold …”. When asked if he is holding on, Mendes replied: “No, Im not hanging on.”
Mendes and Cabello announced the end of their roughly three-year relationship in November 2021 on Instagram.
While launching music is constantly nerve-racking for the 23-year-old, he said he enjoys fans are connecting to the tune released Thursday by Island Records, part of Universal Music Group (UMG.AS).
In June, Mendes will kick off his 86-arena “Wonder: The World Tour” in Portland, Oregon. The Canadian stated touring is a creative vital force that powers the part of him that has the ability to develop music and be artistic, which is something he showcases in his music video for “When Youre Gone.”
” I wished to like just movie that and put it out there to be like, Guys, this is what this is. You know, its been a minute.”
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