Shawn Mendes reveals pregnancy scare that 'shook' him to his core in new song: 'I was about to be a father'
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Shawn Mendes detailed an pregnancy scare with an unidentified woman in his new song, Why Why Why, which he released on Friday.
In the new track, the 26-year-old Canadian singer revealed he nearly became a dad, despite not feeling quite ready to enter that chapter of his life.
While reflecting on the experience, the three-time Grammy winner sang: 'I thought I was about to be a father/Shook me to the core / I’m still a kid.'
Later in the bridge, he admits: 'Sometimes I still cry out for my mother.'
Why Why Why is one of the singles off his upcoming self-titled album, Shawn, which comes out on October 18.
Shawn Mendes seemingly detailed an pregnancy scare with an unidentified woman in his new song, Why Why Why, which he released on Friday
The music video, directed by Anthony Wilson and Connor Brashier, shows him performing in a barn with his guitar and by a river.
While speaking about the song during an interview with Apple Music, Mendes opened up about its meaning.
'I think Why Why Why, like I said, "I felt no pressure to address anything.' But, it was just one of those experiences where there kind of became this joke while we were making the album that was like, if I started to experience some pretty heavy anxiety in the studio, everyone was sure that a great song was going to be coming after it because there was some sort of healing crisis, some sort of breakthrough that was supposed to happen,' the Wonder hitmaker explained.
He continued: 'There was something anthemic about those words, ‘why, why, why.’ It almost felt like a cry. It felt like… I don’t know. It just felt powerful and beautiful.'
The performer, who rose to fame as a teenager after posting cover videos on the Vine in 2013, did not divulge who Why Why Why is about.
Mendes previously dated Camila Cabello for nearly two years between 2019 to 2021.
In 2023, the pair sparked reconciliation rumors after they were seen kissing and hugging at Coachella, but that quickly fizzled out.
While speaking about their reunion at the music festival, Cabello confirmed their rekindling didn't last long.
In the new track, the 26-year-old Canadian singer revealed he nearly became a dad, despite not feeling quite ready to enter that chapter of his life
While reflecting on the experience, the three-time Grammy winner sang: 'I thought I was about to be a father/Shook me to the core / I’m still a kid'
Later in the bridge, he admits: 'Sometimes I still cry out for my mother'
'It wasn't even a decision, I think you are just kind of like, "Yeah this doesn't really—it's not a fit,' she said on on Alex Cooper's podcast, Call Her Daddy.
She continued: 'Luckily, I was in a place in my life where it took me less time to realize that. It took us both less time to be like, "This doesn’t feel right, and we really don’t need to try so hard to make it work."'
'It’s all good. This is not feeling good. Let’s be friends. I love you, it’s all good let’s move on, you go do your thing … become the person that you’re becoming, and I’ll root for you,' she said.
Speaking of their reconciliation, she called it a 'fun moment'.
'I’m kind of impulsive in that way, I would say. If I feel it, I say it, and I’m not really good at not doing that,' she said. 'Then the worst place for it to live in is my mind and then I'm like Ryan Gosling in The Notebook building a house for this person.
'I would rather say it and see what happens, and then wake up the next day and find out that it’s been heavily documented,' she added.
'I opted for that route. It is what it is. It was a great route, it was a fun time. It was a fun moment.'
Though they are no longer together, she still spoke highly of her ex, praising him as a 'good guy.'
''I will always care about him and love him. He’s such a good person and I’m lucky because some people have exes that are awful, and he is not. He’s a really kind, good person,' she said.
The performer, who previously dated Camila Cabello for nearly two years between 2019 to 2021, did not divulge who Why Why Why is about (seen in 2021)
Last month, the pair Last month, the former couple were seen attending the final game between Argentina and Colombia at the Copa America.
Despite aiming to keep a low profile, a fan spotted Mendes and Cabello, 27, sitting in the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Just weeks later, however, she took to Instagram to admit to her fans that she had been 'going thru it lately' and was going through a 'heartbreak.'
Meanwhile, Mendes has been busy promoting his next album.
While speaking about the record on Instagram, he wrote: 'Honestly thank god for my friends and family. Life can be brutal but having a small group of people you deeply trust to walk you through makes it so much better. I have no idea how I would have made it through the last couple years let alone make an album without you.'
'Scott, Mike, Eddie, Andrew, Ziggy, Sylvie, Rachel, Brian, Prash, Sarah, Meghan, Connor, Tony, Aaliyah, mum, dad, Jocelyne, H.O.M, Matty. All of my Friends and Family, thank you for loving on me so hard. And to you guys who have been so unbelievably supportive and patient and loving thank you from the bottom of my heart.
While speaking about their 2023 reunion at the music festival in 2023, Cabello confirmed their rekindling didn't last long
'It wasn't even a decision, I think you are just kind of like, "Yeah this doesn't really—it's not a fit,' she said on on Alex Cooper's podcast, Call Her Daddy; seen in 2019
'I really hope you love this album, I do. I really really do. I hope it makes you feel warm and close to the earth like it does for me.'
Shaun also posted the announcement to his Instagram Story with the caption: 'Music really can be medicine.
'2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A year ago I couldn't step into a studio without falling into complete panic.
'So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift.'
In addition to the single, Why Why Why, he also released the song, Isn’t That Enough, on August 9.
Mendes has been busy promoting his next album, which comes out on October 18
Shawn has previously been very open about his mental health struggles.
The Stitches singer has spoken about how he meditates, journals, and uses breath work to deal with his anxiety and also revealed he likes to spend time in nature to feel calmer.
In 2022, the singer–songwriter announced he would was cancelling his world tour to focus on his mental health.
Before news of his cancelled tour broke, the hitmaker had already postponed some of the gigs.
But it was later confirmed via social media that all dates had been scrapped as he prioritized his wellbeing.
'I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away,' he explained.
Shawn revealed in an Instagram post to his fans at the time that he had hit breaking point after touring since he was just 15 and he needed to prioritise his wellbeing.
After the two-year hiatus, fans have gone wild with the news, taking to the comments to express their surprise at the singer's return.
In 2022, the singer–songwriter announced he would was cancelling his world tour to focus on his mental health
