Ahead of the official release of his new album, SHAWN, after a four-year hiatus, Shawn Mendes has recently been performing the song “The Mountain,” the tenth track on the album, at concerts to gauge audience reactions.

Shawn Mendes publicly revealed his sexual orientation surprising many

Notably, the lyrics of “The Mountain” have generated significant interest online. The song includes lines like: “I’ve changed my mind / You can say what you need to say / You can say I’m too young / You can say I’m too old / You can say I like girls or boys / Whatever fits your mold.”

Many have suggested that the singer, born in 1998, uses these lyrics to address the ongoing rumors about his sexuality that have persisted for years. In the past, Shawn Mendes has faced numerous questions about his sexual orientation since he was very young and in the public eye. Through the lyrics of “The Mountain,” Shawn Mendes asserts that he is unbothered by the gossip and that people can “call it whatever you want.”

The “Stitches” singer expressed that public discussions and judgments about his sexuality feel like “an invasion of something very personal to me,” and he feels fear in a society that is eager to judge such matters.

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During the concert, Shawn performed “The Mountain,” which notably features the lines: “You can say I like girls or boys / Whatever fits your mold.” According to the artist, the song allows him to express his feelings and thoughts on sexuality in a way that resonates deeply with his soul.

Shawn Mendes entered the entertainment industry at just 15 years old. The pop star shared that he feels disadvantaged for not being able to experience that crucial age like a normal teenager. “I didn’t have many opportunities to do the things that 15-year-olds typically do, or to explore myself like others my age. I’m trying to be brave and allow myself to be a person and feel everything,” he expressed.

Many have noticed a shift in Shawn Mendes’ responses to questions about his sexuality. He previously vehemently denied rumors circulating on social media and in interviews, but now he speaks about the topic with more caution and openness. Fans have rallied to support the 26-year-old artist, urging the public to stop scrutinizing the personal lives of artists or anyone else.

After Shawn Mendes’ comments, his ex-girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter unexpectedly had her name brought up online due to the coincidence of her past relationships. Joshua Basset, another of Sabrina’s exes, publicly identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community in 2021, while Shawn Mendes has faced numerous rumors regarding his sexuality and indicated he is in the process of self-discovery. Both men have also been involved in love triangles with different female stars (Sabrina – Joshua – Olivia Rodrigo / Sabrina – Shawn – Camila Cabello).