Shawn Mendes is making waves with his new single “Why Why Why”, where he reveals a deeply personal moment—he thought he was “about to be a father.” Released on August 8 as part of his upcoming album “Shawn”, the song hints at a pregnancy scare that left the 26-year-old grappling with his emotions.
In the track, Shawn candidly sings, “I thought I was about to be a father / Shook me to the core, I’m still a kid / Sometimes I still cry out for my mother,” reflecting his inner turmoil. The song also touches on past relationships and difficult decisions. “Sweating through the sheets, shakin’ in bed / Visions of her naked in my head / But I went off and chose myself instead,” he continues, revealing the personal struggles he’s faced in choosing his own path.
The “Stitches” singer has been linked to high-profile names like Camila Cabello, Jocelyne Miranda, and Sabrina Carpenter in the past. However, the song appears to offer a glimpse into his emotional state following a past relationship, though he doesn’t specify which one. As of yet, neither Shawn nor his team has commented further on the song’s revealing lyrics.
For Shawn, creating new music has been a healing process. In a July Instagram post, he opened up about his mental health journey, sharing how difficult the last two years have been. “Two years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was,” he wrote. “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.”
The journey to self-discovery seems to have coincided with his high-profile breakup with Camila Cabello in 2021. Although the two briefly rekindled their romance in the summer of 2023, Camila has since stated that a romantic reunion isn’t likely. “It doesn’t feel right,” she said in an interview on Call Her Daddy, reflecting on their relationship and emphasizing that they’ve moved on as friends.
As fans eagerly await the full release of Shawn’s album, his vulnerability in “Why Why Why” signals a new, introspective chapter in his music.
