Shawn Mendes' new song not holding back after public breakup
Mendes and Cabello announced the end of their roughly three-year relationship in November 2021 on Instagram
Shawn Mendes is working through his very public breakup with singer Camila Cabello with his new single, 'When You're Gone'.
Mendes called the up-tempo tune therapeutic and said it is about the "essence of processing a breakup and what that is and memories and all of these feelings kind of start flowing."
The hook of the song features the lyrics "It's hard for me to let go of you, I'm just trying to hold…". When asked if he is holding on, Mendes replied: "No, I'm not holding on."
Mendes and Cabello announced the end of their roughly three-year relationship in November 2021 on Instagram.
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While releasing music is always nerve-racking for the 23-year-old, he said he is happy fans are relating to the song 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 said touring is a creative life force that powers the part of him that is able to create music and be artistic, which is something he showcases in his music video for 'When You're Gone'.
