Celebrity
The singer opened up about the experience in a new interview.
Shawn Mendes isnt ready to become a father just yet.
I thought I was about to be a father, he sings on the bridge.
Later, when one of his musical collaborators suggested opening up about it in a song, he hesitated.
And then I was like, why am I doing this?
It prompted him to be more honest in his songwriting.
And also, I wanted to break down any walls that were remaining, between me and people listening.
Speaking toTheTimes, he explained that he was severely depressed offstage, though he found beauty in playing shows.
I just didnt recognize myself, he said.
I was a shell like talking to a wall.
Im just going hard left.
That hard left involved pouring his emotions out onShawn, which he recorded over the past two years.
Healing takes time, he said.
More than you want.
And its beautiful, because you might be healing and expressing at the same time.
it’s possible for you to be joyful and grieving simultaneously.
