His second studio album Illuminate (2016) also debuted at number one in the US, with its singles "Treat You Better" and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" reaching the top 10 in several countries. His self-titled third studio album (2018) was supported by the lead single "In My Blood". The album's number one debut in the US made Mendes the third-youngest artist to achieve three number one albums. In 2019, he released the hit singles "If I Can't Have You" and "Señorita", with the latter peaking atop the US Billboard Hot 100. His fourth studio album, Wonder (2020), made Mendes the youngest male artist ever to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums.
Among his accolades, Mendes has won 13 SOCAN awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, eight Juno Awards, eight iHeartRadio MMVAs, two American Music Awards, and received three nominations for a Grammy Award and one nomination for a Brit Award. In 2018, Time named Mendes as one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list.
Bad Reputation
Shawn Mendes Lyrics
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She takes the long way home
And all of my friends seen her naked
Or so the story goes
Mistakes we all make them
But they won't let it go
She's got a bad reputation
But I know what they don't, mhm
And I don't care what they say about you baby
They don't know what you've been through
And trust me, I could be the one to treat you like a lady
Let me see what's underneath, all I need is you
She's got a bad reputation
Nobody gets too close
A sight of a soul when it's breaking
Making my heart grow cold
And into the deeper she's sinking
I'm begging her please don't let go
She's got a bad reputation
But she's all that, she's all I want though, mhm
Sing it out
And I don't care what they say about you baby
They don't know what you've been through
And trust me, I could be the one to treat you like a lady
Let me see what's underneath, all I need is you
Uh
Oh
Uh, uh, uh-ooh
Uh, uh, uh-ooh
Nobody knows the way that I know her, said
Nobody knows the weight that's on her shoulders, said
Nobody knows the way that I know her, said
She got it bad, she got it bad
Nobody knows the way that I know her, said
Nobody knows the weight that's on her shoulders, said
Nobody knows the way that I know her, said
She got it bad, she got it bad, yeah
They don't know what you've been through, no
Trust me, I could be the one to treat you like a lady (I don't wanna, I don't wanna)
Let me see what's underneath, all I need is you, yeah
No, no, no
Oh, yeah
Let me see what's underneath, all I need is you
Oh
Oh, yeah
Woah
Let me see, babe, what's underneath, all I need is you
She got a bad reputation
She takes the long way home
Thank you
The lyrics of Shawn Mendes's song Bad Reputation tell the story of a girl who is judged and ostracized by her peers because of her supposed promiscuity or wild behavior. Mendes sings about how all his friends have seen her naked, but he wants to see past her bad reputation and get to know her better. He acknowledges that everyone makes mistakes, but society holds certain people to higher standards than others. Despite her bad reputation, Mendes knows there's more to her than meets the eye, and he wants her to know that he sees her for who she truly is.
The chorus of the song is especially poignant, as Mendes sings about not caring what others say about her because they don't know what she's been through. He wants to treat her with respect and kindness, to "let me see what's underneath." The bridge of the song repeats the phrase "nobody knows the way that I know her" several times, emphasizing the idea that only he can truly understand her and what she's going through. Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on judgment and the importance of seeing people for who they truly are, regardless of their reputation.
Line by Line Meaning
She got a bad reputation
People think negatively about her because of her past actions
She takes the long way home
She avoids confronting her problems or past mistakes
And all of my friends seen her naked
Rumors have spread about her intimate life, and many people have heard about it
Or so the story goes
The credibility of the rumors is questionable
Mistakes we all make them
Everyone has made errors in judgement or actions before
But they won't let it go, no
Others judge her harshly and won't forgive or forget her past mistakes
'Cause she's got a bad reputation
Her negative image has been established, and people tend to believe the worst about her
But I know what they don't
Despite her reputation, the artist believes that there is good in her that others cannot see
And I don't care what they say about you baby
The artist is sympathetic to her situation and is not affected by others' opinions
They don't know what you've been through
Others do not understand her past experiences and the reasons behind her actions
Trust me, I could be the one to treat you like a lady
The singer believes he can offer her a better future and different treatment from what she has experienced before
Let me see what's underneath, all I need is you
The artist is interested in seeing the real, vulnerable side of her and wants to pursue a relationship with her
Nobody gets too close
People are hesitant to form close relationships with her because of her reputation
A sight of a soul when it's breaking
The singer sees that she is struggling internally and is breaking down emotionally
Making my heart grow cold
The singer is worried about her problems and feels emotionally distant because of them
And into the deeper she's sinking
Her problems are becoming more severe and difficult to overcome
I'm begging her please don't let go
The artist cares for her deeply and wants to help her through her struggles
She's got a bad reputation
Her reputation is still a barrier to forming positive relationships and overcoming her problems
But she's all that, all I want though
The singer is still attracted to her and wants to pursue a relationship despite her reputation and struggles
Nobody knows the way that I know her, said
The artist has a unique insight into her personality and situation that others do not have
Nobody knows the weight that's on her shoulders, said
Her problems are not understood or acknowledged by others
She got it bad, she got it bad
Her problems are severe and difficult to overcome
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Geoffrey Warburton, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes
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