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.
Sweater Weather
Shawn Mendes Lyrics
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I want the world in my hands
I hate the beach
But I stand
In California with my toes in the sand
Use the sleeves of my sweater
Let's have an adventure
Head in the clouds but my gravity's centered
You in those little high-waisted shorts, oh
She knows what I think about
And what I think about
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirt, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no
'Cause it's too cold
For you here and now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
And if I may just take your breath away
I don't mind if there's not much to say
Sometimes the silence guides our minds
So move to a place so far away
The goose bumps start to raise
The minute that my left hand meets your waist
And then I watch your face
Put my finger on your tongue
'Cause you love to taste, yeah
These hearts adore
Everyone the other beats hardest for
Inside this place is warm
Outside it starts to pour
Coming down
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirt, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no, no, no
'Cause it's too cold
For you here and now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
'Cause it's too cold
For you here and now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
The holes of my sweater...
The lyrics to Shawn Mendes's song "Sweater Weather" explore the emotions of a man who wants to conquer the world and experience everything life has to offer. The opening lines “All I am is a man, I want the world in my hands” suggest a sense of ambition and desire for more. Despite his hesitation toward the beach, the man finds himself standing in California with his socks in the sand, using his sweater sleeves to wipe the sand from his toes. The lyrics suggest that the man wants to escape the mundane and everyday routine, and asks his partner to join him on an adventure.
The chorus unfolds with a repetition of “one love, two mouths/one love, one house/no shirt, no blouse/just us, you find out/nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no” indicating that the two are alone on this escapade and are focused solely on each other. The third verse gets more intimate with the man's partner, suggesting a physical connection as well, with lyrics like “put my finger on your tongue/’cause you love to taste, yeah.”
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the cold weather and the man’s desire to hold his partner close, with the metaphorical image of both hands in the holes of his sweater. The closing lyrics, “the holes of my sweater” provide the song’s title and suggests the intimacy shared between the partners.
Line by Line Meaning
All I am is a man
I'm just an ordinary guy
I want the world in my hands
I have big aspirations
I hate the beach
I don't enjoy the seaside
But I stand
I'm still willing to go there
In California with my toes in the sand
Although I don't like it, I'm enjoying the moment
Use the sleeves of my sweater
I'll cover my hands to keep warm
Let's have an adventure
Let's do something fun
Head in the clouds but my gravity's centered
I have lofty dreams but I'm grounded
Touch my neck and I'll touch yours
Let's be intimate
You in those little high-waisted shorts, oh
You look amazing in those shorts
She knows what I think about
She understands my thoughts
And what I think about
I'm transparent with her
One love, two mouths
We're in love and committed
One love, one house
We live together and share everything
No shirt, no blouse
We're comfortable with each other
Just us, you find out
We keep things private
Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no
I'm completely honest with you
'Cause it's too cold
The weather is chilly
For you here and now
It's uncomfortable for you at the moment
So let me hold
I'll warm you up with a hug
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
I'll share my warmth with you
And if I may just take your breath away
I want to impress you
I don't mind if there's not much to say
Silence is okay
Sometimes the silence guides our minds
Quiet moments can be profound
So move to a place so far away
Let's escape reality
The goose bumps start to raise
You're feeling excited
The minute that my left hand meets your waist
I feel an instant connection
And then I watch your face
I admire your beauty
Put my finger on your tongue
I want to share an intimate moment
'Cause you love to taste, yeah
You enjoy sensual experiences
These hearts adore
We cherish each other
Everyone the other beats hardest for
We're completely devoted to each other
Inside this place is warm
Inside ourselves is where we find comfort
Outside it starts to pour
The world can be tumultuous
Coming down
Life can be challenging
The holes of my sweater...
My sweater is a symbol of our connection
Contributed by Jake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rahme Kozad
All i am is a man
I want the world in my hands
I hate the beach
But I stand in California with my toes in the sand
Use the sleeves of my sweater
Let’s have an adventure
Head in the clouds but my gravity’s centred
Touch my neck and I’ll touch yours
You in those little high waisted shorts, oh
She knows what I think about
And what I think about
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirt, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing that wouldn’t tell you about no
‘Cause it’s too cold whoa
For you here and now
So let me hold whoa
Both your hands in my holes on my sweater
And if I may just take your breath away
I don’t mind if there’s not much to say
Sometimes the silence guides our minds to
So move to a place so far away
The goosebumps start to rise
The minute that my left hand meets your waist
And then I watch your face
Put my finger on your tongue
‘Cause you love the taste yeah
These hearts adore,
Every other beat the other one beats for
Inside this place is warm
Outside it starts to pour
Coming down
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirt, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing that wouldn’t wanna tell you about, no no
‘Cause it’s too cold whoa
For you here and now
So let me hold whoa
Both your hands in my holes on my sweater
‘Cause it’s too cold whoa
For you here and now
So let me hold whoa
Both your hands in my holes on my sweater
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
‘Cause it’s too cold whoa
For you here and now
So let me hold whoa
Both your hands in my holes on my sweater
it’s too cold whoa
For you here and now
So let me hold whoa
Both your hands in my holes on my sweater
It’s too cold,
It’s too cold
The holes of my sweater
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[Verse 1]
And all I am is a man
I want the world in my hands
I hate the beach but I stand
In California with my toes in the sand
Use the sleeves of my sweater
Let's have an adventure
Head in the clouds but my gravity's centered
Touch my neck and I'll touch yours
You in those little high waisted shorts, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
She knows what I think about
And what I think about
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirt, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing that I wouldn’t wanna tell you about, no
[Chorus]
'Cause it's too cold for you here
And now, so let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
[Verse 2]
And if I may just take your breath away
I don't mind if there's not much to say
Sometimes the silence guides a mind
To move to a place so far away
The goosebumps start to raise
The minute that my left hand meets your waist
And then I watch your face
Put my finger on your tongue
'Cause you love the taste, yeah
These hearts adore
Everyone the other beats hardest for
Inside this place is warm
Outside it starts to pour
[Pre-Chorus]
Comin' down
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirt, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about
No, no, no
[Chorus]
'Cause it's too cold for you here
And now, so let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
'Cause it's too cold for you here
And now, so let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater, woah
[Outro]
And it's too cold, it's too cold
The holes of my sweater
Medina🫀
And all I am is a man
I want the world in my hands
I hate the beach
But I stand in California with my toes in the sand
Use the sleeves on my sweater
Lets have an adventure
Head in the clouds but my gravity centered
Touch my neck and I'll touch yours
You in those little high waisted shorts
Oh, she knows what I think about
And what I think about
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirts, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing I really wanna tell you about no
'Cause it's too cold, whoa
For you here
And now, so let me hold, whoa
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
And if I may just take your breath away
I don't mind if there's not much to say
Sometimes the silence guides your mind
So move to a place so far away
The goosebumps start to race
The minute…
Shawn Mendes
i love u guys
Katie Sayer
Love you too! This is an amazing cover, you should definitely make more!
fatima jerez
every time i hear this song i think about you... :)
Emily McDonald
You're going to be famous... I love you!
Rosie Martinez
I love you too
August
damn this dude is talented asf bruh
why isn't he famous yet?
Deshika Lokesh
😂😂😂
Patrisya
He is tho
myself
@Patrisya you don't get the joke right
Peanut butter chocolate
@Patrisya 😭