Why
Shawn Mendes Lyrics


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I know a girl, she's like a curse
We want each other, no one will break first
So many nights, tryna find someone new
They don't mean nothing compared to her, and I know

When people ask about us, now, we just brush it off
I don't know why we act like it means nothing at all
I wish that I could tell you that you're all that I want, yeah

I pretend that I'm not ready
Why do we put each other through hell?
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
And you say "Hi" like you just met me
Why do we put each other through hell?
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
Why can't we just get over ourselves?

When I hear you sing, it gets hard to breathe
Can't help but think every song's about me
And every line, every word that I write
You are the muse in the back of my mind, oh

Don't wanna ask about it 'cause you might brush it off
I'm afraid you think that it means nothing at all
I don't know why I won't admit that you're all I want

I pretend that I'm not ready
Why do we put each other through hell?
Why can't we just get over ourselves?
And you say "Hi" like you just met me
Why do we put each other through hell?
Why can't we just get over ourselves?

I pretend that (pretending like I'm not)
I'm not ready (I'm pretending like I mean)
Why do we put each other through hell? (yeah, yeah)

Why can't we just get over ourselves? (why, why, why)
And you say "Hi" like you just met me
Why do we put each other through hell? (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why can't we just get over ourselves?

I know a girl, she's like a curse
We want each other, no one will break first
So many nights, tryna find someone new
They don't mean nothing compared to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shawn Mendes's song Why are exploring the complexity of a relationship with someone that you cannot resist but who is also causing you pain. The song talks about a girl who is like a curse, someone who you cannot escape from even though you know being together causes you both to suffer. The singer is aware that constantly looking for someone new does not compare to the intensity of the connection with this person. However, both are pretending that their relationship means nothing at all, and they are just causing each other pain.


Shawn Mendes talks about the struggle of admitting that the other person is all that he wants. The fear of confessing feelings and being rejected is what keeps them trapped in this cycle of pain. The other person is the inspiration behind every song he writes, and every line he sings, which makes it hard to breathe. However, he is afraid to ask if she feels the same because he is scared she will brush it off as nothing. The cycle of pretending and hiding their true feelings is a form of self-torture that causes them to put each other through hell. The song ends with the singer admitting that nights trying to find someone new do not mean anything compared to the person he is singing about because they are the curse he cannot escape from.


Line by Line Meaning

I know a girl, she's like a curse
There's this girl, she's like a never-ending problem


We want each other, no one will break first
We both want each other, but neither of us is willing to be the first to back down


So many nights, trying to find someone new
I've spent countless nights trying to find someone else, but no one compares to her


They don't mean nothing compared to her, and I know
Despite my efforts to move on, I know that no one else measures up to her


When people ask about us, now, we just brush it off
When others inquire about our relationship, we pretend it's not a big deal and avoid the topic


I don't know why we act like it means nothing at all
Although we pretend our relationship doesn't matter, we both know deep down that it does


I wish that I could tell you that you're all that I want, yeah
I want to tell you that you're the only person I want, but I'm too scared to admit it


I pretend that I'm not ready
I act like I'm not ready for a serious relationship


Why do we put each other through hell?
Why do we make our relationship so difficult and painful?


Why can't we just get over ourselves?
Why can't we let go of our pride and admit how we truly feel?


And you say hi like you just met me
You act like we're just acquaintances when I see you


When I hear you sing, it gets hard to breathe
When I hear you sing, it takes my breath away


Can't help but think every song's about me
I can't help but feel like every song you sing is about our relationship


You are the muse in the back of my mind, oh
You inspire me to write music and lyrics, even if you don't know it


Don't want to ask about it 'cause you might brush it off
I don't want to ask you about our relationship because I'm afraid you'll dismiss it


I'm afraid you think that it means nothing at all
I'm scared that you don't value our relationship like I do


I don't know why I won't admit that you're all I want
I don't understand why I can't confess that you're the only person I want to be with




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Scott Harris Friedman, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jogosoutros4723

Are you being serious? 😅
Cuz it's like very the oposite

"I stepped off the stage with nothing left
All the lights were fuckin’ with my head
But here I am, singing songs again
Why why why"

Like "why am i doing this when a not ok?"
Probably because the label gave a sentence



All comments from YouTube:

@alexkunce

Shawn looks like he got married, had kids, and has lived in the woods for years until the main characters track him down so he can go on one last mission with them. Also, at one point he fights a bunch of people easily to show he still has game.

@LightningMqueensMother

Real

@alexandratauhid7458

😆😆

@coj9183

Couldn't say that any better

@naatggeo

literally Nick Jonas in Jumanji

@HarshanaIlango

This is so freakin accurate 😂

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@aditinavale2904

The Shawn era is back

@WAKE4DO

YES THE SHAWN ERA IS BACK ❤🎉
&
MY HEART ERA IS ALSO BACK😂😂

@306chaudhary

Allways there for u dear beautiful lady ❤

@newsongoutnow

Yesss finally! I’m not his biggest fan but I know about the hits!!! Discovering more of him so this will be my first era as a fan! i am a 14 boy from Hong Kong, I'd appreciate it if you'd listen to some of the tracks I've done tysm xoxo. Still a new fan of Shawn and getting to know the his discography more

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