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.
Youth
Shawn Mendes Lyrics
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Mhm, mhm
Here I am, stuck on this couch
Scrolling through my notes
Heart was broken, still no growing, nah
Waking up to headlines
My heart is broken
But I keep going
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
Never losing sight of the one I keep inside
Now, I know it
Yeah, I know it
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
It's hard to sleep at night
Oh, and what's outside?
Feeling hopeless
I need focus
You hit me with words
I never heard come out your mouth
To be honest
I don't want it, no
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away (can't take my youth)
You can't take my youth away (oh, oh, yeah)
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today (oh)
You can't take my youth away (youth away)
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away (oh, yeah)
You can't take my youth away (can't take)
This soul of mine will never break (my youth)
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away (oh, oh, yeah)
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
In the song Youth, Shawn Mendes takes on the theme of growing up and resilience in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that despite the challenges, he is determined to keep his youth and not let his heartbreak change him. He reflects on the hardships of growing up and how they can leave one feeling hopeless, but he maintains a hopeful outlook by focusing on his inner self.
The opening lines have Shawn Mendes scrolling through his notes, feeling stuck on his couch and heartbroken, yet hopeful. The headlines he wakes up to are filled with devastation, but he keeps going. The lyrics show a shift in his direction as he moves on from the pain and refuses to let it turn into hate. The chorus echoes the message of resilience, as he asserts that no one can take away his youth, suggesting that he will not let the challenges he faces define him.
The second verse shows Shawn Mendes struggling to sleep at night, unsure of what lies outside. He reflects on the hurtful words that were said to him but he refuses to let them change him. The bridge repeats the message that pain won't change him, rather he is determined to focus and not lose sight of who he is. The closing lines of the song repeat the chorus, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the unwavering determination to hold onto his youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Mhm, mhm
Vocalizations indicating agreement and understanding
Here I am, stuck on this couch
I am feeling stagnant, lacking motivation and inspiration
Scrolling through my notes
Looking back at reminders and memories of the past
Heart was broken, still no growing, nah
My emotions are hurt but I am not letting them impede on my personal growth
Waking up to headlines
Starting a new day and being faced with negative news in the media
Filled with devastation again
Feeling overwhelmed with sadness and sorrow after seeing news of tragedies
My heart is broken
I am deeply affected by the negative events around me
But I keep going
I am persevering in spite of the difficulties and hardships
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
I am experiencing suffering but I refuse to let it transform into negative emotions towards others
No, I won't let it change me
I am determined to remain true to myself and my values
Never losing sight of the one I keep inside
I will not forget the essence of who I am and what makes me unique
Now, I know it
I have come to the realization of my values and beliefs
You can't take my youth away
My sense of youthfulness, enthusiasm and hope for the future cannot be diminished by anyone or anything else
This soul of mine will never break
My innermost self cannot be fractured or destroyed by outside forces
As long as I wake up today
As long as I am alive and breathing, I will hold onto my sense of self and never lose it
It's hard to sleep at night
I am struggling to find peace and restfulness
Oh, and what's outside?
I am constantly thinking about the world around me and the negative events happening
Feeling hopeless
I am experiencing a deep sense of despair and lack of optimism
I need focus
I am searching for a way to regain direction and concentration
You hit me with words
You used hurtful language against me
I never heard come out your mouth
You said things that were unexpected and surprising from you
To be honest
To be truthful and sincere
I don't want it, no
I do not desire or need these negative and hurtful words
This soul of mine will never break
My innermost self will always remain strong and intact, despite the negativity around me
As long as I wake up today (oh)
I will remain firm in my sense of self, as long as I am alive
You can't take my youth away (youth away)
Nobody can take away my sense of youthfulness, joy, and hope for the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Geoffrey Elliott Warburton, Khalid Robinson, Scott Harris Friedman, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger, Nolan Joseph Lambroza
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gabriellasilva4719
Here I am, stuck on this couch
Scrolling through my notes
Heart was broken, still not growing, nah
Waking up to headlines
Filled with devastation again
My heart is broken
But I keep going
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
Never losing sight of the one I keep inside
Now, I know it
Yeah, I know it
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
It's hard to sleep at night
Knowing what's outside
Feeling hopeless
I need focus
You hit me with words I never heard
Come out your mouth
To be honest
I don't want it, no
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away (youth away)
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
@MrNight-dg1ug
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Their "police" are killing everyone left and right.
And you're pretty fucking racist if you think only black people are killed by white people.
I bet you think George Floyd was a lovely man, too. He was addicted to cocaine and meth, and he robbed pregnant women at gunpoint.
Your counterpoint of calling me a "Karen" or "a trump supporter" is hilarious, as I am neither.
But alas, ignorance is bliss.
You've been brainwashed by media.
Dumb fuck.
@allisonflores4951
Why do their voices match so well. Like I’m crying
@aishax8684
Allison Flores Me too 😭😭
@tenorbuds
Shawn Mendes and Khalid voices fit so well together... I'm living this collab so much. Not to mention Shawn's new album is so lit.....with this song, Lost In Japan, In My Blood, and others, I'm left speechless. Thank you Shawn for giving the world your music. You continue to inspire me and make my day...we just covered "Youth" on my channel, hope you will watch it. I can't get the chorus out of my head.
@squaremosquito95
nahhh
@ZEN-tn4wp
Would 21 pilots and shawn Mendes make a song together?
@lvny2733
@@ZEN-tn4wp hopefully
@zainlang1633
tenorbuds xxeccxxx
@vaggeliskiki9837
Oh, yeah♪
@vaggeliskiki9837
"Pain but I won't let it change into hate"
I felt that lyric
@Geoffrey454
very poignant right now with the coronavirus and George Floyd murder looming over us like a heavy, heartbreaking weight.