Hello, hi and welcome!
One artist I've really been enjoying is Shawn Mendes. It all started really when I heard Treat You Better; I was never a huge fan of Stitches or the song he did with Camila Cabello, but when I heard Treat You Better it really got me intrigued with his second album which was released today.
So after listening to it this afternoon I thought I would give you my thoughts about it.
LEGGO.
RUIN.
I think it sounds like a John Mayer song to be honest, but that's not a bad thing - I like John Mayer! It's quite a slow song about speaking with an ex who has moved on and asking if they still think of him.
Favourite Lyrics: "I'm not trying to ruin any happiness but darling don't you know that i'm the only one, for ya?"
MERCY.
This isn't one of my favourites from the album but that's just my personal opinion. I think this song could be interpreted in more than one way, and not necessarily be about letting go of a relationship with a spouse.
Favourite Lyrics: "Even though you have good intentions, I need you to set me free."
TREAT YOU BETTER.
This song is the reason I started to like Shawn Mendes to begin with. I think this song resinates with people quite well, I've been in a situation where someone believed they can treat me better than the person I was with at the time.
Favourite Lyrics: "Give me a sign, take my hand we'll be fine, promise I won't let you down."
THREE EMPTY WORDS.
A really cute little song but not a favourite. A song about being in a loveless relationship and trying to make it work.
Favourite Lyrics: "It might be easier to stay, but it'll never be the same."
DON'T BE A FOOL.
A definite favourite of mine. At the beginning the melody reminds me of Hallelujah by Rufus Wainwright. It's quite a sad song about someone who can't love someone properly because of their inner issues.
Favourite Lyrics: "Don't be a fool, and say that you love me. 'Cus you'll find a man who will stand by your side and be there for you."
LIKE THIS.
I connect with this song on so many levels. He can literally sing anything and it sounds poetic.
Favourite Lyrics: "I try to ignore you, try to go on with my day. But i still pick up the phone, get lost in what you say."
NO PROMISES.
I love this song and I've seen quite a few people tweet about it too. It's probably one of the most upbeat songs on the album, with an almost Spanish style backing track.
Favourite Lyrics: "Please no promises, because i know the consequences."
LIGHTS ON.
This song just makes me love Shawn Mendes, i can't help but think this song would be 10x better if he collabed with someone though.
Favourites Lyrics: "I wanna love you with the lights on, and hold you 'til the nights gone."
HONEST.
This song is literally just him and a guitar and i obviously love it. He basically sings about not being able to be enough for her. And its so.damn.cute.
Favourite Lyrics: "You deserve more, than i can promise and baby I'm just tryna be honest."
PATIENCE.
This song connects so well to a situation I've been in and I just feel like Shawn Mendes is my spirit animal to be honest. A song about someone who can't make their mind up whether they want to be with you or not.
Favourite Lyrics: "I always give in when you tell me lies to reassure me. I always make the same mistakes. Ooh, you give me a little taste, love me and then you take it from me."
BAD REPUTATION.
This song reminds me of One Direction - She's Not Afraid, the story line is similar not the tunes. A song about a girl who is known for the wrong reasons but he knows the real her.
Favourite Lyrics: "I don't care about what they think about you baby, they don't know what you've been through."
UNDERSTAND.
A song about how Shawn is coping with growing up and what comes with it. He also has a cute monologue half way through it and he's just so cute.
Favourite Lyrics: "I've been on this train too long, people getting off and on."
Least Favourite Song(s):
- Mercy
- Three Empty Words
Favourite Songs(s):
- Treat You Better
- Don't Be A Fool
- Patience
- Honest
Rating Out of Ten?:
8. Solid 8 for this album!
Buy it?:
I'm thinking of buying a hard copy from HMV.
Thanks for reading!
Natalie xx
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