

Honestly, thank goodness.New music Fridays are a thrilling, yet daunting prospect for any music lover. Whether you're in the mood for something wholesome, sexy, or a little bit of both, Shawn Mendes has probably written a guitar-heaven, R&B-flavored pop anthem about it. It makes me want to say, "Sis, what are you waiting for? The man's about to go to Japan!" Whether you and your crush scoot off to Japan, or a few states over for a baecation, "Lost in Japan" captures the thrill that travel and a new lover can bring. The juiciest part of the song comes when Mendes quietly points out the chemistry between him and his crush: I could feel the tension / We could cut it with a knife / I know it's more than just a friendship / I can hear you think I'm right, yeah/ Do I gotta convince you / That you shouldn't fall asleep? / It'll only be a couple hours / And I'm about to leave It's gentle but catchy, and as romantic as it gets: A crush you can't ignore, a dreamy spur-of-the-moment trip to Japan, and Shawn Mendes asking if he can sweep you off your feet. You can't help but snap your fingers or pop your hip. "Lost in Japan" is a God-tier Mendes song.

Here are five more solid Mendes lyrics about sex and romance that'll put butterflies in your belly and send a tingle down your spine. Mendes' songs contain as many multitudes as love itself. When it comes to Shawn Mendes song lyrics about love - both the sweet and spicy aspects - it's no surprise the Canadian singer-songwriter has more than a few good bops.įor example, Mendes straight-up tells his crush that she should be with him on "Treat You Better," singing, "I know I can treat you better than he can / And any girl like you deserves a gentleman." More on the cute side, "Nervous" is literally just about being nervous when you're in the same room as your crush: "All you did was look my way / And my heart started to race / And my hands started to shake." And then, Mendes has songs like "Particular Taste," where he sings about being attracted to "bad" girls (possibly with a kinky side): "She'll take your name and number / Then she'll hit erase and walk away / But ooh, she's so specific when she's at my place." (He's opened up about his anxiety in interviews, as well as on "In My Blood.") But it's just as easy to recognize he's a certified heartthrob, especially when some of his tracks are so sexy. It's so easy to love him when he comes off as such a sweetheart, cares deeply about activism (see: his music video for "Youth" with Khalid), and is so vocal about the importance of mental health.


If there's any artist today that has the whole sexy-but-sweet thing totally down, it's Shawn Mendes.
