Shawn Mendes Returns After Mental Health Struggles

Shawn Mendes has officially returned to the music scene with two new songs. Not only his music but also his appearance has drawn significant attention after a long hiatus. Shawn recently released two tracks, Why and Is Not That Enough, on digital music platforms to celebrate his birthday. Both songs are part of his fifth studio album, titled Shawn, and he has also launched a Why music video to promote his comeback.

For this return, Shawn Mendes has chosen the Country Pop genre with raw, rustic guitar sounds, shifting away from his previous upbeat or Latin Pop hits like Señorita. Both songs have received positive responses from fans, with the lyrics reflecting a matured perspective of the 26-year-old artist. “I thought I’d be a father by now. But I’m still just a kid who sometimes needs my mom around. Why? Why? Why?” Mendes sings in Why Why Why.

Fans have also been captivated by Shawn Mendes‘s transformed appearance after he stepped away from the spotlight in 2020 due to mental health issues. Known for his charming looks, youthfulness, and fit physique, Shawn Mendes’s style has become more rugged and mature, with longer, curly hair and a simple wardrobe of T-shirts and dark jeans.

His new musical style and image bring to mind Justin Bieber—another Canadian artist who shifted from the polished “Pop Prince” image to a more grounded, mature look with the release of his album Justice (2021).

Shawn Mendes has indeed made a powerful comeback, showcasing growth in both his music and appearance, and he’s ready to captivate fans once again in his musical journey ahead.

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his emotive voice and chart-topping hits like Stitches, Treat You Better, and Señorita. Born in 1998, Mendes gained early fame through social media cover videos, quickly rising to international stardom. His career is marked not only by his success on music charts but also by his heartfelt music, often exploring themes of love and personal growth. Despite taking a break for mental health reasons, Shawn has returned with a more mature sound and image, continuing to capture the hearts of fans worldwide.