Shawn Mendes has officially embarked on a new era of his music career with the release of two new singles, "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough," from his upcoming fifth album, "Shawn." The Canadian singer-songwriter dropped his new tracks on Thursday, Aug. 8, which also happens to be his 26th birthday.
The singles are his first new solo material since 2023's "What the Hell Are We Dying For?" and serve as a precursor to his highly anticipated album. His last record, "Wonder," was released in 2020. "Why Why Why" comes with a music video directed by Anthony Wilson and Connor Brashier and features Mendes performing in various serene yet melancholic settings, including a barn, a river and an empty venue.
The MV seemingly echoes the introspective and emotional tone of the song, which deals with the pain of a lost love and the lingering impact of what could have been, according to People . In the song's final verse, Mendes sings, "Thought I was about to be a father..
. Shook me to the core, I’m still a kid. Sometimes I still cry out for my mother.
Why why why? Why why why?" — a verse that has stirred speculation among fans about the personal experiences behind the lyrics. Late last month, Mendes announced his upcoming album by unveiling its album cover and video trailer on Instagram . He also included a heartfelt message detailing the process of making it in his caption.
"Music really can be medicine," Mendes wrote. "2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A .