The young pop artist spoke publicly in an interview about sexuality and stated that the song helped him understand his position
The singer Shawn Mendes publicly addressed issues related to his sexuality during a show on the “For Friends and Family” tour, held in the state of Colorado, in the United States, last Monday, 28. During his performance, Mendes shared personal reflections while introducing his new song “The Mountain”, which addresses rumors about his sexual orientation. The artist stated: “I’m just discovering it like everyone else.”
Before performing the song, Mendes recalled the early start of his career at the age of 15, a period in which he began to dedicate himself intensely to music and travel. According to him, this frenetic pace deprived him of typical adolescence experiences, including the exploration of personal aspects such as sexuality.
My sexuality has always been a topic debated by people since I was very young,” he said. Shawn. He classified this attention as an invasion of an extremely personal field and emphasized the intrinsic complexity of the issue of sexuality. “It always felt like an intrusion into something very personal to me. Something I was discovering in myself, something I had yet to discover and still have to discover,” he reflected.
‘The Mountain’
Mendes highlighted the importance of composing “The Mountain” as a way to express his most intimate feelings on the topic. For him, the song represents a means of truly connecting with his audience and embracing his own truth. The singer highlighted his desire to be authentic and close to his fans, highlighting: “The truth about my life and my sexuality is that I’m just discovering it like everyone else.”
The artist also commented on the challenges faced when approaching the topic in a society full of judgments. “I’m trying to be really brave and just allow myself to be human and feel things,” he said before launching into the song. This special moment was widely shared on social media by his admirers.
Life off stage
Throughout his professional career, Mendes He often dealt with speculation about his sexuality. In an interview given to the “Armchair Expert” podcast by Dax Shepard In December 2020, he expressed frustration with prejudice faced by gay friends due to their sexual orientation. At the time, the artist revealed: “I felt real anger [da mídia e sociedade] for those people.”
Although persistent comments about his sensitivity and high-pitched voice have been cause for questioning since he was a teenager, Mendes He has always maintained public relationships with women. He dated Camila Cabello for four years and was the target of rumors about a possible romance with Sabrina Carpenter.
Source: Maxima
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