
Everything means nothing if we can’t have SHAWN!
By Madison Kerth — Written on Jul 19, 2019
Photo: Instagram: @shawnmendes

One of God’s greatest gifts to millennial culture was Vine (RIP). The now-unavailable app was responsible for keeping thousands of users entertained for hours with 6-second videos of pure joy. Most of the content from Vine was of the comedic genre, but the app was also instrumental in launching the careers of singers, songwriters, and a few now-YouTube stars.
In 2013, Shawn Mendes gained a following posting quick covers of popular songs. Who could forget his Earth-shattering rendition of Summertime Sadness? I genuinely remember where I was and what I was doing when I saw it for the first time. And with a few posts, America’s obsession with this Canadian performer began.
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Since his Vine days, Shawn has signed with Island and Republic Records to produce three studio albums, launched three world tours, and stolen the hearts of every 20-something girl across the planet.
Shawn also caught the attention of the international agency, Wilhelmina Models. In 2017, he walked the "Emporio Armani Spring 2018" show in Milan, Italy and later became the ambassador for Emporio Armani's entire "Fall-Winter 2018-2019" watch collection. This year, Shawn broke the internet with his Calvin Klein partnership. I can neither confirm nor deny the fact that those posters are currently hanging in my bedroom…
Shawn has also made a few TV appearances. He’s been on all of the major celebrity talk shows like The Ellen Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He performed in the televised broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II’s 92nd birthday. He was even featured in an episode of The 100 on the CW as a musically inclined teen in the throes of a dystopian future.
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Whether you and your besties are riding with the windows down and jamming out to “If I Can’t Have You” or “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” your summer is sure to be one to remember with Shawn Mendes on your playlist.
Beyond writing the perfect summer bops, it is impossible to ignore Shawn’s literally god-like looks and sexy song lyrics. We are sure to be going all heart-eyes over these Instagram posts and Shawn Mendes quotes for the foreseeable future!
1. He's so sporty.
2. He's a mama's boy.
Love you, don’t know how I’d live without you! Happy Mother’s Day mum x
A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) on May 12, 2019 at 8:37am PDT
3. He wants to give it all to a lucky lady.
"Take a piece of my heart and make it all your own so when we are apart you'll never be alone." —Shawn Mendes in "Never Be Alone"
4. That SMILE!
5. He has so much gratitude for the fans that brought him to where he is today.
Wow overwhelmed with gratitude all of a sudden. My life is crazy.. thank you so much
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) May 5, 2019
6. He has so much love to give.
"Every time I see you, baby, I get lost. If I'm dreaming, baby, please don't wake me up." — Shawn Mendes in "Fallin' All In You"
7. He's so snuggly!
8. He is doing what he loves and we STAN that!
There’s literally nothing in the entire world I want to do more than come and play shows for you guys. Its my favourite thing of all time
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) January 10, 2019
9. Could you even imagine hearing this in person?
"I wanna love you with the lights on, keep you up all night long. Darling, I wanna see every inch of you. I get lost in the way you move." — Shawn Mendes in "Lights On"
10. He has such a pure outlook on life.
Be aggressive with love!!!!!!! show it! Scream it! Feel it! Go nuts with it. Why not
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) December 15, 2018
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11. I have no words...
Thank you @calvinklein #MYTRUTH #MYCALVINS x
A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) on May 8, 2019 at 4:40pm PDT
12. He really gets us.
"I think maybe the media and people portray fans as this kind of hysterical group of people who chase people around. When the truth is, if you walked outside with me right now and there were a few fans, they would just be like, 'Hey Shawn! How's it going?' There's a real respect that we have for each other. It's because we've grown up together." — Shawn Mendes
13. He is The Fault In Our Stars level dreamy!
"When you miss me close your eyes. I may be far but never gone. When you fall asleep at night just remember that we lay under the same stars." — Shawn Mendes in "Never Be Alone"
14. The Observer Magazine captured the most beautiful man I have ever laid eyes on.
13. I mean, arms.
14. Hello? Arms.
15. ARMS.
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16. He is so genuine.
I just really love Canada
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) November 20, 2018
17. *Repeatedly DMs him on all social media platforms to make this my reality*
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"The second I feel about a girl the way I feel about music is when I know." — Shawn Mendes
18. That little CURL! Oh my God...
19. Shawn lays it down with the facts.
"You guys have to love yourself so much more. Give yourself as much love as you possibly can. Because it's really hard to accept others' love if you can't love your self." — Shawn Mendes
20. He is SO sweet.
21. He has so much passion.
Berlin thank you so much! @josiahvandien
A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) on Mar 11, 2019 at 5:43pm PDT
22. He is honest when the pressures of social media become too much.
Hey, sorry i haven’t been very active on social media lately. Been struggling with it and the last thing i wanna do is post something because i feel like i have to instead of want to you know? I always just want to be 100% real with you guys always!
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) October 1, 2018
23. The only thing I have to say is: Shawn, baby, WE LOVE YOU!
@CalvinKlein #MyCalvins. Campaign coming this week.
A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) on Feb 16, 2019 at 2:12pm PST
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Madison Kerth is a writer who writes about love, relationships, self-care, spirituality and astrology.