Youth

Shawn Mendes

About Youth

"Youth" is a song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, featuring American singer Khalid. It was written by Mendes, Khalid, Teddy Geiger, Geoff Warburton and Scott Harris, with production handled by Joel Little and Mendes. The song was released by Island Records on May 3, 2018, as the second single from Mendes' self-titled third studio album.


Year:
2018
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Here I am, stuck on this couch
Scrolling through my notes
Heart was broken, still not growing, nah

Waking up to headlines
Filled with devastation again
My heart is broken
But I keep going

Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
Never losing sight of the one I keep inside
Now, I know it
Yeah, I know it

You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away

You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away

It's hard to sleep at night
Knowing what's outside
Feeling hopeless
I need focus

You hit me with words I never heard
Come out your mouth
To be honest
I don't want it, no

Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me

You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away

You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away

Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me
Pain, but I won't let it turn into hate
No, I won't let it change me

You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away (youth away)

You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away

You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away

You can't take my youth away
This soul of mine will never break
As long as I wake up today
You can't take my youth away
You can't take my youth away

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Shawn Mendes

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes (born August 8, 1998) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He attracted a following in 2013, when he began posting song covers on the popular video sharing application Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton which led to him signing a deal with the record label. Mendes went on to release his debut single "Life of the Party", which become successful in his native Canada. Following the release of his first single, he has released both an EP and a studio album, and has headlined a solo tour. Later on, he released "Stitches", which became #1 in England and in the top 10 in US and Canada. He released 3 studio albums, Handwritten, Illuminat… more »

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Written by: Geoffrey Elliott Warburton, Khalid Robinson, Scott Harris Friedman, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger, Nolan Joseph Lambroza

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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8 facts about this song

Release & Charting
The song "Youth" was released on May 3, 2018, as the third single from Mendes' self-titled third studio album. - It peaked at number 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. - In Canada, Mendes' home country, the song reached number 27 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Collaboration & Artistic Expression
This song represents the first collaboration between Khalid and Shawn Mendes. - The song "Youth" is a reaction to the various acts of violence happening across the world, most notably gun violence in schools.
Lyrics & Significance
This song attempts to convey a powerful message with the lyrics, "You can't take my youth away". The lyrics were influenced by the aftermath of the terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. - Unlike most pop songs, "Youth" doesn't center around romantic love but focuses on a theme of resilience and unity in the face of hardship.
Accolades & Recognition
In December 2018, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Song Composition
The song is composed in the key of E minor with a tempo of 100 beats per minute.
Social Impact
Mendes and Khalid performed "Youth" at the Billboard Music Awards in 2018 joined by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Show Choir as a tribute to victims and survivors of school shootings. - The song has since then been adopted as an anthem of resilience by many youth movements and campaigns worldwide.
Music Video
The music video for the song, released on November 5, 2018, is a seven-minute short film that features young changemakers making a difference in their communities, further emphasizing the song's message of youth empowerment.
Remix Version
A remix featuring Jessie Reyez was released on November 26, 2018.

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