Nervous
Shawn Mendes
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I saw you on a Sunday in a café And all you did was look my way And my heart started to race And my hands started to shake, yeah I heard you asked about me through a friend My adrenaline kicked in 'Cause I've been askin' 'bout you too And now we're out here in this room I get a little bit nervous around you Get a little bit stressed out when I think about you Get a little excited Baby, when I think about you, yeah Talk a little too much around you (I talk a little too much, yeah) Get a little self-conscious (I get a little self-conscious) When I think about you Get a little excited (I get a little excited) Baby, when I think about you Yeah, when I think about you, babe We walked in the rain A couple blocks to your apartment You told me to come inside Caught me staring in your eyes And I'm not usually like this But I like what you're doing to me Ah, what you're doing to me I get a little bit nervous (I get a little bit nervous) Around you Get a little bit stressed out (I get a little bit stressed out) When I think about you Get a little excited (I get a little excited) Baby, when I think about you Yeah, when I think about you, babe (oh yeah) Talk a little too much (I talk a little too much, yeah) Around you Get a little self-conscious (I get a little self-conscious) When I think about you Get a little excited (I get a little excited) Baby, when I think about you Yeah, when I think about you, babe You got me acting like I've never done this before I promise I'll be ready when I walk through the door And I don't know why No, I don't know why Yeah yeah I get a little bit nervous (I get a little bit nervous) Around you Get a little bit stressed out (I get a little bit stressed out) When I think about you Get a little excited (I get a little excited) Baby, when I think about you Yeah, when I think about you, babe (oh yeah) Talk a little too much (I talk a little too much, yeah) Around you Get a little self-conscious (I get a little self-conscious) When I think about you (I get a little self-conscious) Get a little excited (I get a little excited) Baby, when I think about you Yeah, when I think about you, babe
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Written by: Julia Michaels, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release & Performance"Nervous" is a song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, which was released as the fifth single from his self-titled third studio album on May 23, 2018.
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CollaborationsThe song "Nervous" was co-written by Julia Michaels, a well-known American singer-songwriter who has collaborated with many popular artists.
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Chart Performance"Nervous" managed to peak at number 13 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in the United States. It also reached the top 20 in Belgium and Hungary and peaked on charts in numerous other countries.
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Genre & MusicalityThe song falls into the genre of pop rock. It showcases Mendes's unique vocal abilities, combined with a catchy groove and light guitar backing.
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Music VideoThe music video released on June 11, 2018, features a woman's hand running through Mendes's hair, caressing his face, and even ripping his shirt open. The video was directed by Eli Russell Linnetz.
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Similarity ControversyThe track was compared by some fans and critics to Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar," due to its similar bassline.
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Live PerformancesMendes performed "Nervous" live for the first time on The Late Late Show with James Corden in June 2018.
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Recording ProcessAccording to Mendes, "Nervous" was one of the most fun songs to record on his album and took one of the largest jumps from where it initially started.
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InspirationThe song describes the feeling of nerves and anxiety around someone you're attracted to, which is a common theme in Mendes's songs where he often shares his personal experiences.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Nervous" was released on the deluxe version of Mendes's album, showing a more stripped-back side to the song.
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