About the Song
"Stitches" is a song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes from his debut studio album, Handwritten (2015). It was initially released to iTunes via Island Records on March 16, 2015, as the third pre-order exclusive track and was subsequently serviced to radio via Republic Records on May 5, 2015, as the album's second single. "Stitches" is the first song by Mendes to appear on a Billboard airplay chart, debuting at number 36 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart in June 2015, and eventually reaching number one. It became his first top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, charting at number four. "Stitches" also reached the top 10 on the Canadian Hot 100, peaking at number 10. It also topped the Slovenian SloTop50 Chart, Scottish Official Charts Company and UK Singles Chart and reached the top 5 in Germany, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "Stitches" can be read as an exploration of emotional pain and vulnerability following a difficult breakup. Many listeners may resonate with the feelings of heartache and the struggle to heal, as the narrative conveys a sense of longing and the battle between moving on and holding onto memories. The imagery of stitches metaphorically suggests the process of mending a wounded heart, emphasizing that recovery from love can be both challenging and necessary. This sentiment captures universal experiences of love and loss, making it relatable for a wide audience.
Did You Know?
- Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician.
- He gained a following in 2013 when he posted song covers on the video-sharing platform Vine.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Handwritten (Revisited)
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: April 14, 2015
- Track runtime: 3:27
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Shawn Mendes – Stitches (Official Music Video)
- YouTube channel: ShawnMendesVEVO
- Video published: June 24, 2015
- Video runtime: 4 minutes
- YouTube views when drafted: 1,710,712,080
- YouTube likes when drafted: 11,987,465
- YouTube comments when drafted: 436,195
Quick Facts
- Artist: SHAWN MENDES
- Song: STITCHES
- Album/collection: Handwritten (Revisited)
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: Stitches (Shawn Mendes song)
