Stitches

Shawn Mendes

About Stitches

"Stitches" is a song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes for his debut studio album, Handwritten (2015). It was initially released to iTunes via Island Records on March 16, 2015 as the first pre-order exclusive track and was subsequently serviced to radio via Republic Records on May 5, 2015 as the album's third official 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. It was nominated for Choice Music Single: Male Artist at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards. 


Year:
2015
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I thought that I've been hurt before
But no one's ever left me quite this sore
Your words cut deeper than a knife
Now I need someone to breathe me back to life

Got a feeling that I'm going under
But I know that I'll make it out alive
If I quit calling you my lover
Move on

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
I'm shaking falling onto my knees
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
I'm tripping over myself
Aching begging you to come help
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches

Just like a moth drawn to a flame
Oh you lured me in I couldn't sense the pain
Your bitter heart cold to the touch
Now I'm gonna reap what I sow
I'm left seeing red on my own

Got a feeling that I'm going under
But I know that I'll make it out alive
If I quit calling you my lover
Move on

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
I'm shaking falling onto my knees
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
I'm tripping over myself
Aching begging you to come help
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches

Needle and the thread
Gotta get you out of my head
Needle and the thread
Gonna wind up dead

Needle and the thread
Gotta get you out of my head
Needle and the thread
Gonna wind up dead

Needle and the thread
Gotta get you out of my head
Needle and the thread
Gonna wind up dead

Needle and the thread
Gotta get you out of my head, get you out of my head

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
I'm shaking falling onto my knees (falling on my knees)
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches (and I'll be needing stitches)
I'm tripping over myself
Aching begging you to come help (begging baby please)
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches

And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches

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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: Danny Parker, Teddy Geiger, Daniel Kyriakides

Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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8 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Stitches" was written by Teddy Geiger, Daniel Parker, and Samuel Denison Martin. - It is one of Shawn Mendes' most successful songs, and it was released on his debut album, "Handwritten".
Chart Success
The song reached number one in the UK Singles Chart and number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. - It also achieved top 10 status in multiple other countries worldwide.
Music Video
The music video was released in 2015 and currently has over 1 billion views on YouTube, making it one of the most-watched videos in the platform's history. - The video shows Mendes visibly beaten and bruised, symbolizing the emotional pain he's enduring.
Song Meaning
"Stitches" is primarily about the aftermath of a broken relationship, focusing on the emotional pain that comes with heartbreak. - Shawn Mendes has stated that the song is about getting your heart broken and feeling a physical pain that you can’t get rid of.
Live Performances
Mendes has performed "Stitches" live at numerous venues, including at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2016. - His passionate live performances have been praised for showing his impressive vocal range and ability.
Covers and Remixes
A popular acoustic version of "Stitches" by Mendes himself exists, showing he does not require electronic production to demonstrate his talent. - Several notable covers of the song were done by bands and singers like Boyce Avenue and Conor Maynard.
Awards and Recognition
"Stitches" received a nomination for Choice Music Single: Male at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards. - The song went quadruple platinum in the U.S, making it a massive commercial success.
Influence and Impact
"Stitches" is considered a highlight of Mendes' early music career, and it played a significant role in solidifying his status as a mainstream artist. - The song has been identified as one that helped push forward the trend of acoustic pop in the mid-2010s.

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