You heard him —Shawn Mendesis making this summer the “Summer of Love.”
Mendes released his highly anticipated single “Summer of Love” with an accompanyingmusic videoon Friday.
“I hope this song makes people feel free, free from the weight of life, even if just for a moment,” said Mendes, 23, in a statement.
From driving a red convertible to hanging out at the beach with friends, cliff jumping — and shirtless Mendes laying on a boat — he sings along to the lyrics of his feel-good song.
“It was the summer of love / A delicate daydream,” sang Mendes. “And for a couple of months / It felt like we were 18 / It was the summer of / La-la-love.”
Shawn Mendes “Summer of Love” Cover Art.Island Records
In an interview with SiriusXM’s Ron Ross onThe Pulse, the singer-songwriter said he drew inspiration for “Summer of Love” from the time off he spent with his girlfriend,Camila Cabello, 24, in Miami.
“Time was kind of stopped and it really just felt like we were kids again, you know?” said Mendes. “And we were able to just find ourselves and it was a beautiful kind of time. And that’s what I wrote the song about.”
Shawn Mendes in “Summer of Love” Music Video.
Upon the song’s release,Niall Horanposted a video on hisInstagram storyshowing support for Mendes.
“Well would you look at this,” said Horan before he sang the lyrics to “Summer of Love” — while wearing the single’s sweatshirt.
Horan captioned the video “love this and miss ya bud.”
On Monday, Mendesshared a videoand series of pictures on Instagram strutting in his single’s merchandise.
Mendes captioned the video “Some real summer love in NewYork 🧡 missed you guys so much. 6 Hours!!!”
Earlier this month, the singer celebrated his 23rd birthday with Cabello and his friends in New York City. Cabello shareda sweet tributeon Instagram, alongside a photo of herself kissing Mendes on the cheek to mark the occasion.
“Feliz cumpleaños mi amor,” she wrote in the caption. “Thankful for your existence everyday.”
“Summer of Love” is out now.
source: people.com
