Shawn Mendes Takes Time To Heal And Grow After Split With Camila Cabello
Shawn Mendes is taking time to focus on himself following his recent breakup with Camila Cabello. Recent rumors of a potential reconciliation between Shawn and the “Bam Bam” songstress have been put to rest as a source close to Mendes revealed that he is working through the split independently.
According to an insider who spoke with PEOPLE, Shawn, 24, is still in the process of self-discovery and personal growth. “Shawn is still growing and discovering himself. He needs time to himself to do what makes him happy. He has a lot more living and learning in his future,” the source explained.
The insider also shared that the timing was simply not right for Shawn and Camila, suggesting that their paths are currently leading them in different directions. It appears that both Mendes and Cabello are focused on individual journeys at this time.
This is not the first time the couple has taken a break. They initially went their separate ways in November 2021 after a two-year relationship. However, in April, they were spotted sharing a kiss at Coachella, leading fans to believe that they had rekindled their romance. At the time, an insider told PEOPLE that they had always shared a special connection.
Throughout May, the couple was seen together multiple times in New York City and Los Angeles, engaging in public displays of affection. They were even spotted attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in New Jersey. However, reports emerged in early June suggesting that they had once again called it quits.
Last Friday, Shawn released a new song titled, What the Hell Are We Dying For?, which featured lyrics that resonated with many fans, alluding to a possible breakup. The track includes lines such as “Smoke in the air, the city’s burnin’ down / I wanna speak, but I don’t make a sound” and “Locked in my mind, you’re all I think about / I wanna save us, but I don’t know how.”
According to the Stitches singer, the lyrics of his new song reflect his emotional state and his struggle to cope with various aspects of his life, including his love life.
Camila also seemed to touch on their brief reunion in April with a snippet of a song posted to social media. In the clip, titled June Gloom, she sang, “How come you’re just so much better? / Is this gonna end ever? / I guess I’ll f— around and find out / Are you coming to Coachella? / If you don’t, it’s whatever / If you do, honey, it’ll be all I think about.” Fans were quick to speculate that the lyrics suggested a longing and curiosity about the future of their relationship and whether it would last.
However, the Havannah hitmaker seems to be moving forward. News broke on Tuesday that she has started dating again, indicating that she is ready to explore new romantic possibilities.
