In My Blood

Shawn Mendes

About In My Blood

"In My Blood" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes. Written by Geoff Warburton, Scott Harris and its producers Mendes and Teddy Geiger, it was released by Island Records on March 22, 2018, as the lead single from Mendes' self-titled third studio album. It was nominated for Song of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, and won Single of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2019. "In My Blood" also won Choice pop song at the Teen Choice Awards.


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Help me, it's like the walls are caving in
Sometimes I feel like giving up
But I just can't
It isn't in my blood

Laying on the bathroom floor, feeling nothing
I'm overwhelmed and insecure, give me something
I could take to ease my mind slowly
Just have a drink and you'll feel better
Just take her home and you'll feel better
Keep telling me that it gets better
Does it ever?

Help me, it's like the walls are caving in
Sometimes I feel like giving up
No medicine is strong enough
Someone help me
I'm crawling in my skin
Sometimes I feel like giving up
But I just can't
It isn't in my blood

It isn't in my blood

I'm looking through my phone again, feeling anxious
Afraid to be alone again, I hate this
I'm trying to find a way to chill, can't breathe, oh
Is there somebody who could

Help me, it's like the walls are caving in
Sometimes I feel like giving up
No medicine is strong enough
Someone help me
I'm crawling in my skin
Sometimes I feel like giving up
But I just can't
It isn't in my blood

It isn't in my blood

I need somebody now
I need somebody now
Someone to help me out
I need somebody now

Help me, it's like the walls are caving in
Sometimes I feel like giving up
But I just can't
It isn't in my blood

It isn't in my blood
It isn't in my blood
I need somebody now
It isn't in my blood
I need somebody now
It isn't in my blood

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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: Geoffrey Elliott Warburton, Scott Harris Friedman, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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18 facts about this song

Song Release & Chart Performance
"In My Blood" was released in March 2018 as the lead single for his third studio album, "Shawn Mendes". It reached the top 10 in several countries, including the US, Canada, and Australia.
Composition & Inspirations
The song is categorized as a pop rock track, heavily influenced by the works of Kings of Leon. Mendes cited the band as a major inspiration for the rock-oriented sound of the song.
Lyrics & Theme
"In My Blood" is about dealing with anxiety, a departure from the love themes Mendes usually writes about. It was praised for its heartfelt lyrics, with critics highlighting its vulnerability and maturity.
Awards & Recognition
In 2019, "In My Blood" won the Juno Award for Single of the Year. It was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, marking Mendes’ first Grammy nomination.
Music Video
The accompanying music video, released in April 2018, depicts Mendes lying on the ground as various natural landscapes form and disappear around him. It was positively received for its beautiful imagery and symbolism.
Live Performances
Shawn Mendes debuted "In My Blood" on The Late Late Show with James Corden, and has since performed it at several music festivals and award shows, including the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.
Collaborations
On June 27, 2018, a re-recorded version with Portuguese lyrics was released in support of the Portuguese football team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Mendes, with Portuguese heritage, wanted to show his support and was allowed by FIFA to do so.
Impact on Career
"In My Blood" is considered a career-defining song for Mendes as it marked a pivotal, more mature shift in his music career. The song helped solidify his status as one of the prominent contemporary pop-rock artists.
Influenced by Personal Struggles
Mendes said in an interview that the song was about his struggles with anxiety disorder. He felt it was important to express these personal experiences in his music to help others dealing with the same issues.
Album Success
"In My Blood" contributed to the commercial and critical success of the album "Shawn Mendes", which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and Canadian Albums Chart.
Creation and Release
"In My Blood" was released on March 22, 2018. - This song was the lead single from Shawn Mendes's third studio album.
Song Composition
"In My Blood" is a pop rock and pop song. - It was written by Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger, Scott Harris, and Geoffrey Warburton. - The song was produced by Teddy Geiger and Shawn Mendes.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., becoming Mendes's third top 20 single. - It also peaked at No. 1 in Hungary and Poland - "In My Blood" also reached the top 10 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Portugal, Slovakia and others.
Reception and Reviews
The song was praised by critics for its raw emotion and vulnerability. - Rolling Stone classified the song as "an anthem for introverts and the anxious."
Awards and Recognition
"In My Blood" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. - It won Best Song at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards. - The song also won Single of the Year at the 2019 Juno Awards.
Music Video
The official music video was released on April 24, 2018. - It was directed by Jay Martin and features Mendes in a variety of settings, mainly lying on the floor as the surroundings change.
Song Meaning
"In My Blood" talks about Mendes's experiences with anxiety. - Shawn Mendes once stated that the song is the closest song to his heart that he has ever written.
Live Performances
Shawn Mendes debuted "In My Blood" live at the Queen's Birthday Party concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on April 21, 2018. - He also performed the song at various other events, including the Billboard Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.

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