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Mendes called the up-tempo tune therapeutic and
said it is about the “essence of processing a breakup and what
that is and memories and all of these feelings kind of start
flowing."
He added, “I think after the breakup happened, I realized how
much of myself I was being protected by this person and that I
needed to be able to protect that part of me too. And that's a
huge moment, and I think that you don't really get to see those
weak spots are those vulnerable spots that you need to care and
love until they're open.”
The hook of the song features the lyrics "It’s hard for me to
let go of you, I’m just trying to hold…". When asked if he is
holding on, Mendes replied: “No, I’m not holding on.”
Mendes and Cabello announced the end of their roughly three-year
relationship in November 2021 on Instagram.
While releasing music is always nerve-racking for the
23-year-old, he said he is happy fans are relating to the song
released Thursday by Island Records, part of Universal Music
Group.
In June, Mendes will kick off his 86-arena “Wonder: The World
Tour” in Portland, Oregon. The Canadian said touring is a
creative life force that powers the part of him that is able to
create music and be artistic, which is something he showcases in
his music video for “When You’re Gone.”
“I wanted to like just film that and put it out there to be
like, ‘Guys, this is what this is.’ You know, it's been a
minute.”
(Reporting by Alicia Powell in New York; Editing by Lisa
Shumaker)
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