Shawn Mendes

Reported release: 2015Date needs verification

Supplied note - not independently verified

Mendes wrote the song about the pain of heartbreak, comparing it to physical wounds.

2016

LIST YEAR2016

Treat You Better

Reported release: 2016Date needs verification

Supplied note - not independently verified

The song was inspired by the idea of wanting to rescue someone from a toxic relationship.

2017

LIST YEAR2017

Mercy

Reported release: 2016Date needs verification | Recent carryover

Supplied note - not independently verified

The overwhelming feelings of being in love.

LIST YEAR2017

There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back

Reported release: 2017Date needs verification

Supplied note - not independently verified

The rush of feelings in a new relationship.

LIST YEAR2017

Treat You Better

Reported release: 2016Date needs verification | Recent carryover

Supplied note - not independently verified

The song was inspired by the idea of wanting to rescue someone from a toxic relationship.

2019

LIST YEAR2019

If I Can't Have You

Reported release: 2019Date needs verification

Source year-end #29

Supplied note - not independently verified

Mendes wrote the song about unrequited love and the struggle to move on.