: The majority of the track was written through text messages between Mendes and his longtime collaborators Scott Harris, Teddy Geiger, and Geoff Warburton. Commercial and Award Success
: To bring this character to life, the music video features Mendes and actress Ellie Bamber exploring various European cities, capturing that adventurous spirit. Unique Sound and Production : The majority of the track was written
In April 2017, Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes released a high-energy anthem that would become one of the defining hits of his career. Originally included in the reissue of his second studio album, Illuminate , the track was specifically written to give fans something fresh and "dancy" right before he kicked off his arena world tour. The Inspiration: A Character, Not a Real Girl Not a Real Girl
