it's literally 1am and im sitting here listening to this for the billionth time whilst crying my heart out

AND SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE FANS THAT HAVE BEEN HERE SINCE THE FIRST MAGCON OR EVEN BEFORE. THERE ARE GONNA BE FANS THAT ARE GONNA BE LIKE WTF IS MAGCON. I AM BEYOND PROUD OF YOU SHAWN. YOU WENT FROM WRITING SONGS ABOUT CAMERON DALLAS TO WRITING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS IVE EVER HEARD

He's not the second Justin Bieber He can be the second Ed Sheeran He will always be the first Shawn Mendes

5 years later, im still here with this song. Thinking how many lives it saved, including mine. Shawn has helped me so much in life without knowing. People might think hes a stereotypical boy singer, but theres so much more that he has done for ppl. Ily shawn, ur still helping through living my life 🖤✌

This is one of my favorite songs by Shawn, after "Cameron Dallas" haha. (Like if you remember that.) Shawn's gone so far and I'm so proud of him!! He's such an amazing person!

Here's the lyrics! She would not show that she was afraid, But being and feeling alone was too much to face, Though everyone said that she was so strong, What they didn't know is that she could barely carry on, But she knew that she would be okay, So she didn't let it get in her way, Sometimes it all gets a little too much, But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up, And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same, And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much, She would always tell herself she could do this She would use no help it would be just fine But when it got hard she would lose her focus So take my hand and we'll be alright And she knew that she would be okay, So she didn't let it get in her way, Sometimes it all gets a little too much, But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up, And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same, And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much, yeah. A little too much, I said a little too much, oh. Sometimes it all gets a little too much, But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up, And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same, And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much yeah! Sometimes it all gets a little too much, But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up, And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same, And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much.

What touches my heart even more is the fact that Shawn Mendes wrote this song all by himself 😥😍❤

it’s 2020 now and this song still holds a special place in my heart. here’s to everyone fighting, struggling, winning, and losing. life is so hard and not everyone has the privilege of living out their life due to tragedies. so if you’re here, existing, on this beautiful planet. stay strong. your life is precious and you are important. this existence is hard but so worth living.

This song is so damn underrated. :c

I cry every single time. This song means a lot to me because it helps me to keep going and to be more confident with myself. It's so hard but this song gives me a power that I've never had befor. Thanks Shawn.

He was 16 here and I'm 16 now I can't fully take it that he was this young and he's conquering greater things already. How to be you? 😩💖

its 2019..and still this song owns myheart.

Dear person reading this your beautiful and smart. Have a wonderful day

When my parents got separated, I listened all the time to this song and related so much to it. Many of my friends said I handled the separation so well, but honestly I would cry my eyes out every night and blame myself for all of it. Even two years later, it still hurts... But soon the fog will clear up :)

I can't even express how much this song has helped me. The lyrics perfectly describe me, I always try to take on everyone elses worry and pain too make them feel better and end up breaking myself. And no one ever sees it. I cover up all the hurt with a smile, tell them I'm fine, and let it all lose when there is no one around. But this song, this song has kept me going on. When I feel like I just can't take it anymore, I sing this song to myself and it works everytime. Thank you so much, Shawn, for writing this song. And thank you too, to whomever read this whole thing, and sorry for putting you through that lol

She would not show that she was afraid But being and feeling alone was too much to face Though everyone said that she was so strong What they didn't know is that she could barely carry on But she knew that she would be okay So she didn't let it get in her way Sometimes it all gets a little too much But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much She would always tell herself she could do this She would use no help it would be just fine But when it got hard she would lose her focus So take my hand and we'll be alright And she knew that she would be okay So she didn't let it get in her way Sometimes it all gets a little too much But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much, yeah A little too much, I said a little too much, oh Sometimes it all gets a little too much But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much yeah Sometimes it all gets a little too much But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much

*me listening to a little to much* Me: I can't Friend: you never can Me: true dat

People who dislike this are probably jealous that he's good lookin and that his voice is amazing

2019 and I still crying with this song 😣💙 MASTERPIECE. THANKS SHAWN

This song has literally saved my life. I struggle with self esteem, anxiety, and depression but I haven't told anyone about it. All of my friends and family think I'm completely fine because I seem ok but I'm really the opposite of ok. After listening to this song for the first time, I realized how true the lyrics were and it has given me the strength to keep on going with my life. Shawn you will probably never see this but I cannot thank you enough for your songs, they have saved me.💖

I'm not going to pretend that I've been watching Shawn all along but I'm definitely not going to pretend that I am not extremely proud of him and everything he's accomplished.. Another amazing song, Shawn(:

this song literally describes me. my battle in life with depression and anxiety. always being told that I was strong but I never felt it. but now I see the light at the end of the tunnel, I can see just how strong I am for being on this earth and for not giving up . never give up.

Its 2022 now, and i'm still crying listening to this song. I'm only 15 and I didn't expect to be alive this long, but your music has kept me going a little bit. It hasn't gotten better yet and i'm still fighting my demons and my pain, but this music has helped me so much. I know you will never see this but from the bottom of whatever is left of me and my heart i want to thank you Shawn for what you have done

I am not crying I am not crying... Okay well I am crying, are you happy now?

dear reader, you are beautiful and i hope you have a great day! :)

Am I the only one who's just sitting there like 'this is my fight song.'

Shawn you are a glue sticking us together in bad and good times! So much pain and so much love... we are all alone sometimes and we feel sad and we can’t move on, but don’t give up when it gets a little too much keep on going, keep on fighting... this little too much it is often just too much for today...

it’s been many, many years since i was a hardcore shawn mendes fan and my music taste has changed drastically- but his 2015 album will always hold a special place in my heart. it reminds me of a time when i was genuinely and effortlessly happy, when i was unapologetically myself and held my head up high. i know i’ll get there again someday, but it’s been really hard recently and hearing this immediately made me burst into tears.

i think it's one of his most under-rated songs

But has anyone thought of how this song is about himself. Even though he uses 'she' in the lyrics, it seems like he might of just wanted to hide the fact it was about him. So I'm not even sure if it's right but he's only 16 (coming up on 17) and he's insanely busy and popular with girls and his singing career. What if sometimes it does get a little too much for him, he barely gets to see his old friends and be home with his parents or even go to Highschool anymore, I'm sure he misses it. But non the less he's so talented.

Listening to this song in 2020 when whole world is quarantined and our mental health is deteriorating... But listening to him (especially this song) gives me so much strength and power💛

Literally just spent 3 minutes and seven seconds of my life crying and singing this song. Today has been one of the most stressful days of my life, and everything has been going wrong. But I always know that I can come back to this song 💕

there are literal TEARS COMING OUT OF MY EYES WHAT THE HELL

'Prove it' 'I will.' TEARS. PHYSICAL TEARS.

Anyone still listening to this beautiful song? Cuz I do no matter how long its been since it' come out or how old I get, I won't forget this song

This song is helping me so much right now. Mum told me yesterday she got diagnosed with 2 new autoimmune diseases (giving her a grand total of 4) and that she was dying. Listening to this is stopping everything from truely crumbling. Thank you, Shawn 💖

This helped me so, so much. Thank you Shawn. To anyone reading this, you're amazing and always will be, you've made mistakes but that's okay, you're only human. You're never alone. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, and you're beautiful and special in you own way. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

It's been almost 1 and a half year since my parents divorced which made my life change. I used to he a very haply kid . after that incident my life turned upside down. When tyb released I fell in love with him. I searched things about him and his music and became a really big fan. This year I was literally suffering from anxiety, social anxiety, depression and other mental disorders. I became suicidal, I self harmed but what kept me alive and strong was music. I don't only listen to Shawn but Shawn was the first artist I got into his music. This song reminds me of everything that's going on in my life and every time I'm in tears. It gives me strength to move on and never give up and I hope that _soon the fog will clear up_ This is so inspiring and I miss this kind of music but still I'm thankful that music exists because it's my recovery and without it everything would be different. Thanks if you read it all!!🖤 Stay strong everyone and never give up!!! |-/

for any one suffering.listen to this song...be tough.hang in ther.xxx

2021 and still here, so proud of this babe

This really calms me down when im stressing about school at like 3 am in the morning

who's here after the mercy music video and came back to watch small shawn and cry?? me ....... so proud of this kid. I remember when these came out and now in a couple hours illuminate will be out.... Im beyond proud

Honestly, I am not strong at all but yeah the fog will clear up. Thank you Shawn has created this song, it makes me more strong.

first time i heard the song in 2015, i was in high school. 8 years later, i'm still admiring this song. understanding every word of the lyrics. so deep that i could cry and angry at the same time

SHOUTOUS TO ALL OF US FANS WHO HAVE BEEN THERE SINCE THE FIRST MAGCON IN HOUSTON, AND WHO ARE SO PROUD OF HOW FAR HES COME SINCE THE FIRST MAGCON. WE LOVE YOU AND UGH TO ALL THE OTHER NEW FANS WHO FAKE THAT THEYVE BEEN HERE FOREVER, BUT THEY DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE HE STARTED FROM..

i remember when they told shawn he wasn't gonna get anywhere... that magcon would be the highest he would get... i would love to see the look on those people's faces now.❤

As a freshman, I assigned different artists to listen to when I worked on homework for different classes. Shawn's music was designated for geometry. This song brings me right back to all the times I found myself in the midst of a mental breakdown because of triangles at 3 in the morning. I ended the class with an A+ and I honestly owe a lot of that to Mr. Mendes for getting me through.

I'm listening to this album for the first time since middle school, and man, I forgot how much this song in particular kept me alive ❤

It's amazing how quickly this song can reduce me to tears...x

Well there goes my little secret... And my little boy growing up😪 he has become so popular now.. Not our little secret anymore..

Same! Things get hard for me, and this song reminds me to keep going, thanks!

Cada vez que me siento triste vengo a escuchar esta canción es una de mis favoritas , gracias Shawn te adoro mucho , estoy muy orgullosa de tí y de todo lo que has logrado .

Why is this song basically my life? ..

Really love where Shawn has gone. Who agrees?

2015 - 2019 A little too much still let´s me in tears... I love you shawn, this song really did help me through hard times xx

I listen and read all these comments, I can not speak English so well, but I can do it. How I see how many people helped this song and I am very impressed. I read and I'm incredulous how people are lost, how they do not know what to do and the last thing they do is the music maybe the last time and it adds to life. I'm crying, the river is streaked I can not give in to admiration.SHAWN I also thank you for what you create if you would not be here. THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!!!

Guys remember no matter what you're going through, little or small, you never ever need to feel guilty because people might have worst situations than you. Pain is pain and demands to be felt, don't feel guilty just because yours isn't life threatening.

She would not show that she was afraid, But being and feeling alone was too much to face, Though everyone said that she was so strong, What they didn't know is that she could barely carry on, But she knew that she would be okay, So she didn't let it get in her way, Sometimes it all gets a little too much, But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up, And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same, And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much, She would always tell herself she could do this She would use no help it would be just fine But when it got hard she would lose her focus So take my hand and we'll be alright And she knew that she would be okay, So she didn't let it get in her way, Sometimes it all gets a little too much, But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up, And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same, And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much, yeah. A little too much, I said a little too much, oh. Sometimes it all gets a little too much, But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up, And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same, And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much yeah! Sometimes it all gets a little too much, But you gotta realize that soon the fog will clear up, And you don't have to be afraid, because we're all the same, And we know that sometimes it all gets a little too much

It's just so moving to see that the strength of music. I realized it's music that help us express ourselves just as those in the comments. TY shawn, for letting us express.

Over and over again I’ve come back to this song when I’m feeling down , thanks Shawn ❤️

whenever I feel sad i listen to this and it makes me feel better a lot better 😊😊😊

I honestly can't keep it together when I hear this song

When I was 6, I was diagnosed with depression. That hit me and my family hard. I was bed-written for 3 months. Everyone missed me a lot. I am 14 now. My depression isn't any better. It started when my grandmother passed away when I was 6. I still miss her a lot. This song makes me cry a bunch too. You're not alone! I feel you!!!

I have lots of schoolwork to do but I'm still watching and listening to Shawn Mendes songs for the 100000th time.

I absolutely relate to this. People always think there's nothing wrong, but there definitely is

I bought tickets to Taylor Swift's concert just to see Shawn and I regret absolutely nothing. (no hate to taylor tho)

When I was eleven years old, I left my country with my family. We emigrated to Ecuador, when arriving everything was very hard. We stop living in a big house to be in a very small and cold room. Then we moved to a bigger and nicer house. But we still had economic problems, at the end of 2017 I got to know the music of Shanw. And I just loved it, I listened to it when my parents went to work and I had to take care of my brother. In April 2018, we emigrated again due to xenophobia. We came to Peru, here it was much harder than Ecuador, I had to start over. I was always sad and tearful, and sometimes even music did not calm me down. I cried at night because I did not want my mother to see me. After many months, we achieved a bit of stability. A few days ago Shawn finally gave dates for Latin America. And my parents told me they would take me for a gift of 15 years. I was very happy ... But this morning they said that we would move again. I had to hold my tears. I know it sounds selfish, but in these trips the one that came out harmed was me. And when I finally manage to like it a little here, they say we'll leave. Maybe it's a passing teenage thought, as many adults say. But I would like you to think about me once and if we move, we will have a bad time. If you got here and you did not understand anything. It does not matter I just wanted to vent a little: c

This song really helped me. When I was nine years old, I used to be bullied a lot, I got used and taken advantage of, my mother said some things to me that mentally hurt me after 5 years still and I used to self harm and considered suicide so many times. One day I was going through UKposts and found this song and really helped. I still did suffer and cry myself to sleep every night but this song helped me see the light in every darkness. YOU are strong, YOU are beautiful, YOU are good enough and YOU are allowed to like yourself

a 16 year old dude...singing about this.......this is rare........shawn is blessed

I feel like this is written just about me , I releate to everything in this song

After yesterday's little confession in Glasgow, this song has a different meaning altogether. So proud of you Shawn x

This song is so meaningful to me. I've seen so many important people go through this stuff and it's truly heartbreaking. Thanks for the kind words, Shawn

this song helped me and still does I have major anxiety and sometimes I just break down and start crying but this helped me this is a really meaningfull song to me and I would like to meet shawn just to tell him how much he helped me ily shawn peter raul mendes thank you

one word: perfect.

One of my go to songs for feeling better STILL to this day. Thankyou Shawn for understanding emotions perfectly.

This song fits my current situation

Honestly this is probably one of my favourite songs because, it's not about sex or I love this girl/boy it's a song about how this person feels and not even, it's about how most people feel when they are stressed.

I swear he's like my 2nd Ed Sheeran

I just heard this song I just started crying. I know that this song is old and no one will really see this but I just really felt that I had to leave a comment. When I was younger, about 7-8 years ago I used to listen to Shawn Mendes and I was OBSESSED lol. I would listen to every single song Shawn released and it was all I listened to for years (i wish i was exaggerating lol). I was so young back then and hearing this song now is just flooding me with so much nostalgia. Now I'm 15 years old and I have been struggling with severe anxiety for the past couple of years. Even though I'm still struggling and I've got a lot more to learn about how to manage my anxiety, my younger-self would be so proud of who I am and how strong I have become. This song hits so different now that I'm older and I was not expecting such an emotional response. For anyone who sees this, just know that you deserve love. The things that you are going through do not define you and you will not always feel like this--I promise. Keep going. There's always something to live for.

First time hearing this. Not even halfway through this song, I broke down sobbing. ♥️. Shawn is honestly too precious for this world.

This song means so much to me. It feels like "She" in the song is me. Everything he says about her is the same in my situation. It has helped me realize that I have to stay strong and that I can do it. It has helped me find strength and power that I didn't have before. It has helped me to keep going. I know this is a twenty one pilots thing, not Shawn's, but stay alive🖤. If it won't be for yourself, do it for me. Stay alive for me, because if I can do it, so can you. Thank you Shawn for writing this beautiful song

This song means so much to me. I'm literally crying right now. I cry whenever I listen to it. Whenever I'm not in a good mood, I listen to these songs. All of Shawn's songs make me cry because they all have god meaning to them, but he cheers me up. No, i'm not dating him, but he's mine. Even though Shawn is always miles away from me(except the time I saw him at jingle ball) he makes me so happy. I always look at the posters I have on my wall and think "Wow. I'm so lucky I found this boy. What would I do without him?" I just think that and reply "Whatever, atleast I found the perfect boy to cheer me up!" Whenever my friends get mad at me during school for talking about him a lot i say shutup. Shawn has come so far. I hope I could meet him one day. Shawn deserves all of it.He is the reason why I stay confident. I love him so much. Love you Shawn! xxo

Listening to this is 2019 and it still makes me choke up. This is by far my favorite song.

It’s 2019 and I am now a senior in high school this song will always hit close to my heart Bc every time I’m lost I come back to it I love him sm

I listen too this song when I have mental breakdowns and anxiety attacks to help me calm down so this song means a lot to me and never fails to make me cry. The lyrics are so well written and it really hits home. Thanks Shawn for your amazing music :)

I'm going through so much RN and I just keep playing this song over and over again even tho it's older It just helps so much 💕

I never want to tell why I'm teary-eyed, or why I get sudden anger bursts or anxiety attacks, when it seems like the trigger is small and stupid. When someone hurts me and notices, I end up inventing something else so the other person doesn't feel bad (and mostly, so they don't ask what the bigger picture is). I became part of the Mendes army over a year ago because this song appeared on a random list, and I cried so much it actually cleared my heart for a while. I had kind of forgotten about this song, but listening to it again I feel hopeful that everything will be okay, and that, even though I can't trust most of the people I know, I still have some friends who'll help me out this hole.

His songs like this beautiful one helped me through one of my darkest times ..he's such an amazing artist and his lyrics are so lovely and deep ..I love you Sean Mendes !

this is my big sis. she looked so strong so proud so.. alright. I never bothered her really. I wanted to be just Like her. chin up. head held high. Confidence in her eyes. what a gorgeous strong girl. turned out she was hurting. hard. she never showed it. never. then one day she went missing. for three days. then they found her body. she committed suicide. I was only 8 when I heard this. oh how I miss her. crying is not even an option for how much every body is missing her. she was my best friend. the only one that told my that everything was going to be alright when my parents fought. watching her calm down my dad while I was under the bed. she was punched by my dad. I was crying. miss her so much. later on my parents got a divorce and my mom and older siblings (2) moved. then being put in foster care for 6 years still am. I don't feel strong. no confidence in my eyes. no hope for my future. but when I sing to the sky. I know I'll be alright. safe. OK. this song made me from committed suicide ( I'm only 12) I know Shawn won't see this but here it goes.. thank you. you saved my life (I know pathetic). I love you Shawn Mendes. 💖✌

This song literally never fails to make me cry 😍😭

I am so in love with this song and the genuine feeling you get when you hear this .....so many people need this song me included ..

This song means the world to me, every time it feels hard, i listen to this song. Thanks Shawn

Im speechless 😍😍😍😍😭😍😍😍💞💞 this was amazing Shawn!! Who else stopped what they were doing to watch this?😜

I can really relate to this song. My mom just passed away recently and everyone is telling me to stay strong. But I feel like my mom would want me to join her in heaven but I also feel like she would want me to keep going and living my life. I just miss her so much and I'm crying so much these past few days. Losing her is so hard. And I'm only 12 years old. :(

I'm crying I've never related to a song on such a personal level. Thank you Shawn.

That's true, sometimes I feel that I can't, I don't know how to get what I want I try to tell that to my parents, they don't help me and I don't know what to do!! I just want someone who understand me! Someone who's gonna be supporting me

The loneliest people are the kindest. The saddest people smile the brightest. The most damaged people are the widest. Celebrate endings for they precede new beginnings, you will never win if you never begin. Now don't worry darling everything will be okay but, now get some sleep. (:

as long as we have Shawn in our lives in think we're gonna b ok😊 #mendesarmy

"Everyone said that she was so strong. What they didn't know is that she can barely carry on" I relate ngl

It’s 2023 and still listening to this masterpiece.