In an interview with Billboard, Mendes explained that the song is about his first experience with anxiety: The concept of this song is about how it feels [when] you’re about to give up, and then you don’t. [Outro] On March 20, 2018, Mendes posted a picture of the single’s rumored cover art on social media, along with the caption “March 22nd” and a link to pre-save “In My Blood” on Spotify. He emphasized that he wanted to showcase his vulnerabilities through more literal and personal lyrics: I’m really proud of it. Help me, it's like the walls are caving in But I just can't [Verse 2] According to Mendes, the very first person to hear "In My Blood" was Camila Cabello. [Bridge] I knew people who suffered from anxiety, found it kind of hard to understand, and then when it hits you, you’re like, Oh my god, this is crazy. Sometimes I feel like giving up The whole reason I wrote the song was to be like, at the very end, ‘It’s not in my blood to do that.’. Shawn Mendes is spilling all the tea in his new cover story for Rolling Stone.. Mendes, famous for hit songs including "In My Blood" and "Stitches," addressed the rumors about his sexuality that have swirled for years, even though he's denied that he's … The day before the release he tweeted a message to his fans saying: This song is the closest song to my heart that I’ve ever written. It isn't in my blood No medicine is strong enough It isn't in my blood The dates of “March 22” and “March 23” were posted by Mendes later that day which signified another song was on the way. I need somebody now Laying on the bathroom floor, feeling nothing I'm overwhelmed and insecure, give me something [Chorus] The … (Acoustic). Just have a drink and you'll feel better I need somebody now But I just can't In an interview with Zane Lowe, Mendes opened up about how the song details with his experiences with anxiety: It was kind of something that hit me last year. In a tweet Shawn posted the day before he released “In My Blood,” he wrote: Just wanted to write this note before the song comes out tonight and say how excited I am for you all to hear it. He announced “Lost In Japan” on Twitter a few hours after the single’s release. Someone to help me out It isn't in my blood I know I’ve been pretty quiet during this album process and I just wanted to thank you with all of my heart for being there and supporting me the entire time. I need somebody now I need somebody now [Intro] Mendes broke down the inspiration behind the track in an interview with Billboard. On “In My Blood,” Shawn Mendes takes a heavier and more mature approach production-wise, while still sticking to his acoustic roots in the verses. I could take to ease my mind slowly I need somebody now [Pre-Chorus] Help me, it's like the walls are caving in Shawn Mendes' Awkward Moments with British Royals - YouTube It isn't in my blood "This song is the closest song to my heart that I've ever written and I hope you guys love it," says Shawn via Twitter. Camila Cabello is not just Shawn Mendes' girlfriend, but also his muse. It isn't in my blood Sometimes I feel like giving up It isn't in my blood. On April 12, Mendes performed the song live during the German Echo Music Prize. It isn't in my blood I love all of my other songs, but…it was all kind of more vague topics about a relationship, and this is my first time breaking into something that’s more serious and more about me. On March 28, 2018, Mendes made a live performance debut of the song on The Late Late Show with James Corden. [Chorus] Sometimes I feel like giving up Someone help me No medicine is strong enough Shawn Mendes joined Billboard to share the story behind creating “In My Blood” on an episode of How It Went Down: According to Billboard, as of February 24, 2019, the song has sold a total of 450,000 copies in the United States. 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Help me, it's like the walls are caving in That’s the whole payoff in the chorus section…It’s not about when it happens. It isn't in my blood Mendes performed the song several times in the UK, including at the BBC Radio Live Lounge on April 19, on Sounds Like Friday Night on April 20, and at Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday party at the Royal Albert Hall in London on April 21. Is there somebody who could... I'm looking through my phone again feeling anxious [Verse 1] Growing up, I was a pretty calm kid. I think, especially, comparing that to all of my other music. But I just can't Help me, it's like the walls are caving in The best thing about it is that it’s not all down. On March 22nd, according to Mediabase via HeadLinePlanet, “In My Blood” had received 1,260 pop radio spins by the end of the day. Thank you! Someone help me It’s kind of about something that I think everybody goes through and it’s something that I think people don’t talk about often, especially in music. Sometimes I feel like giving up Sometimes I feel like giving up On “In My Blood,” Shawn Mendes takes a heavier and more mature approach production-wise, while still sticking to his acoustic roots in the verses.