Wonder (Shawn Mendes song)
"Wonder" is a song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes from his fourth studio album of the same name. The song, which serves as the album's lead single, was released on October 2, 2020, by Island Records.[3] The track was written and produced by Mendes, Scott Harris, Nate Mercereau and Kid Harpoon. The single reached the top-ten in Canada, Hungary, and Singapore, as well as the top-twenty in twelve countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
"Wonder"
October 2, 2020
2:53
- Shawn Mendes
- Scott Harris
- Thomas Hull
- Nate Mercereau
- Mendes
- Mercereau
- Kid Harpoon
Composition[edit]
The song has been described as a power ballad.[3] Lyrically, the song sees Mendes contemplating "imagined scenarios", as well as "stepping foot into his friend's shoes". The singer also comments on toxic masculinity, singing "I wonder, when I cry into my hands, I'm conditioned to feel like it makes me less of a man".[11] "Wonder" finds Mendes "broadening his sonic horizons — experimenting with a widescreen, full-bodied sound".[12]
Commercial performance[edit]
"Wonder" debuted and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 12, 2020.[18] It debuted at number 4 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song also charted in various European countries.