Stitches

Album: Handwritten (2015)
Charted: 1 4
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  • I thought that I'd been hurt before
    But no one's ever left me quite this sore
    Your words cut deeper than a knife
    Now I need someone to breathe me back to life

    Got a feeling that I'm going under
    But I know that I'll make it out alive
    If I quit calling you my lover
    Move on

    You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
    I'm shaking, falling onto my knees
    And now that I'm without your kisses
    I'll be needing stitches
    Tripping over myself
    Aching, begging you to come help
    And now that I'm without your kisses
    I'll be needing stitches

    Just like a moth drawn to a flame
    Oh, you lured me in, I couldn't sense the pain
    Your bitter heart, cold to the touch
    Now I'm gonna reap what I sow
    I'm left seeing red on my own

    Got a feeling that I'm going under
    But I know that I'll make it out alive
    If I quit calling you my lover
    Move on

    You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
    I'm shaking, falling onto my knees
    And now that I'm without your kisses
    I'll be needing stitches
    Tripping over myself
    Aching, begging you to come help
    And now that I'm without your kisses
    I'll be needing stitches

    Needle and the thread, gotta get you outta my head
    Needle and the thread, gonna wind up dead

    Needle and the thread, gotta get you outta my head
    Needle and the thread, gonna wind up dead (gonna wind up dead)

    Needle and the thread, gotta get you outta my head (gotta get you outta my head)
    Needle and the thread, gonna wind up dead (wind up dead)
    Needle and the thread, gotta get you outta my head, get you outta my head

    You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
    I'm shaking, falling onto my knees (falling on my knees)
    And now that I'm without your kisses (without you)
    I'll be needing stitches (and I'll be needing stitches)
    Tripping over myself
    Aching, begging you to come help (begging baby, please)
    And now that I'm without your kisses
    I'll be needing stitches

    And now that I'm without your kisses
    I'll be needing stitches
    And now that I'm without your kisses
    I'll be needing stitches Writer/s: Daniel Kyriakides, Danny Parker, Teddy Geiger
    Publisher: Hipgnosis Songs Group, Rough Trade Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 6

  • Joel Pfeiffer from Foley, AlPicture this: a traveler passing through Jackson, Mississippi, carrying with them a notebook filled with profound Zen writings and a song titled "Stitches." Little did they know, their chance encounter with a mysterious figure at a Greyhound station would set off a chain of events that would shake the music industry to its core.

    In 2015, Shawn Mendes released "Stitches," a song that quickly climbed the charts and captivated audiences worldwide. But what if I told you that the origins of "Stitches" were shrouded in secrecy and stolen inspiration?

    Our story begins with the traveler, who, in 2014, had their notebook stolen during a robbery at the Greyhound station in Jackson. Among the stolen writings was the song "Stitches," penned by the traveler themselves. Yet, unbeknownst to them, their stolen creation would soon find its way into the hands of Shawn Mendes.

    Fast forward to May 5, 2015, when "Stitches" was released as Mendes' second single. It quickly rose to the top of the charts, becoming a sensation overnight. But how did Mendes come up with the song? Was it merely coincidence, or was there something more sinister at play?

    Delving deeper into the traveler's story, we uncover tweets referencing Zen philosophy and lost Zen books. Could it be that the stolen notebook contained not only the song "Stitches" but also profound Zen writings that influenced Mendes' creative process?

    Adding to the intrigue, there are rumors of a Zen book written by Mendes around the same time frame. Was this a coincidence, or did Mendes stumble upon the stolen notebook, finding inspiration in its pages?

    Some theorists speculate that powerful forces within the music industry orchestrated the theft of the traveler's notebook, intending to use its contents to propel Mendes to stardom. Others suggest a more mystical explanation, involving the manipulation of cosmic energies and the transfer of creative inspiration across dimensions.

    As the mystery deepens, one thing remains clear: the true origins of "Stitches" may never be fully revealed, leaving us to wonder about the secrets hidden within its lyrics and the untold story of the stolen notebook.
  • Katie from WisconsinDear Shawn Mendes,
    I know i am just another person for you to read but I feel so bad for you. You need to remember that even through the hard times you will want to give up but be proud of how far you have gotten.
  • Aaden from Lake Cityhi shawn i am a boy and even i like your music in fact you are my faviorate singer i am 13 years old
  • Adelle from Arlington Va hey shawn mendes. you are beautiful. crush on you. make you happy. be with you all day.
  • Siahara Shyne Carter from United StatesThe video is so beautiful lol, I thought Shawn Mendes is going to be kidnapped with bad guys in the video
    but It was all about "You watch me bleeding till I can't breath" I love it !!!! This song also very popular in YouTube that I first meet Shawn Mendes MUSIC
  • Adelle Legesse Legesse from Arlington VaHey Shawn Mendes you are so cutie
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