<p>Shawn Mendes has landed himself in hot water for the cover of his new song titled 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?'. After a short hiatus, the singer, as a surprise to his fans, announced the new song on Thursday. However, what went wrong was the cover image of the song, which was an image of New York City's orange sky.</p>

<p>Taking to his social media, Mendes dropped the cover of the song with the title, 'What the Hell Are We Dying For'&nbsp;written over it. The picture showed the New York City sky covered with smoke from the Canadian wildfires.&nbsp;</p>

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Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate Newyork &amp; finished it only a few hours ago..felt so important to me to share with you guys in real time ♥️♥️ <a href="https://t.co/9ODeE5v5FB">https://t.co/9ODeE5v5FB</a> <a href="https://t.co/S3HUpk672s">pic.twitter.com/S3HUpk672s</a></p>
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<p>Sharing the song, the Canadian singer revealed that he had written it recently. ''Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate Newyork &amp; finished it only a few hours ago..felt so important to me to share with you guys in real time ♥️♥️,'' the tweet reads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Mendes has been one of the singers who has been vocal about climate change and its effect on human life, his promotional strategy didn't land well with the netizens, who were quick to slam him for using a picture of the Manhattan skyline engulfed in wildfire smoke.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While some fans were delighted to see Mendes's new song after he announced his break in July 2022 to take care of his mental health, however, others were quick to slam him for making fun of a serious situation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One user wrote, '''ppl are dying in wildfires n getting sick by the poor air quality n u rlly [sic] decided to make it ur aesthetic?''<br />
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One Instagram user wrote, ''Why are you trying to profit off a natural disaster.''</p>

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<p>"Shawn Mendes turning the fire and smoke pollution into single cover art is sending me into orbit,'' another person wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Why are you trying to profit off a natural disaster," a user commented.</p>

<p><b>More about the song&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>Mendes's song was seemingly about the dire situation in Canada and other cities that are engulfed in orange smoke. 'Smoke in the air/ the city's burning down/ I want to speak/ but I don't make a sound,'&nbsp;the song's lyrics say. 'Locked in my mind, you're all I think about./ I want to save us, but I don't know how.'</p>

<p>There were others who thought the song was about his relationship with Camila Cabello.</p>

<p>'If we don't love like we used to, if we don't care like we used to, what the hell are we dying for?,' the Canadian native sings in the single.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing the Camila and Shawn relationship, one user wrote, ''Did Shawn Mendes just use the Canada wildfires to drop a breakup song ab Camila Cabello?"</p>

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Shawn Mendes has landed himself in hot water for the cover of his new song titled 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?'. After a short hiatus, the singer, as a surprise to his fans, announced the new song on Thursday.

Shawn Mendes has landed himself in hot water for the cover of his new song titled 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?'. After a short hiatus, the singer, as a surprise to his fans, announced the new song on Thursday. However, what went wrong was the cover image of the song, which was an image of New York City's orange sky. Taking to his social media, Mendes dropped the cover of the song with the title, 'What the Hell Are We Dying For' written over it. The picture showed the New York City sky covered with smoke from the Canadian wildfires. WHAT THE HELL ARE WE DYING FOR ? OUT NOW Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate Newyork & finished it only a few hours ago..felt so important to me to share with you guys in real time ♥️♥️ https://t.co/9ODeE5v5FB pic.twitter.com/S3HUpk672s — Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) June 9, 2023 × Sharing the song, the Canadian singer revealed that he had written it recently. ''Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate Newyork & finished it only a few hours ago..felt so important to me to share with you guys in real time ♥️♥️,'' the tweet reads. While Mendes has been one of the singers who has been vocal about climate change and its effect on human life, his promotional strategy didn't land well with the netizens, who were quick to slam him for using a picture of the Manhattan skyline engulfed in wildfire smoke. not shawn using the air quality in new york as promo for a new song — les (@bIondedcinema) June 9, 2023 × While some fans were delighted to see Mendes's new song after he announced his break in July 2022 to take care of his mental health, however, others were quick to slam him for making fun of a serious situation. Shawn Mendes turning the fire smoke pollution into single cover art is sending me into orbit 😭 — Alexis (@TheRealAlexis) June 9, 2023 × One user wrote, '''ppl are dying in wildfires n getting sick by the poor air quality n u rlly [sic] decided to make it ur aesthetic?'' One Instagram user wrote, ''Why are you trying to profit off a natural disaster.'' Shawn Mendes turning the fire smoke pollution into single cover art is sending me into orbit 😭 — Alexis (@TheRealAlexis) June 9, 2023 × "Shawn Mendes turning the fire and smoke pollution into single cover art is sending me into orbit,'' another person wrote. not shawn using the air quality in new york as promo for a new song — les (@bIondedcinema) June 9, 2023 × "Why are you trying to profit off a natural disaster," a user commented. More about the song Mendes's song was seemingly about the dire situation in Canada and other cities that are engulfed in orange smoke. 'Smoke in the air/ the city's burning down/ I want to speak/ but I don't make a sound,' the song's lyrics say. 'Locked in my mind, you're all I think about./ I want to save us, but I don't know how.' There were others who thought the song was about his relationship with Camila Cabello. 'If we don't love like we used to, if we don't care like we used to, what the hell are we dying for?,' the Canadian native sings in the single. Addressing the Camila and Shawn relationship, one user wrote, ''Did Shawn Mendes just use the Canada wildfires to drop a breakup song ab Camila Cabello?" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us

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<p>Less than a year after splitting from Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello confirmed she is dating Austin Kevitch by engaging in lots of PDA with him. According to Page Six, the two stepped out for a public walk in Los Angeles. It shared some photos that were shared by the Daily Mail. Page Six reported that Cabello and Kevitch were seen holding hands and joking around while out for a stroll. The pair later relaxed at a picnic table while eating some breakfast. There, Camilla planted a kiss on his cheek. Cabello then even caressed Kevitch's face.</p>

<p>The couple was first spotted out together for a night out in June, which immediately sparked dating rumours at the time. According to Page Six, Camila Cabello and Kevitch may have been introduced through her ‘Cinderella’&nbsp;co-star Nicholas Galitzine.</p>
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<p>Kevitch is the founder of Lox Club, a premium dating app in the US. According to the Lox Club website, the app is “A members-only dating club for people with ridiculously high standards”. Interestingly, Cabello broke up with singer Shawn Mendes just nine months ago. Cabello and Mendes dated for a period of three years. Mendes and Cabello have been romantically linked since July 2019 and have displayed lots of PDA throughout the relationship. However, the couple revealed in a joint statement that they were breaking up in November 2021.</p>
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<p>They wrote, “We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward.”</p>

<p>Mendes has been open about his mental health issues since their breakup, and shared in March&nbsp;that he despises being alone. The singer also revealed last month that he would postpone the rest of his tour to focus on his mental health. Mendes, however, appears to be recovering as he was seen partying at LIV nightclub over the weekend and taking in some beach time in Miami.</p>

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Less than a year after splitting from Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello confirmed she is dating Austin Kevitch by engaging in lots of PDA with him. According to Page Six, the two stepped out for a public walk in Los Angeles.

Less than a year after splitting from Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello confirmed she is dating Austin Kevitch by engaging in lots of PDA with him. According to Page Six, the two stepped out for a public walk in Los Angeles. It shared some photos that were shared by the Daily Mail. Page Six reported that Cabello and Kevitch were seen holding hands and joking around while out for a stroll. The pair later relaxed at a picnic table while eating some breakfast. There, Camilla planted a kiss on his cheek. Cabello then even caressed Kevitch's face. The couple was first spotted out together for a night out in June, which immediately sparked dating rumours at the time. According to Page Six, Camila Cabello and Kevitch may have been introduced through her ‘Cinderella’ co-star Nicholas Galitzine. Kevitch is the founder of Lox Club, a premium dating app in the US. According to the Lox Club website, the app is “A members-only dating club for people with ridiculously high standards”. Interestingly, Cabello broke up with singer Shawn Mendes just nine months ago. Cabello and Mendes dated for a period of three years. Mendes and Cabello have been romantically linked since July 2019 and have displayed lots of PDA throughout the relationship. However, the couple revealed in a joint statement that they were breaking up in November 2021. They wrote, “We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward.” Mendes has been open about his mental health issues since their breakup, and shared in March that he despises being alone. The singer also revealed last month that he would postpone the rest of his tour to focus on his mental health. Mendes, however, appears to be recovering as he was seen partying at LIV nightclub over the weekend and taking in some beach time in Miami. Singer Rita Ora and actor-filmmaker Taika Waititi marry in London: Reports

Camila Cabello has found new love after breaking up with Shawn Mendes; See pics

<p>Shawn Mendes' music has always pierced through our hearts. But this time for an entirely different reason!<br />
Just two weeks after breaking with Camila Cabello, the singer has dropped his latest heartbreak song: 'It'll Be Okay'.</p>

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The soft number had got everyone wondering if the song is about the couple's recent break-up, with the lyrics going as, "Are we gonna make it? Is this gonna hurt?" and "I start to imagine a world where we don't collide. It's making me sick but we'll heal and the sun will rise."</p>

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"We don't have to stay. I will love you either way. It'll be okay," a part of the song says. &nbsp;</p>

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On Tuesday, Mendes launched a 12-second teaser to the song, writing, "'It’ll be okay,' tomorrow 12/1 7:00 p.m. EST."</p>

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"We’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever. We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward," they both wrote in their joint <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-shawn-mendes-camila-cabello-break-up-will-continue-to-be-best-friends-430151">break-up statement</a> last month.&nbsp;</p>

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“Shawn and Camila's breakup was mutual. They realized they are in totally different places in their lives at this point, and it was time to end things. They're both sad about the split, but doing their best to take care of themselves, stay busy and surround themselves by loved ones," a source told an entertainment portal.&nbsp;<br />
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Shawn Mendes' music has always pierced through our hearts. But this time for an entirely different reason! Just two weeks after breaking with Camila Cabello, the singer has dropped his latest heartbreak song: 'It'll Be Okay'.

Shawn Mendes' music has always pierced through our hearts. But this time for an entirely different reason! Just two weeks after breaking with Camila Cabello, the singer has dropped his latest heartbreak song: 'It'll Be Okay'. The soft number had got everyone wondering if the song is about the couple's recent break-up, with the lyrics going as, "Are we gonna make it? Is this gonna hurt?" and "I start to imagine a world where we don't collide. It's making me sick but we'll heal and the sun will rise." Also read: The Power of the Dog review: Benedict Cumberbatch's a marvelous old, lonely ranch man "We don't have to stay. I will love you either way. It'll be okay," a part of the song says. On Tuesday, Mendes launched a 12-second teaser to the song, writing, "'It’ll be okay,' tomorrow 12/1 7:00 p.m. EST." "We’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever. We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward," they both wrote in their joint break-up statement last month. Also read: Lawsuit claims R Kelly, manager tried to silence, intimidate abuse victims “Shawn and Camila's breakup was mutual. They realized they are in totally different places in their lives at this point, and it was time to end things. They're both sad about the split, but doing their best to take care of themselves, stay busy and surround themselves by loved ones," a source told an entertainment portal. Also read: Britney Spears, Sam Asghari go on first trip since squashing of her conservatorship

Shawn Mendes drops heartbreak song after breakup with Camila Cabello: It'll be okay

<p>Fans were left heartbroken last week when singers Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their breakup. The couple started dating in 2019 and were one of the most popular pairs in the music world.&nbsp;<br />
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While the two never cited the reason behind their break up but new details have emerged which suggests that it was Shawn Mendes who first suggested it.&nbsp;<br />
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The source close to the couple told a media out that there was no big event that caused the split. Instead, it was a result of their relationship becoming "stale and complacent."<br />
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The insider added that Canello was initially was "very upset" but "agreed" that it was an appropriate move.&nbsp;<br />
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The first few days after the two singers broke it off were "really hard" for Cabello but she's been "keeping busy," the source said.<br />
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"She has a huge support system and is feeling renewed now," the source added to the outlet.<br />
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In a joint statement on Wednesday last week, Cabello and Mendes announced their split.&nbsp;<br />
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"Hey guys, we've decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever," the statement read. "We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward."<br />
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Ever since the announcement, the singers have been spotted separately around town. While Mendes was seen grabbing a cup of coffee in Brooklyn, Cabello was photographed horseback riding with friends in Los Angeles.</p>


Fans were left heartbroken last week when singers Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their breakup. The couple started dating in 2019 and were one of the most popular pairs in the music world.

Fans were left heartbroken last week when singers Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their breakup. The couple started dating in 2019 and were one of the most popular pairs in the music world. While the two never cited the reason behind their break up but new details have emerged which suggests that it was Shawn Mendes who first suggested it. The source close to the couple told a media out that there was no big event that caused the split. Instead, it was a result of their relationship becoming "stale and complacent." The insider added that Canello was initially was "very upset" but "agreed" that it was an appropriate move. The first few days after the two singers broke it off were "really hard" for Cabello but she's been "keeping busy," the source said. "She has a huge support system and is feeling renewed now," the source added to the outlet. In a joint statement on Wednesday last week, Cabello and Mendes announced their split. "Hey guys, we've decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever," the statement read. "We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward." Ever since the announcement, the singers have been spotted separately around town. While Mendes was seen grabbing a cup of coffee in Brooklyn, Cabello was photographed horseback riding with friends in Los Angeles.

The reason behind Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's break up