Shawn Mendes sat on the edge of his bed in the dim light of his apartment, guitar resting on his knee. At 26, he was a superstar, yet the memory of his first love lingered—her smile, her laughter, the way they felt carefree before everything changed.

He remembered meeting her at a small coffee shop when he was just 18, right as his career began to take off. She was a girl who cherished her privacy, a stark contrast to the whirlwind of fame surrounding him. Their romance blossomed amidst the chaos, but as his popularity grew, so did the media's scrutiny. It wasn’t long before the headlines started, and she felt trapped.

Sighing, he began to write, the lyrics flowing out as he poured his heart onto the page.

“I promise that one day I'll be around I'll keep you safe, I'll keep you sound…”

Each line captured their relationship—the promises made, the intimacy shared, the way they held each other tightly during fleeting moments of peace. He could still picture her, eyes wide with concern when the tabloids caught wind of their romance. She wanted to protect her world, and the pressure pushed them apart.

“Right now it's pretty crazy And I don't know how to stop or slow it down…”

The memories flooded back—the late-night conversations, their shared dreams. He felt a pang of regret as he recalled how hard it had been for her.

“Hey, I know there are some things we need to talk about And I can't stay…”

He paused, letting the sadness wash over him. He missed her, missed how she grounded him amidst the chaos.

“Just let me hold you for a little longer now Take a piece of my heart and make it all your own…”

As he strummed the final chords, he realized this song wasn’t just about loss; it was a tribute to what they had. Even if they were apart, she would always hold a piece of his heart.

“So when we are apart You'll never be alone.”