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"Lost In Japan" is a song by Shawn Mendes. It was released on March 23, 2018 as the 3rd single from Shawn's 3rd album.

Release[]

The song's title was first spotted in the background of Mendes' Instagram posts from when he was recording the album in Jamaica, leading to speculation on the possibility of Mendes releasing two singles,[1] hence the two dates in an earlier teaser.[2][3][4] He announced the song mere hours after the release of "In My Blood", writing on Twitter: "Wanted to give you another song".[5]

Composition[]

"Lost in Japan" is a funk, pop and R&B song,[6][7] with "funky strings and driving bass" that bears resemblances with the work of Justin Timberlake.[8] During interviews, Mendes stated that he was inspired by all of the Timberlake songs he was listening to at the time, especially Justified–and a dream. "I had this dream that I was lost in this country and I woke up the next day and we had this cool piano part and the song was birthed."[9][10]

Lars Brandle of Billboard wrote that the song "opens with a subtle spell of piano then changes gears with a fat bass sound and groove".[11] It transformed from "a slow, piano-driven number" into "a passionate, hook-laden love song", according to CBS Radio's Robyn Collins.[12] Lyrically, Mendes offers to travel the globe in order to be closer to his love interest.[13]

Critical reception[]

Mike Nied of Idolator regarded the "atmospheric" song as "another solid gold bop", complimenting its ability "to present a new, more mature version of the superstar".[14] Sam Damshenas of Gay Times opined that the song "displays a saucier, funkier side" to Mendes.[15] Jordan Sargent of Spin praised the track, deeming it "notably well-made pop music" and "refreshingly spacious," despite being ambivalent towards his previous single "In My Blood".[16] Billboard named it the 22nd best song of the first half of 2018,[17] Elle considered it the 2nd,[18] while Uproxx listed it at No. 8 for the best pop songs of 2018.[19]

Lyrics[]

[Verse 1]
All it'd take is one flight
We'd be in the same time zone
Looking through your timeline
Seeing all the rainbows, I
I got an idea
And I know that it sounds crazy
I just wanna see ya
All I gotta ask

[Chorus]
Do you got plans tonight?
I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I
I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight
'Cause I-I-I can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind (oh)

[Verse 2]
I could feel the tension
We could cut it with a knife
I know it's more than just a friendship
I can hear you think I'm right, yeah
Do I gotta convince you
That you shouldn't fall asleep?
It'll only be a couple hours
And I'm about to leave

[Chorus]
Do you got plans tonight?
I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I
I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight
'Cause I-I-I can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
Do you got plans tonight?
I was hoping I could get lost in your paradise
The only thing I'm thinking 'bout is you and I
'Cause I-I-I can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
I can't seem to get you off my mind

[Post-Chorus]
Let's get lost tonight (oh)
Let's get lost tonight
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind
Let's get lost tonight
Let's get lost tonight
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind
Oh-oh-oh-oh

[Chorus]
Do you got plans tonight?
I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I
I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight
'Cause I-I-I can't get you off my mind
I can't get you off my mind
Do you got plans tonight, baby?
I was hoping I could get lost in your paradise
The only thing I'm thinking 'bout is you and I
And I-I-I can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
I can't seem to get you off my mind, yeah

[Outro]
Let's get lost tonight (oh)
Let's get lost tonight (oh)
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind
Let's get lost tonight (oh)
Let's get lost tonight (oh)
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind


Lost In Japan (Remix)[]

"Lost In Japan (Remix)" is a remix of "Lost in Japan" by Zedd that was released on September 27, 2018, and was sent to the US contemporary hit radio on October 2, 2018.

Music Video[]

A music video for the song was released on October 25, 2018. The video features both the original and remix versions of the song. The music video reenacts scenes from the 2003 film Lost in Translation, where Mendes plays the role of Bob (originally portrayed by Bill Murray). It features guest appearances from Norwegian actress Alisha Boe (who plays Scarlett Johansson's character Charlotte) and remixer Zedd. The music video was directed by Jay Martin and shot by Kai Saul.[20]

Lyrics[]

[Intro]
All it'd take is one flight
We'd be in the same time zone
Looking through your timeline
Seeing all the rainbows, I

[Verse 1]
All it'd take is one flight
We'd be in the same time zone
Looking through your timeline
Seeing all the rainbows, I
I got an idea
And I know that it sounds crazy
I just wanna see ya
All I gotta ask

[Chorus]
Do you got plans tonight?
I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I
I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight
'Cause I-I can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
Oh, oh

[Post-Chorus]
I can't seem to get you off my mind
Let's get lost tonight
Let's get lost tonight
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind
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[Verse 2]
I could feel the tension
We could cut it with a knife
I know it's more than just a friendship
I can hear you think I'm right, yeah
Do I gotta convince you?
That you shouldn't fall asleep?
It'll only be a couple hours
And I'm about to leave

[Chorus]
Do you got plans tonight?
I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I
I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight
'Cause I-I can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
Oh, oh

[Post-Chorus]
I can't seem to get you off my mind
Let's get lost tonight
Let's get lost tonight
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind
 

[Chorus]
Do you got plans tonight?
I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I
I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight
'Cause I-I-I can't get you off my mind
I can't get you off my mind
Do you got plans tonight, baby?
I was hoping I could get lost in your paradise
The only thing I'm thinking 'bout is you and I
And I-I can't get you off my mind
Can't get you off my mind
I can't seem to get you off my mind, yeah

[Outro]
Let's get lost tonight
Let's get lost tonight
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind
Let's get lost tonight
Let's get lost tonight (oh)
Baby, you and
I can't seem to get you off my mind

Video[]

Personnel[]

  • Shawn Mendes – vocals, background vocals, songwriting, production, guitar
  • Scott Harris – songwriting, guitar
  • Nate Mercereau – songwriting, additional production, keyboard, bass, guitar, percussion, piano
  • Teddy Geiger – background vocals, songwriting, production, drums, guitar, percussion, programming
  • Louis Bell – additional production
  • Harry Burr – mixing assistance, studio personnel
  • Andrew Maury – mixing, studio personnel
  • George Seara – vocal engineering, studio personnel
  • Zedd – additional production, remixing, studio personnel

References[]

  1. Official Charts Company - Shawn Mendes teases new music is coming this week
  2. Billboard - Shawn Mendes Has Fans Freaking Out Over Cryptic Tweets That Seem to Hint at New Music
  3. People's Choice Awards - Shawn Mendes Sends Fans Into Frenzy With Date Reveals
  4. MTV News - Shawn Mendes Is Releasing New Music This Week
  5. Entertainment Tonight Canada - Shawn Mendes Sparks Online Meltdown As He Treats Fans To Another New Track 'Lost In Japan'
  6. Stereogum - Lil Dicky Is Making A Career Out Of Being Charismatic And Problematic In Equal Measure
  7. The Fader - Okay, but I really like this Shawn Mendes song
  8. iHeartRadio - LISTEN: Shawn Mendes Debuts 'Lost In Japan'
  9. Youtube - Shawn Mendes Talks Lost in Japan, In My Blood & Camila Cabello
  10. Billboard - Shawn Mendes Talks Justin Timberlake-Inspired 'Lost in Japan,' Says He's 'Really Proud' of 'In My Blood': Watch
  11. Billboard - Shawn Mendes Drops Sexy New Song 'Lost In Japan': Listen
  12. CBS Radio - Shawn Mendes Drops Second Track In A Row, 'Lost In Japan': Listen
  13. MTV News - Shawn Mendes Gifts Us Funk-Fuelled New Track 'Lost In Japan'
  14. 23, 2018 Idolator - Shawn Mendes' "Lost In Japan" Is An Atmospheric Smash
  15. Gay Times - Shawn Mendes is looking for a hook-up on new single Lost In Japan
  16. Spin - Shawn Mendes "Lost In Japan" Review
  17. Billboard - The 50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far): Critics' Picks
  18. Elle - The 15 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far)
  19. Uproxx - The 20 Best Pop Songs of 2018 So Far
  20. Hollywood Life - Shawn Mendes Romances '13 Reasons Why's Alisha Boe In 'Lost In Japan' Video — Watch

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