Shawn Peter Raul Mendes, popularly known as Shawn Mendes is a Singer, a Songwriter, and a model. The artist has been a huge success and a teenage sensation. But the Canadian singer is no stranger to body art and has the cutest of tattoos. Let’s explore his tattoos and their meanings.

1. ‘The Guitar’ Tattoo

Tattoo: Shawn has a tattoo of a guitar on his right arm below the elbow. The guitar looks normal from the distance but if you get a closer look at it, the body of the guitar is made up of trees at a riverbank whose reflection is falling on the river thus giving the appearance of a guitar’s body. The handle of the guitar is actually divided into two where the upper part is an outline of the Toronto skyline and the lower part represents the wavelength of his parents saying,” I love you “.

Meaning: This tattoo is a complete compilation of Shawn’s love for his guitar, music, his birthplace Toronto, and his parents. Thus, the skyline which forms the guitar’s handle represents his birthplace, Toronto’s skyline, the soundwave of his parents saying, “I love you”, forms the top of the guitar, and all of these things coming together and making a guitar.

2. ‘The Sparrow’ Tattoo

Tattoo: Shawn has a small sparrow inked on his right hand.

Meaning: Shawn got this sparrow inked to remind him always that being on his tours always wouldn’t make him any difference, as, ultimately he is supposed to be back to his home just like the sailors do. The Sparrow is one of the birds who no matter how far it goes, returns to its original home every year. Just like the sailors who get the sparrows inked symbolizing love for Family and Home, Shawn got it too.

3. ‘The Number 8’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The number 8 is inked on the left side of the singer’s right middle finger.

Meaning: Shawn Mendes says that the number 8 has been very important to him always. The 8 represents 08/08/1998 which is Shawn’s birthdate, moreover, 8 is his lucky number.