Shawn Mendes And Camila Cabello's Puppy Stars In New Video For 'The Christmas Song'

At the end of last week, Shawn Mendes unveiled his fourth studio album, Wonder, a wide-open assortment of sleek, moody, often sky-scraping pop tunes — at least one of which started in his dressing room at Brooklyn's Barclays Center before a gig. Right now, dropping an album in December is already a tacit embracing of the holiday spirit. Yet on December 7, Mendes went a step further, releasing the album's deluxe edition mere days right after its common release.


furthermore to live and acoustic cuts, the new Wonder version boasts two brand-new songs: Mendes's piano-led BBC cover of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and also because the Christmas Song," the common yuletide tune that comes complete with chestnuts roasting on an open fire, featuring none other than Camila Cabello.


The song feels patently cozy and warm, with the two sings (and lovebirds) swapping vocals on the Mel Tormé classic and eventually finding that space where their voices can live with each other as one.


They gave us an accompanying home-shot video, also, which they intelligently start with ample footage of their new puppy, Tarzan — who also lands a directing credit, because they're clearly allocating for his financial future. It's similarly cozy and intimate, finding the pair dancing around strings of lights, drinking out of Grinch mugs, cuddling in red sweaters, and typically doing all of the things you do around this time of year.


Wonder saw Mendes reuniting with collaborator Scott Harris, who's worked with him since the Handwritten days. He told MTV News the album sprang from, among other things, the duo listening to classic rock and pop artists like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, Paul Simon, and the Beach Boys.


"Comfort is key in the songwriting community," Harris said. As soon as you're comfortable feel you could really be yourself and be straightforward, even for the music Shawn has made keeps it up and continues to prepare. Being sincere and open like that takes a lot of time and yes it takes a lot of energy."


On the new Wonder deluxe tracks, Mendes finds himself so comfortable that he can just as conveniently slip into crooner mode — a nice treat for the holiday season. Watch the adorable homemade video for "The Christmas Song" above.