Shawn Mendes says he's “figuring out” sexuality in heartfelt language.

Shawn Mendes give yourself some grace.

The 26-year-old opened up about his personal life in a heartfelt speech captured on video by fans at his Colorado concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater before singing his new song “The Mountain,” which directly acknowledges the speculation surrounding his sexuality .

Noting that he was “really young” at the start of his career, Mendes told the cheering crowd, “The truth is, as a 15-year-old, I couldn't do a lot of things and discover parts of myself that you do.” 15.”

The “Treat You Better” singer opened up about his sexuality being debated in the public eye throughout his career, saying, “There's this thing about my sexuality and people have been talking about it for so long.” I think it is kind of silly because I think sexuality is such a wonderful, complex thing and it's so hard to just put it in boxes.”

Mendes – with whom there is a romantic connection Camila Cabello, Hailey BieberAnd Sabrina Carpenter— noted that discussing his sexual preferences “felt to me like an intrusion into something very personal” and admitted he's still coming to terms with his own feelings on the subject.