AceShowbiz - John Mayer and Shawn Mendes share a unique bond that goes beyond their musical talents. The two artists have experienced the emotional turbulence of being subjects of their ex-lover's hit songs. Mayer and Mendes recently opened up about the challenges and revelations that come with this unusual experience.

On a recent episode of Mayer's SiriusXM show, "How's Life With John Mayer," the two musicians delved into the "psychological toll" that comes with hearing songs about themselves, especially when these tracks expose their personal lives to intense public scrutiny.

The "Daughters" singer, reflecting on his high-profile relationships with stars like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, admitted, "No one's gonna understand. You and I are both talking as people who've heard songs that - at least other people are saying - are references to us."

Shawn Mendes, who has been romantically linked with Camila Cabello and Sabrina Carpenter, echoed Mayer's sentiments. "It sucks to feel like ... It's a funny feeling to feel like you're being written about, and maybe the whole picture's not being expressed," Mendes shared.

Mayer humorously pointed out the difficulty of discussing such issues with a therapist. "You talk to a therapist and go, 'You ever seen your ex-girlfriend on a billboard before?' ... Let me tell you, it's a weird two weeks," he said, laughing.

Despite the awkwardness and emotional strain, both artists emphasized the intrinsic beauty of their experiences. Mendes highlighted the paradox. "The suffering that is from hearing a song talking about you in a way you don't want to be talked about is not even close to the beauty of falling in love with someone for the first time," he noted.

While neither of the musicians explicitly named their ex-girlfriends, their past relationships with famous women in the music industry are well-documented. Mayer dated Swift briefly in late 2009 to early 2010, with Swift's "Dear John" widely speculated to be about him. He also dated Perry from 2012 to 2015.

Meanwhile, Mendes's alleged love triangle with Cabello and Carpenter have spurred public interest and speculation, fueling their music.

Mendes added a poignant perspective, stating, "The biggest lesson I've learned is no one gets out of this life without getting hurt, and no one gets out of this life without hurting someone."

Both Mayer and Mendes have navigated the intersections of fame, love, and music, revealing that while the challenges are unique, they value the profound connections that inspire these songs. Their candor invites a deeper understanding of the man behind the music, portraying them not just as celebrities but as individuals experiencing the universal trials of love and heartbreak.