Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has opened up about his Tourette's syndrome diagnosis and explained why he altered lyrics written by Ed Sheeran for his new album. The 25-year-old, whose debut album was the UK's best-seller for two consecutive years, said he recorded much of the follow-up in a friend's Glasgow living room to keep things low-key and avoid anxiety.
Capaldi revealed he was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome earlier this year, a condition he says is exacerbated by intense emotions. During an interview, he experienced a tic episode but chose to continue. 'It's a really new thing. I'm still trying to work out how to temper it,' he said, adding that singing helps suppress symptoms by focusing on something else.
The singer also addressed changing lyrics co-written by Ed Sheeran for his upcoming album. While he did not specify which song, Capaldi noted that the original lyrics felt 'too cheesy' for his style. 'I just wanted everything to be chilled,' he explained, preferring a more authentic approach over polished studio productions.
Capaldi's debut album, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent, sold over 4.2 million copies in the UK alone, with hit single Someone You Loved spending seven weeks at number one. Despite his success, he remains grounded, often using humour to deflect from serious topics. He described his Grammys red carpet experience as 'like eating a whole chicken parmesan'.
