Comments made by Michael Bublé in a magazine interview have led fans of the Canadian singer to fear that he will retire after the release of his new album Love next month.
In an interview for the Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine, the 43-year-old discussed how he had changed since his son Noah's battle with liver cancer. Five-year-old Noah is now in remission.
The singer explained that he realised he had become too caught up in his own success and he can now no longer stomach "the celebrity narcissism".
"My whole being's changed," he told journalist Chrissy Iley. "My perception of life. I don't know if I can even get through this conversation without crying.
"And I've never lost control of my emotions in public."
"I actually thought I'd never come back to the music business," Bublé continued. "I never fell out of love with music, I just needed to put it aside."
Bublé, who made his Irish comeback in Croke Park during the summer, then outlined the three reasons why he wanted to make a new album.
"One, because I felt a debt of gratitude, deeper than I can explain, to the millions of people all over the world who prayed for us and showed us compassion," he said. "That gave me faith in humanity.
"Two, because I love music and feel I can continue the legacy of my idols.
"And three, because if the world was ending - not just my own personal hell but watching the political turmoil in America and watching Europe break up - there's never a better time for music."
He concluded by saying it was his "last interview".
"I'm retiring from the business. I've made the perfect record and now I can leave at the very top."
"Somehow, though, I don't think he really means it," added Iley.
Love is released on November 16.
Michael’s brand new song "Love You Anymore" from his upcoming album ❤️ is out now! https://t.co/DjvPj0zP9y pic.twitter.com/gTWyEqbfvZ
— Michael Bublé (@michaelbuble) October 12, 2018
