Puth initially signed with the record label eleveneleven after performing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, while songwriting and producing for other artists. With primary intent on a solo career, Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group eventually sought the artist and released his debut single, "Marvin Gaye" (featuring Meghan Trainor), in 2015. His next single and first feature, "See You Again", which he co-wrote, co-produced, and performed with Atlantic label-mate Wiz Khalifa for the Furious 7 soundtrack as a tribute to actor Paul Walker. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for 12 non-consecutive weeks. After the success of "See You Again", he gained worldwide recognition for multiple subsequent releases, including his next single, "One Call Away". The single reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Puth's debut studio album, Nine Track Mind, was released in January 2016 to moderate commercial success. The album was preceded by the singles "One Call Away" and "We Don't Talk Anymore" (featuring Selena Gomez), which peaked at number 12 and number 9 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2017, he released two songs, "Attention" and "How Long", with the former peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Both were included on his second studio album, Voicenotes (2018), with ameliorated critical reception and a peak of number 4 on the Billboard 200. In 2019, Puth released the singles "I Warned Myself", "Mother" and "Cheating on You". The following year, Puth released singles "Girlfriend" and "Hard on Yourself". After deciding not to put these songs on his next album and scrapping what other songs he had written for it in early 2020, Puth released "Light Switch" in January 2022 as the lead single of his upcoming third studio album Charlie, which is scheduled for a 2022 release. "Light Switch" peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's second single, "That's Hilarious", was released in April 2022.
As You Are
Charlie Puth Lyrics
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Those were the days baby you were truth
And nothing you could do would ever change that
You riding with me, me riding for you
We followed our hearts don't forget what they do
But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
For you, I could climb
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again
'Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
You know me like inside and out, how I feel
Nothing more nothing less you're the real
I wanna take this time to thank you baby
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again
'Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
So let it be known now
You're queen to my throne now
It's you at all times
I'll never reject you
I'll love and respect you
'Cause you're my lifeline
Only thing on my wishlist
Your love and forgiveness
For that I will climb
(Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
Why would I fight it?
I know that it's right when you're holding my hand
I knew when I saw you
That God was just giving me a second chance
I'll climb every mountain
And scream at the top of my lungs that I'm yours
You know that I'm yours
'Cause I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(Darling I will always love you
I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
The song As You Are by Charlie Puth is a love song that emphasizes unconditional love and forgiveness. The lyrics reflect on the past when the singer had someone special in their life who they lost, but they remember it as a time when they shared a true connection. The song expresses regret for leaving this person hanging, but now declares that they will never break their heart again. The repeated phrase "I would take you as you are" emphasizes acceptance and love for who this person is, with all their flaws and imperfections.
The chorus particularly highlights this loving sentiment, as the singer repeats "I will always love you, baby I could never judge you." This verse reassures the listener that no matter what, they will always love and accept them with open arms. The singer addresses this individual as their friend, emphasizing an unbreakable bond and trust between them. The final verse declares that this person is the singer's queen, and they will climb every mountain to show their love and stay by their side.
Overall, As You Are is a touching tribute to a person who the singer has a deep love and respect for. The lyrics emphasize the importance of forgiveness and acceptance in relationships, and the desire to cherish and treasure the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking back in time when I had you to lose
Reflecting on the past when I still had you and could have lost you
Those were the days baby you were truth
Those were the days when you were truthful and honest
And nothing you could do would ever change that
No matter what, you could never change the fact that you were truthful
You riding with me, me riding for you
We were there for each other, always ready to lend a hand
We followed our hearts don't forget what they do
We listened to our hearts and followed their guidance, and we shouldn't forget that
But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
However, at some point, I let you down
For you, I could climb Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
I would do anything for you, even if it meant climbing a mountain a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again
I promise never to hurt you again, my friend
'Cause I, I will always love you
I will always have love for you
Baby I could never judge you
I would never judge you, my love
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I love you just the way you are, without any judgment or conditions
You know me like inside and out, how I feel
You know me completely, including how I'm feeling inside
Nothing more nothing less you're the real
You are the truth, with nothing more or less than who you are
I wanna take this time to thank you baby
I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for you, my love
So let it be known now
I want everyone to know
You're queen to my throne now
You are the queen to my throne, my one and only
It's you at all times
You are with me always
I'll never reject you
I will never turn you away
I'll love and respect you
I will always love and respect you, my dearest
Cause you're my lifeline
You are my reason to live, my source of hope and strength
Only thing on my wishlist
The only thing I want in life is
Your love and forgiveness
Your love and forgiveness, my love
For that I will climb (Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
I will do whatever it takes to earn your love and forgiveness, even if it means climbing a mountain a thousand times
Why would I fight it?
Why would I resist it?
I know that it's right when you're holding my hand
I know that everything is right in the world when I'm holding your hand
I knew when I saw you
I knew from the moment I first saw you
That God was just giving me a second chance
That God had given me a second chance to be with you
I'll climb every mountain
I won't let anything stand in the way of my love for you
And scream at the top of my lungs that I'm yours
I'll declare to the world that I belong to you, my love
Darling I will always love you
My darling, I will always love you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charlie Puth, George Henry Tizzard, Jack Martello, Richard James Parkhouse, Shy Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shreyansh Yadav
Lyrics 🎶
Thinking back in time when I had you to lose
Those were the days baby you were the truth
And nothing you could do would ever change that
You riding with me, me riding for you
We followed our hearts don't forget what they do
But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again
Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are
You know me like inside and out, how I feel
Nothing more nothing less you're the real
I wanna take this time to thank you baby
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again
Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are
So let it be known now
You're queen to my throne now
It's you at all times
I'll never reject you
I'll love and respect you
'Cause you're my lifeline
Only thing on my wishlist
You love and forgiveness
For that I will climb
(Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
Why would I fight it?
I know that it's right when you're holding my hand
I knew when I saw you
That God was just giving me a second chance
I'll climb every mountain
And scream at the top of my lungs that I'm yours
You know that I'm yours
Cause I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(Darling I will always love you
I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are
꺅꺅
이런게 진짜 #명곡 이지!!
#Masterpiece #masterpiecesonginmyopinion
#thankUCharlie
Hello, Charlie♥️
I appreciated that you made this song.
This song really comforted me a lot.
It means a lot to me.
I hope you make good song like this over and over.
I’m a big fan of you.
Plz come to Korea and do a concert.
I look forward to seeing you in person.
Speaking of which, I also like your song ‘look at me now + left right left’ too.
Be careful about COVID19; make sure to wear a mask.
Well, I'd better get going.
bye bye.
from Korea. Yeomi
Tova Portmann-Bown
Charlie's songs are just perfection. I love how they aren't about sex, drugs or derogatory terms like so many other songs.
Shudders
Same here, fr, you're so spot on
Vyom Garg
notaplayer dude his comment is 4 years old........... smh
Anjheli Diaz
@Vyom Garg marving gaye is the first of the first album lmao
Vyom Garg
@Anjheli Diaz I know right! People just listen one song and they think they are know it alls... smh..
Raisa Khan
"Empty cups " 🙈
Mitzi Martinez
It's 2021 and still in love with this song and artist. I love you, Charliee!
Shreyansh Yadav
Lyrics 🎶
Thinking back in time when I had you to lose
Those were the days baby you were the truth
And nothing you could do would ever change that
You riding with me, me riding for you
We followed our hearts don't forget what they do
But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again
Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are
You know me like inside and out, how I feel
Nothing more nothing less you're the real
I wanna take this time to thank you baby
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again
Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are
So let it be known now
You're queen to my throne now
It's you at all times
I'll never reject you
I'll love and respect you
'Cause you're my lifeline
Only thing on my wishlist
You love and forgiveness
For that I will climb
(Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
Why would I fight it?
I know that it's right when you're holding my hand
I knew when I saw you
That God was just giving me a second chance
I'll climb every mountain
And scream at the top of my lungs that I'm yours
You know that I'm yours
Cause I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(Darling I will always love you
I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are
Rima Nargish
😢CP
Tye Rendition
His high notes never fails to AMAZE ME !! IT'S SOOOOO GOOOOOOOD !!!! EARGASM