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.
Girlfriend
Charlie Puth Lyrics
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Tired of this conversation
We didn't come all this way
To touch a little, kiss a little
All night long
You wanna hear me say it
I know I kept you waitin'
All night long
Can't stop
'Til you're lyin' right here next to me
I should stop
But I think I'll do it anyway
Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend?
I don't wanna play no games
This is more than just a phase
Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend?
If you want it, let me know
We could make this official
Don't we look perfect, baby?
Let's take this further, baby
Just a little, just a little
All night long
If I was your boyfriend
I, I'd be givin' you all my time
Not just a little, just a little
All night long
Can't stop
'Til you're lyin' right here next to me
I should stop
But I think I'll do it anyway
Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend? (Oh, oh)
I don't wanna play no games (no games)
This is more than just a phase
Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend? (Oh, oh)
If you want it, let me know (me know)
We could make this official (for sure)
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
My girlfriend
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
My girlfriend
I can't stop
Whoa
Know I should stop
But I had to do it anyway
I had to do it anyway
I had to do it anyway
I had to do it anyway
Baby, would you ever wanna be my girlfriend? (Oh, oh)
I don't wanna play no games (no games)
This is more than just a phase (yeah)
Baby, would you ever wanna be my girlfriend? (Oh, oh)
If you want it, let me know (me know)
We could make this official
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
If you were my girlfriend (I'm ready to do that, baby)
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
My girlfriend
The lyrics of Charlie Puth's song "Girlfriend" is about a man who is expressing his feelings to someone he has been seeing but wants to take their relationship to the next level. In the first stanza, he talks about being tired of superficial conversations and wanting to take their physical relationship further. He then asks if the woman would like to be his girlfriend and assures her that he wants to be serious and not play any games. In the second stanza, he tells her that they look perfect together and asks her to take their relationship further with him.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired of this conversation
I'm bored of talking about the same thing over and over
We didn't come all this way
We worked hard to get here
To touch a little, kiss a little
To only have physical interactions
All night long
For an extended period of time
You wanna hear me say it
You want me to express my feelings out loud
I know I kept you waitin'
I understand that I made you wait
Just a little, just a little
Only a small amount
Can't stop
I can't resist
'Til you're lyin' right here next to me
Until we're physically together
I should stop
I know I need to stop myself
But I think I'll do it anyway
But I can't help myself
Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend?
Do you want to be my partner?
I don't wanna play no games
I don't want to mess around
This is more than just a phase
I'm serious about this
If you want it, let me know
If you're interested, tell me
We could make this official
We could become an official couple
Don't we look perfect, baby?
Aren't we a great match?
Let's take this further, baby
Let's deepen our relationship
If I was your boyfriend
If we were in a relationship
I, I'd be givin' you all my time
I would prioritize spending time with you
Hold on, you're makin' me (oh no, baby, no)
You're making me want you more
My girlfriend
My partner
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher Hindlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mia Notario Alonso
I really loved it! A Haywyre genius. A complete success for the summer. Charliee you are from another level! Congratulations on the song! It's spectacular ♡
Rik Bhattacharyya
Charlie Puth, CEO of being immensely talented than mainstream generic pop artists and criminally underrated.
A1
▶️🎧🎸
Matt
This is Haywyres mix of Charlies track.
shadaan haq
Right 😊
Arya Milan
Yeah
Byda
Everyone is saying wow Charlie Puth is so talented but can we just apreciate Haywyre who boosted this song's summer vibe to the max.
Sami Hossain
Lol you have no idea about charlie puth.....
puthiee
101% agree
Saiful
Yes