I Don't Wanna Know
Charlie Puth Lyrics

Yeah, yeah
Charlie is acknowledging or agreeing with something, perhaps an unspoken, mutually understood desire to avoid causing pain or hurt.

I don't wanna hurt you baby, no more
Charlie is making a commitment to not cause any additional pain or hurt to his romantic partner. He is recognizing that he has already caused pain and wants to prevent it from happening again.

I see you walking over there with all your friends
Charlie observes his romantic partner in a social situation, surrounded by friends.

Eyein' me down
Charlie's partner is giving him a long, intense look.

But remember what you said to me
Charlie is bringing to mind something that his partner previously shared with him.

We've been on and off for a couple months now
Charlie and his partner have been in an unstable, unpredictable romantic relationship for a few months.

Feeling okay 'bout it all
Charlie is at peace with the current state of the relationship, including its ups and downs.

But baby somehow
However, despite his peace about it, something more important is nagging him.

You keep coming back to me
Despite the instability of the relationship, Charlie's partner keeps coming back to him for some reason.

The last thing I wanna do is leave again and end up bringing you down
Charlie is expressing reluctance to leave the relationship again after coming back to it for fear of causing further hurt or pain to his partner.

And you can't just come around
Charlie is acknowledging the inconsistency of his partner's behavior in the relationship, and the undesirability of such.

I don't wanna keep playing these games
Charlie wants a real, stable relationship without all the drama and inconsistency he has experienced so far.

I've broken your heart and caused so much pain
Charlie is acknowledging that his actions have had serious negative consequences for his partner.

'Cause all I've gotta say is
Charlie is reaching a conclusion based on all he has said and done so far.

Girl, even though you do it better than anyone else
Charlie is acknowledging that despite what has happened, his partner is a great match for him in many respects.

Staying with me ain't no good for your health
Charlie is acknowledging that the instability of the relationship is not good for his partner's well-being.

That way I don't have to explain why
Charlie sees bringing an end to the relationship as a way to avoid further complicated or emotional explanations.

For all it's worth, at least we gave it a try
The relationship was a good attempt at a real romance, even if it has ended up unsatisfactory.

Please believe me, 'cause
Charlie is underscoring his sincerity and hoping for his partner to trust and believe him.

Remember when I told you
Charlie is recalling what he once said to his partner.

"That I'll love you 'til day is done
Charlie committed to loving his partner for as long as he lives, a promise he may no longer be able or willing to keep.

You're the one that makes me happy"
Charlie affirms that his partner is the source of his happiness in the relationship.

God, what have I done?
Charlie may have realized too late that he is walking towards loss instead of gain in the relationship.

I don't wanna hurt you baby
Charlie reminds his partner that he truly does not want to cause her any pain.

So it's best that we move on, yeah
Charlie is proposing that the relationship come to an end, believing it to be the best course of action for both of them.

I don't wanna hurt you baby baby
Charlie is reiterating, with more emphasis, that he genuinely does not want to hurt his partner in any way.

Yeah baby, I don't wanna hurt you no more
Charlie accentuates that he is truly and sincerely done with causing his partner pain at all costs.

I don't wanna go and hurt you like I did before
Charlie is referring to an instance in the past when he caused his partner harm, and showing remorse for it.