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.
I Suck At Writing Lyrics
Charlie Puth Lyrics
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My seventh song for December second
My mind's gone blank
I cannot think clear
About the lyrics
For this damn song here
How do people have the attention span
Two hours in this chair
I might as well call it quits
It's 12 a.m. and I am so screwed
Looking up at people falling on YouTube
Getting so bored to the highest degree
This must be so easy for Kenny G
How do people have the attention span
To go and do this?
Two hours in this chair
I might as well call it quits
Another sappy love song
My listeners will be pissed
I would seriously pay someone
Right now to go and help me with this
Da da da da da da da
This is the chorus line
Da da da da da da da
I guess no lyrics here sounds fine
As long as I have a catchy melody
And some nice chord changes
So you won't see that
I suck at writing lyrics
I suck
At writing lyrics
How do people have enough
Motivation to go and do this?
Feels like a day in this chair
And I haven't written down shit
Feel like I'm running out of ideas
For all these pieces
And every time I try to get done
Procrastination increases
Da da da da da da da
This is the chorus line
Da da da da da da da
I guess no lyrics here sounds fine
As long as I have a catchy melody
And some nice chord changes
So you won't see that
I suck at writing lyrics
In "I Suck at Writing Lyrics," Charlie Puth expresses frustration and writer's block in the songwriting process. He struggles to come up with lyrics for his seventh song, feeling the pressure of a deadline and the expectation to create compelling content. Puth acknowledges that some musicians seem to have an easier time with the process, and he questions their attention span and motivation. As the night progresses, Puth sinks deeper into doubt and thoughts of failure, even considering paying someone to help him write the song.
Despite his difficulties with lyrics, Puth finds solace in his ability to craft a catchy melody and incorporate chord changes. The song's chorus reflects this sentiment, as Puth repeats "da da da da da da da" instead of writing actual lyrics. Ultimately, Puth's frustration with the creative process shines through the lyrics, highlighting the challenges that come with writing music.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 10 p.m. and I am missin'
Charlie is feeling distressed and concerned because he still hasn't written his seventh song for an upcoming event, which is due on December second.
My seventh song for December second
Charlie is under pressure to write the seventh song for an upcoming event scheduled to take place on December second.
My mind's gone blank
Charlie is experiencing writer's block or a complete lack of ideas and inspiration to write a song.
I cannot think clear
Charlie is finding it difficult to think creatively and his mind is muddled with confusion and frustration.
About the lyrics
Charlie is specifically struggling with coming up with relevant and meaningful lyrics for his song.
For this damn song here
Charlie is feeling exasperated with this specific song due to the difficulties he is facing while trying to write it.
How do people have the attention span
Charlie is pondering on how other music artists can focus and work on writing their songs for extended periods of time without getting bored.
To go and do this?
Charlie is curious about the abilities that others have to write music with ease.
Two hours in this chair
Charlie is frustrated with the amount of time he's been stuck in writing this song, with little progress.
I might as well call it quits
Charlie is considering giving up on writing the song altogether and moving onto something else.
It's 12 a.m. and I am so screwed
Charlie is struggling even more with writing the song and it's causing him to feel overwhelmed and stressed.
Looking up at people falling on YouTube
Charlie is distracting himself from writing by watching random videos on YouTube.
Getting so bored to the highest degree
Charlie is experiencing extreme boredom while trying to write the song.
This must be so easy for Kenny G
Charlie is admiring the ease that musicians like Kenny G must have while writing their music.
Another sappy love song
Charlie is writing yet another love song, which he assumes his listeners will not appreciate or enjoy.
My listeners will be pissed
Charlie is worried that his listeners will not appreciate the love song he's writing.
I would seriously pay someone
Charlie is so frustrated with writing the song that he would pay someone to help him.
Right now to go and help me with this
Charlie is looking for immediate assistance with writing the song.
Da da da da da da da
This is the chorus of the song which Charlie has written.
This is the chorus line
Charlie is referring to the chorus he has written, explaining that he doesn't have any lyrics here, but it sounds fine as long as he has a catchy melody and an interesting set of chords.
I guess no lyrics here sounds fine
Charlie has given up on writing lyrics for the chorus and is content that it sounds fine on its own with just a tune.
And some nice chord changes
Charlie is suggesting that music and melody are more important than lyrics and is focused on making the chords and melody interesting.
So you won't see that
Charlie is implying that he doesn't want his inadequacies as a lyric writer to be noticed and judged harshly.
I suck at writing lyrics
Charlie is acknowledging that he is not good at writing lyrics.
I suck
Charlie is reinforcing his statement that he indeed sucks at writing lyrics, expressing frustration and disappointment.
How do people have enough
Charlie is yet again questioning how other musicians are able to stay motivated and inspired enough to keep writing songs without running out of ideas.
Motivation to go and do this?
Charlie is curious about where others draw their motivation from to write music.
Feels like a day in this chair
Charlie has spent a lot of time writing and it feels like an entire day has gone by while he's been glued to his seat trying to complete the song.
And I haven't written down shit
Charlie is disappointed with the little or no progress he has made.
Feel like I'm running out of ideas
Charlie is experiencing writers' block and has no more ideas on what to write.
For all these pieces
Charlie is referring to his past songs and is concerned about writing future ones given his lack of creativity.
And every time I try to get done
Charlie is frustrated with his inability to compound creative ideas into a final product.
Procrastination increases
Charlie is struggling to stay focused and his mind is wandering to other things which is making it difficult for him to complete the song.
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Azumiru
it's 10 P.M and I'm missin
my seven song for December 2nd
my mind's gone blank i cannot think clear
about the lyrics for this damn song here
how do people have the attention span to go and do this
two hours in this chair
i might as well call it quits
it's 12 A.M and I'm so screwed
looking up at people falling on YouTube
getting so bored to the highest degree
this must be so easy for Kelly Jean
how do people have the attention span to go and do this
two hours in this chair
i might as well call it quits
another sappy love song my listeners will be pissed
i would seriously pay someone right now to go and help me with this
da da da da da da da
this is the chorus line
da da da da da da da
i guess no lyrics here sounds fine
as long as i have a catchy melody and some nice chord changes so you won't see that
i suck at writing lyrics
i suck, at writing lyrics
how do people have enough motivation to go and do this
feels like a day in this chair and i haven't written down shit
i feel like I'm running out of ideas for all these pieces
and everytime i try to get done procrastination increases
da da da da da da da
this is the chorus line
da da da da da da da
i guess no lyrics here sounds fine
as long as i have a catchy melody and some nice chord changes so you won't see that
i suck at writing lyrics
Canal de farticles
Hahahaha! Exactly my thoughts and feelings when I try to write a song. Nice, Charlie!!
tae.shinhye
This sounds like it could be in a musical!
Georginna Cunningham
i love this song... makes me laugh... πππ
Clara Esperanza
does anyone else love how he low key puts in his birthday
Fio
Clara Esperanza yup, also his realease day as i remember hehe or might be wrong
Raegan Smith
He's totally me. I wrote a paper about not being able to write a paper
Sejal Smith RodrΓguez-Guerra
this is the first thing that comes up to my mind when i start writing a song
Kaylah 5 cents
How much he has improved amazes me
Fabiyana Moses
Only this dude can write a songs about not being able to write one!!
Azumiru
it's 10 P.M and I'm missin
my seven song for December 2nd
my mind's gone blank i cannot think clear
about the lyrics for this damn song here
how do people have the attention span to go and do this
two hours in this chair
i might as well call it quits
it's 12 A.M and I'm so screwed
looking up at people falling on YouTube
getting so bored to the highest degree
this must be so easy for Kelly Jean
how do people have the attention span to go and do this
two hours in this chair
i might as well call it quits
another sappy love song my listeners will be pissed
i would seriously pay someone right now to go and help me with this
da da da da da da da
this is the chorus line
da da da da da da da
i guess no lyrics here sounds fine
as long as i have a catchy melody and some nice chord changes so you won't see that
i suck at writing lyrics
i suck, at writing lyrics
how do people have enough motivation to go and do this
feels like a day in this chair and i haven't written down shit
i feel like I'm running out of ideas for all these pieces
and everytime i try to get done procrastination increases
da da da da da da da
this is the chorus line
da da da da da da da
i guess no lyrics here sounds fine
as long as i have a catchy melody and some nice chord changes so you won't see that
i suck at writing lyrics