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 Won
Charlie Puth Lyrics
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Know you're taken
Something 'bout this
Just don't feel right
Every time
One of us, tries to leave here
Oh the other one
Holds on tight
Oh
Baby tonight
There's so much love in between us
But you say you gotta get home
Stay here with me
I won't tell a soul
You tell me someones
Waiting for ya
That you can't do this anymore
But you kiss me again
So go ahead and
Draw the blinds and
Lock all the doors
Baby tonight
There's so much love in between us
You say you gotta get home
Stay here with me
I won't tell a soul
Oh if you want me
Like I want you
I won't judge you
This could be our little secret
Our secret
So tell me if you're ready
'Cause if no one knows then
It ain't really cheating
Oh darling I
Know you're taken
But something 'bout this
Just feels so right
Oh baby
'Cause every time
One of us, tries to justify the situation
We just hold on tighter
Oh oh
Baby tonight
There's so much love in between us
You say you gotta get home
Stay here with me
I won't tell a soul
Charlie Puth’s song “I Won’t Tell A Soul” talks about the central themes of temptation, guilt, and secrecy. Puth sings to someone who is already taken, but there is a mutual attraction that they cannot resist. The main theme of the song is secrecy - the singer promises to keep the affair a secret and not tell anyone. There is a tension between the love that the two characters share and the guilt of betraying someone else's trust.
The opening verses of the song suggest that both parties are aware of the broader implications of their actions, but they are too caught up in their feelings to think straight. The lyric "Oh darling I, Know you're taken, something 'bout this just don't feel right" suggests that the singer is aware of the difficult situation they are getting into. There is a sense of inevitability as they are "Holding on tight" to each other.
The chorus of “I Won’t Tell A Soul” suggests that the situation is complicated, as the two characters “Say you gotta get home." There is a great deal of love between them, but they have to part ways. Puth continues to reassure his love by saying “Stay here with me, I won’t tell a soul.”
Overall, the song portrays the complexity of relationships and love. It shows the feelings and temptations that go beyond the boundaries of a relationship, but also the guilt and fear of being discovered. The secretive nature of the whole affair adds to the forbidden nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh darling I
The singer is addressing their lover using a term of endearment.
Know you're taken
The singer is aware that their lover is already in a committed relationship.
Something 'bout this
The singer feels like there's something different or special about their connection with their lover.
Just don't feel right
The singer acknowledges that the situation is morally questionable and may not be the right thing to do.
Every time
The singer is referencing a recurring pattern.
One of us, tries to leave here
Either the singer or their lover has attempted to end the affair.
Oh the other one
The other person in the affair responds to the attempt at ending things.
Holds on tight
They both end up staying together despite the attempt at ending things.
Baby tonight
The singer uses another term of endearment to address their lover.
There's so much love in between us
The singer believes that there is a strong emotional connection between them and their lover.
But you say you gotta get home
Their lover acknowledges that they have other commitments and obligations outside of their affair.
Stay here with me
The singer is urging their lover to stay with them instead of leaving.
I won't tell a soul
The singer promises to keep their affair a secret.
You tell me someone's
Their lover admits to having a significant other.
Waiting for ya
Their lover's significant other is expecting them.
That you can't do this anymore
Their lover is conflicted and feels like they can no longer continue the affair.
But you kiss me again
Their lover is unable to resist the singer's advances.
So go ahead and
The singer is giving their lover permission to do something.
Draw the blinds and
The singer is urging their lover to lower the window coverings to avoid detection.
Lock all the doors
The singer is urging their lover to secure all entrances to the room they're in.
Oh if you want me
The singer extends an invitation to their lover.
Like I want you
The singer desires their lover in a similar manner.
I won't judge you
The singer promises not to judge their lover for their actions.
This could be our little secret
The singer reiterates that their affair must remain a secret.
Our secret
The singer emphasizes that this secret belongs only to them.
So tell me if you're ready
The singer asks their lover if they're emotionally prepared to continue the affair.
'Cause if no one knows then
The singer rationalizes that as long as other people are unaware of the affair, it's not really cheating.
It ain't really cheating
The singer justifies their affair by arguing that it's not technically considered cheating since it's happening in secret.
Oh baby
The singer addresses their lover with another term of endearment.
'Cause every time
The singer is referencing the recurring pattern once again.
One of us, tries to justify the situation
Either the singer or their lover has attempted to rationalize their behavior.
We just hold on tighter
Despite their efforts to end the affair, they continue to cling to each other.
Baby tonight
The singer addresses their lover again.
There's so much love in between us
The singer still believes that the connection between them is strong.
You say you gotta get home
Their lover feels the need to leave.
Stay here with me
The singer is once again urging their lover to stay with them instead of leaving.
I won't tell a soul
The song ends with the singer repeating their promise to keep their affair a secret.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLIE PUTH, JACOB KASHER HINDLIN
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LYRICS
Oh darling I
Know you're taken
Something 'bout this
Just don't feel right
Every time
One of us, tries to leave here
Oh the other one
Holds on tight
Oh oh
Baby tonight
There's so much love in between us
But you say you gotta get home
Stay here with me
I won't tell a soul
You tell me someone
Waiting for ya
That you can't do this anymore
But you kiss me again
So go ahead and
Draw the blinds and
Lock all the doors
Baby tonight
There's so much love in between us
You say you gotta get home
Stay here with me
I won't tell a soul
Oh if you want me
Like I want you
I won’t judge you
This could be our little secret
Our secret
So tell me if you're ready
'Cause if no one knows then
It ain’t really cheating
Oh darling I
Know you're taken
But something 'bout this
Just feels so right
Oh baby
'Cause every time
One of us, tries to justify the situation
We just hold on tighter
Oh oh
Baby tonight
There's so much love in between us
You say you gotta get home
Stay here with me
I won't tell a soul
Janorie Bucknor
Charlie has a voice of an angel...and every song he makes he puts his soul into it.. you can tell because the lyrics and his voice touches your heart as soon as the first note of the song is made....I wanna know how to sing like him one day....😊😊
אני יהודי
I know so beautiful... he just whispers "lets totally betray the person you are in a relationship with... abandon all morality... forget about your promises... I wont tell a soul!"
How beautiful...
eyecandylover
It is in fact the mirror he tries to make people look in. That it is not right
No matter how much you like a person. Respect there relationship. What is meant to be will be
Ashley Wyatt
Cha-cha is a hero!
Tuni M
People who haven't fallen in love like this won't understand how every line of this song is relatable to a lot of us. How accurate, goodness!
Josh Horfilla
Yes hun. It's breaking.
beverly roberts
i fell. in love like this. once really messed me up
chazzybennington
No need to know fall in love for understand and feel the lyrics
Dhiana Shintawati
Lagu idola semuanya sangat2 sempurna. Sangat2 romantis ,benar2 enak didengar dan dirasakan sangat2 mendalam.Keren banget2. TOP BGT.
Philip Andrew Soan
I can't get over the fact that this song has a Christmas-sy vibe to it that I just love 😂