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.
Losing My Mind
Charlie Puth Lyrics
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I'm run, yeah like my mind
It's funny how I got just exactly what I want
I'll try to have fun some other time
I thought money was enough, it's just a temporary rush
I'll try to go find some other high
But I'm not the kind of man to take the easy road
So much to do and not enough time
Not enough time, oh I got
So much to lose, I'm losing my mind
I'm losing my mind, oh my mind
I'm run, yeah, I'm run, yeah
I'm run, yeah like my mind
I'm sorry that I'm not there to give you what you want
I'll think about us some other time
And I'm sorry that I can't be the perfect type of man
I'll think about us some other time
Don't know why I wanna make it even harder
I'm not the kind of man to take the easy road
I got so much to do and not enough time
Not enough time, oh I got
So much to lose, I'm losing my mind
I'm losing my mind, oh my mind
Nothing to lose, nothing to lose
I'm losing my mind, I'm losing my mind
Nothing to lose, nothing to lose
I'm losing my mind, I'm losing my mind, oh my mind
I'm run, yeah, I'm run, yeah
I'm run, yeah like my mind
I'm run, yeah, I'm run, yeah
I'm run, yeah like my mind
I got so much to do and not enough time
Not enough time, oh I got
So much to lose, I'm losing my mind
I'm losing my mind, oh my mind
Nothing to lose, nothing to lose
I'm losing my mind, I'm losing my mind
Nothing to lose, nothing to lose
I'm losing my mind, I'm losing my mind, oh my mind
The song "Losing My Mind" by Charlie Puth is about the pressure of success and the struggles that come with it. The singer talks about having everything he wants, including money and fame, but still feeling unsatisfied and losing his mind in the process. He acknowledges that he is not there for the people who mean the most to him and that he cannot be the perfect man he wants to be. Throughout the lyrics, Puth expresses his frustrations with the constant demands on his time and the toll it is taking on his mental state, saying that he has so much to lose and feels like he is losing his mind.
Furthermore, the chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "I'm run, yeah like my mind", which is a play on the word "run" that can have different interpretations. One interpretation is that he is "running" like his mind, as in his mind is racing and he cannot keep up. Another interpretation is that he is "running" like his mind, as in he is running away from his problems and responsibilities. Overall, the song is a reflection on the pressure that comes with success and the struggle to find balance between personal life and professional obligations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm run, yeah, oh yeah
I am moving quickly, like my mind is racing
It's funny how I got just exactly what I want
I achieved my goals, but it doesn't feel satisfying as expected
I'll try to have fun some other time
I will attempt to enjoy myself later when I am not overwhelmed
I thought money was enough, it's just a temporary rush
I believed that wealth would bring me lasting happiness, but it did not
I'll try to go find some other high
I will search for a different source of pleasure and excitement
Don't know why I wanna make it even harder
I am uncertain why I am motivated to make things more difficult for myself
But I'm not the kind of man to take the easy road
I prefer to challenge and test myself, rather than taking the simple path
So much to do and not enough time
I have many obligations and responsibilities, but limited time to fulfill them
So much to lose, I'm losing my mind
I have many valuable things or people that are at risk, causing me stress and anxiety
I'm sorry that I'm not there to give you what you want
I apologize for not being able to provide you with your desired outcome
And I'm sorry that I can't be the perfect type of man
I regret my imperfections and limitations as a person
I'll think about us some other time
I will ponder our relationship or situation later, when I can focus on it
I got so much to do and not enough time
I have many tasks to complete, but insufficient time to accomplish them
Nothing to lose, nothing to lose
I have nothing truly valuable at stake
I'm losing my mind, I'm losing my mind
I am gradually losing control of my thoughts or emotions
I'm run, yeah, I'm run, yeah
I am in a state of high activity, rushing through my actions
I'm run, yeah like my mind
I am moving quickly like my thoughts or emotions
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BREYAN ISAAC, CHARLIE PUTH, RUBY PICKENS TARTT, VERA HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nicholas Chung
I don't understand how this album got so many mixed or negative reviews from critics :( it's amazing and it's one of the best albums that I have heard recently.
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+Nicholas Chung For real! i was really pissed!
Kian Pangilinan
I think the problem is the lyrics..they said its too shallow or focused on young people
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Masha Klaassen lmao 😂
Karla López
He even said he doesnt like it now, his most recent album is more like him!
Adi Prerepa
charlie is one of the last musicians in the world whos songs actually mean something. This song relates to my life sooo much. Everyone should know this musicians name and he deserves more than he has
Afsana Almas
Thanks for your comment. Now days peoples think Charlie has not good vocal.😭😭😭
EPICLOTTIS
Thanks, I love Charlie Puth 😭❤️
Shaykha Alyazidi
True
Osman E.
Actually, it's hard to relate to this song. Because this song is about the last-minute pressure of finishing a album. Charlie Puth only had 12 hours to finish the album while writing this song.