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.
Seventeen
Charlie Puth Lyrics
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It's telling you to get up and get up and go
And to climb down the shakers of your house
To the back of my Chevy and no one will ever know
We drive around November with one light out
They try to pull us over go right ahead
We'll still drive around to find a place to sleep at
Oh Melanie I don't believe
When you're telling me that
You're seventeen and proud
'Cause you said it so loud
It's not right to hold you through the night
You put up no fight when I put words in your mouth
Oooh, yeah
We drive around November with one light out
They try to pull us over go right ahead
We'll still drive around to find a place to sleep at
If we can't find one backseat's gonna be our bed
She ripped out the grass and threw it on my face
I pushed her over laughing right away
She said the moonlight makes the windows in your eyes
Kiss her inside out with no goodbye, bye
I remember waking up in the middle of the night
On the brick shear highway
It's not right but oh I can't fight it anymore
Do you remember waking up in the middle of the night
On the brick shear highway
Oh it's not right yeah
I can't fight it anymore
I can't fight
I can't fight it anymore
The song "Seventeen" by Charlie Puth is about two young people who want to escape from their mundane lives and experience the thrill of being young and reckless. The first verse describes the boy throwing a stone at the girl's window to get her attention and coax her to climb down the shakers of her house and sneak away with him in the back of his Chevy. They drive around in November, with one headlight out, and try to outrun the authorities who want to pull them over, hoping to find a place to sleep together, even if it's the backseat of the car.
In the chorus, the girl, Melanie, expresses her desire to be recognized as an independent and mature person, even though she is only seventeen. However, the situation she finds herself in with the boy contradicts this sentiment, as she puts up no fight when he puts words in her mouth. The bridge of the song describes a playful and carefree moment between the two, as they rip out the grass and laugh together. They kiss passionately, knowing there will be no goodbye. The song ends with Puth admitting he can no longer fight whatever emotions or impulses are driving him and Melanie to be together.
Overall, "Seventeen" is a commentary on the paradoxes of teen life - the desire to be independent and mature while also wanting to escape from the adult responsibilities that come with that, and the need to feel alive and impulsive while also wanting to be respected and taken seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
The stone thrown at your window
A symbol for taking action and leaving a situation that has become too comfortable or stagnant.
It's telling you to get up and get up and go
The stone motivates you to move forward and seek new opportunities.
And to climb down the shakers of your house
To break free from your routine and explore the world outside your comfort zone.
To the back of my Chevy and no one will ever know
Ride with me and leave everything behind, let's explore the world without any worry of judgment.
We drive around November with one light out
A rebellious and carefree attitude, taking risks and living in the moment without worry of consequences.
They try to pull us over go right ahead
Authority is irrelevant, we won't let them stop our adventure.
We'll still drive around to find a place to sleep at
We'll keep searching for a place to rest, even if it means being resourceful and unconventional.
And if we can't find one backseat's gonna be our bed
We'll make do with what we have and find comfort in each other's company.
Oh Melanie I don't believe
Doubtful of Melanie's honesty or true intentions.
When you're telling me that
Questioning Melanie's words or behavior.
You're seventeen and proud
Doubting Melanie's claim of being young and confident, or feeling nostalgic for a time when things seemed simpler.
'Cause you said it so loud
Melanie's loud and confident demeanor is perceived as a front or a mask for insecurity.
It's not right to hold you through the night
Realizing the potential inappropriateness of a physical relationship with Melanie.
You put up no fight when I put words in your mouth
Feeling guilty for manipulating Melanie, or recognizing the power dynamic in their relationship.
She ripped out the grass and threw it on my face
A passionate and impulsive fight or disagreement.
I pushed her over laughing right away
Reacting to the situation with humor or refusing to take things too seriously.
She said the moonlight makes the windows in your eyes
Finding beauty or magic in their surroundings, and in each other's presence.
Kiss her inside out with no goodbye, bye
Being swept up in the intensity of the moment, or feeling overwhelmed by fleeting emotions.
I remember waking up in the middle of the night
Reflecting on past experiences or memories, possibly with a sense of nostalgia or regret.
On the brick shear highway
A specific memory or location that holds significance for the artist.
Do you remember waking up in the middle of the night
Addressing a hypothetical person, possibly Melanie or someone else who shares memories with the artist.
Oh it's not right yeah
Acknowledging that something about the situation is wrong or off-balance.
I can't fight it anymore
Accepting one's emotions or desires, even if they contradict reason or societal norms.
I can't fight
Repeated for emphasis, or a declaration of surrender to one's feelings.
I can't fight it anymore
Reassuring oneself that accepting one's emotions is the right choice, even if it's difficult or painful.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlie Puth
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Walk Together
Charlie Puth Seventeen
The stone thrown at your window
It’s telling you to get up and get up and go oh …
And to climb down the shakers of your house
To the back of my Chevy and no one will ever know oho..
We drive around November with one light out
They try to pull us over go right ahead
We’ll still drive around to find a place to sleep at
And if can’t find one backseats gonna be our bed
Oh Melony I don’t believe when you tell me that
your seventeen and proud Cause it says so loud
It’s not right to hold you through the night
You put up no fight when I put words in your mouth oh yea …
We drive around November with one light out
They try to pull us over go right ahead
We’ll still drive around to find a place to sleep at
And if can’t find one backseats gonna be our bed
She ripped off the grass and threw it on my face
I pushed her over laughing right away
She said the moonlight makes the windows in your eyes
Kiss her inside out with no goodbye bye
I remember waking up in the middle of the night
On the brick shear highway It’s not right but oh
I can’t fight it anymore
Do you remember waking up in the middle of the night
On the brick shear highway Ohh it’s not right yeah
I can’t fight it anymore I can’t fight I can’t fight it anymore
Donald Gonzales
The stone thrown at your window
It's telling you to get up and get up and go
And to climb down the shakers of your house
To the back of my Chevy and no one will ever know
We drive around November with one light out
They try to pull us over go right ahead
We'll still drive around to find a place to sleep at
And if we can't find one backseat's gonna be our bed
Oh Melanie I don't believe
When you're telling me that
You're seventeen and proud
'Cause you said it so loud
It's not right to hold you through the night
You put up no fight when I put words in your mouth
Oooh, yeah
We drive around November with one light out
They try to pull us over go right ahead
We'll still drive around to find a place to sleep at
If we can't find one backseat's gonna be our bed
She ripped out the grass and threw it on my face
I pushed her over laughing right away
She said the moonlight makes the windows in your eyes
Kiss her inside out with no goodbye, bye
I remember waking up in the middle of the night
On the brick shear highway
It's not right but oh I can't fight it anymore
Do you remember waking up in the middle of the night
On the brick shear highway
Oh it's not right yeah
I can't fight it anymore
I can't fight
I can't fight it anymore
Amber Andrews
I swear every video I watch with Charlie in, I'm either laughing or I have a huge grin across my face. He is just so perfect.
Jonaziah Quint
+HOWYOUDOIN884 he isnt gay 😂😂😂
Anonymous User
he is gay but in this video he's pretending to be straight
Danny Somera
+Anonymous User no he is not a gay
Nena Villegas
+Anonymous User he is not gay
Arco iris
8 years old video
Can’t believe he came so far he was literally born to make music and make this place a better place thanks Charlie ♥️
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I’m not paying 5 grand to anyone for anything because I’m dirt poor 😂
Alice Kowalewska
He looks so happy <3 Who else was a fan of him before he became so famous?
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