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.
overture
Charlie Puth Lyrics
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One two three four
How many ways I've got to say that you could be the one
I wrote you every song and here some more
Now I'm left with none
I think you're beautiful
Just doesn't work for you
Go back to square one
‘Cause every line will come out wrong
I can't describe you in a song
You see the signs that me and you
We both collide and that's the truth
You don't ever know when
You'll never know what you do to me yeah And I, I don't know what you heard
But you deserving overture
Talking about
I'm talking about
How many time you gonna throw my shit up out your room
We'll stay inside get high and [?] the rest of the afternoon
You're so imperfect and looks so worth it We'll conversate for a few
‘Cause in a few we gonna do what we came to do
‘Cause every line will come out wrong
I can't describe you in a song
You see the signs that me and you
We both collide and that's the truth
You don't ever know when
You'll never know what you do to me yeah And I, I don't know what you heard
But you deserving overture
Talking about
I'm talking about
I'm talking about
I'm talking about
So tell me you need me
Tell me you need me
You still don't ever know when
You'll never know what you do to me yeah And I, I don't know what you heard
But you deserving overture
Talking about
I'm talking about
I'm talking about
I'm talking about
The song "Overture" by Charlie Puth is a heartfelt song about the struggle of trying to express one's feelings towards someone they love. The first verse of the song acknowledges the complexity of the singer's emotions. He has written countless songs trying to express his feelings towards this person, but none seem to fully capture what he wants to say. He knows that he thinks they're beautiful, but that compliment just doesn't seem to work for them. In other words, he is struggling to find the right words to express his love for them. He wants to start from scratch and think about someone new.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that he is frustrated with the dynamic of his relationship. He has been kicked out of their room multiple times, and he just wants to spend time together without any interruptions. He thinks that they are worth the effort, and he wants to have a meaningful conversation with them before they end up doing what they both want to do. Once again, he acknowledges that he can't find the right words to express his feelings, but he knows that they both feel something for each other.
Overall, "Overture" is a poignant song that encapsulates the struggle of trying to express feelings towards someone you care about. It's a relatable message that many people can identify with, and the song's emotional honesty makes it all the more impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
One two
Starting off with a beat count of one two
One two three four
Counting the beat of the music with the rhythm
How many ways I've got to say that you could be the one
Wondering how many times he needs to express his feelings that the person he is singing about can be the one for him
I wrote you every song and here some more
Implying that the singer has written several songs about that person, and there are more to come
Now I'm left with none
Confessing that he doesn't have any songs left to express his love
I think you're beautiful
Admiring the person for their looks
Just doesn't work for you
Feeling that telling the person they are beautiful doesn't have the same effect anymore
Go back to square one
Feeling the need to start over with their relationship
Thinking of somebody new
Consider the possibility of being with someone else
‘Cause every line will come out wrong
Feeling that expressing his feeling through words is not enough
I can't describe you in a song
Feeling that no words or melody is enough to artistically portray his feelings for this person
You see the signs that me and you
Implying that the other person is aware of their chemistry
We both collide and that's the truth
Realizing that they both are perfect together
You don't ever know when
The happiness the other person brings is unpredictable
You'll never know what you do to me yeah
Expressing the depth of the emotions the other person brings without even knowing it
And I, I don't know what you heard
Confessing that he doesn't know how the other person feels
But you deserving overture
Believing that the person deserves to be expressed through music
Talking about
Referring to the topic of their relationship
How many time you gonna throw my shit up out your room
Confronting the fact that they've had a bit of a rough patch in the relationship
We'll stay inside get high and [?] rest of the afternoon
Relaxing indoor to get away from the outside world and being intoxicated to get lost in each other
You're so imperfect and looks so worth it
Appreciating the imperfections of the other person and finding it attractive
We'll conversate for a few
Enjoying mere conversation with each other's presence for a while
‘Cause in a few we gonna do what we came to do
Looking forward to the intimate part of their relationship
So tell me you need me
Asking the other person to confess their desire for him
I'm talking about
Continuing the conversation about their relationship
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@3_kays
Why Charlie why.... Don't deprive us from streaming these masterpieces on Spotify
@maiq5569
Ego's era was nice. I hope that songs will appear on spotify someday
@mikaakoo
Nice song
@holdonforonemoreday3645
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@joaco8273
I hope it too
@ambertaylor3309
Very good,Charlie
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