Top 10 Charlie Puth Songs

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Our Top 10 Charlie Puth Songs list looks at a young artist born during the grunge era in 1991, when Nirvana and Pearl Jam were about to explode all over the music world. Time flows onward fast, my friends. Charles Otto Puth Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer whose initial exposure to the industry came through his song videos on YouTube going viral.
His successful YouTube music videos caught the attention of established artists, and Ellen DeGeneres signed him to her label as a result. Charlie Puth is a self-proclaimed musical nerd; he is a self-producing singer-songwriter with perfect pitch. He has had the opportunity to work with big names in the industry, including artists like Wiz Khalifa, Selena Gomez, and Pharrell.
Despite the tacky beginnings, Charlie Puth has grown and matured his material and content. If you are among those who weren’t sure who Charlie Puth is, we forgive you.
Now let’s get acquainted with Charlie Puths’ falsetto-laden discography with the ten best songs from him to indulge all your pop fancies.

# 10 – One Call Away

“One Call Away” is a single from Puths’ debut album Nine Track Mind, released in 2016. It is a slow ballad that tells the story of a man willing to risk everything to win back the love of his life. With all the hallmarks of a classic R&B song, “One Call Away” has a sweet, emotional tune, and it was easy for fans to fall in love with it. The prevailing guitar paired with Charlie’s heartfelt vocals, not to forget the relatable lyrics, is to die for.

# 9 – The Way I Am

Charlie explores his insecurities and how he confronts them in this track. “The Way I am” is a single off his latest album, Voicenotes. In this track, Charlie Puth pleads to be loved and accepted for who he is. In an interview with Billboard, he revealed that the track is about feeling inadequate in a relationship. Charlie has a skill for producing catchy hooks and a great melody, and he did exactly that with this single.

# 8 – Marvin Gaye

“Marvin Gaye” was released in 2015 as a tribute to the late Marvin Gaye, whom Puth considers his biggest inspiration. The single is from his 2016 album Nine Track Mind. Charlie Puth wrote the lyrics to this song himself, together with Julie Frost, produced it, and featured American R&B Singer Meghan Trainor on the vocals. The track received many positive reviews from fans and critics, who applauded Puth for his amazing vocals and production. It reached number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one in Australia and New Zealand.

# 7 – Done for Me

Charlie Puth released the fifth single, “Done for Me,” from his second studio album, Voicenotes, in March 2018. He featured Kehlani on this single that had to be on our list by all means. It’s an incredibly catchy song that moves people easily, making it a fan favorite. The ballad tells the story of a guy trying to win back the girl after a breakup. However, he is not afraid of letting go after he’s done everything he can, but there’s still a lingering desire to hold on.

# 6 – How Long

The next track on our top ten Charlie Puth songs is “How Long,” from his latest album, Voicenotes. He wrote it with lyrical geniuses Julia Michaels, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Justin Tranter, who have also written for artists like Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, and Justin Bieber. The jam is disco-influenced, with Puth singing over a smooth, wavering beat and a bouncy bassline that come together beautifully.

# 5 -Attention

Released in 2018 on the Voicenotes album, “Attention” is undoubtedly one of the greatest hits by Charlie yet! The Pop Rock style on the track is completely different from others he has done, and as soon as the sneaky guitar intro starts, you know something is about to go down. The song has a clever mix of the viola and a bouncy bassline. The sad song lyrics may put you in a heartbreaking mood, but the beats will get you on the floor dancing, hence the track brings a change in mainstream pop.

#4 – We Don’t Talk Anymore

This particular track put Charlie Puth on the map and made him a household name. He released the song in 2016 on his album Nine Track Mind, featuring the celebrated singer Selena Gomez on vocals. The song was co-written with Jacob Kasher, who is his frequent songwriting partner. Its success was almost assured thanks to the funky guitar, the harmony between Selena’s and Puth’s vocals, and the vibe it generally creates.

# 3 – Empty Cups

Charlie Puth released his second studio album, Voicenotes, in May of 2018, and one of its tracks is “Empty Cups.” This has got to be hands down the standout track from the album. Charlie co-wrote the lyrics with his friend Jacob Kasher and said he drew inspiration for the song from his other composition, “We Don’t Talk Anymore.” Unlike other tracks on the album, it has a smooth R&B feel, and he talks about the emptiness a breakup makes him feel.

# 2 – Slow It Down

“Slow it down” is the ninth song in Charlie Puths’ ninth album, Voicenotes. It has a shiny 80s synthetic sound, and this pop song will take you back in time and have you feeling nostalgic. Part of Charlie’s lyrics in the song “Girl, you gotta slow it down” is him discouraging the immediacy of modern dating.

# 1 – See You Again

Charlie Puth released a Furious 7 soundtrack in April of 2015 that included the hit song “See You Again.” He wrote the lyrics to this song together with Wiz Khalifa as a tribute to Paul Walker, who died in a car accident. Upon its release, the song became a worldwide hit and remains one of his most popular, with more than five billion YouTube views. This song also helped Charlie become the youngest artist to have a single at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for more than 12 weeks. To call this track a masterpiece is an understatement!