It started with a kiss on your momma’s couch
2012 was nothin’ serious
And then we caught the feels, it got really real
Too good to be true, I guess I thought you was, yeah
Why did I run away, run away, run away?
Oh, your love was everything, everything, everything
I know it’s gettin’ late, gettin’ late, gettin’ late
But can I still be on my way, on my way? Yeah
I know I said goodbye and baby, you said it too
But when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
I thought that I’d be better when I found someone new
But when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
Baby, no, oh
Cheatin’ on you
Baby, no
Oh, when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
Thought I could get you back any time of day
Shouldn’t have been so cocky, shouldn’t have did you wrong
And now I miss you bad, really, really bad
Guess you don’t know what you got until it’s gone
Why did I run away, run away, run away?
Oh, your love was everything, everything, everything
I know it’s gettin’ late, gettin’ late, gettin’ late
But can I still be on my way, on my way? Yeah
I know I said goodbye and baby, you said it too
But when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
I thought that I’d be better when I found someone new
But when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
Baby, no, oh
Cheatin’ on you
Baby, no
Oh, when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
Baby, no
There ain’t no lips like your lips
And nobody else feels like this
There’s no moving on, I’ll admit
If you go away
Yeah
I know I said goodbye and baby, you said it too
But when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
I thought that I’d be better when I found someone new
But when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
Baby, no, oh
Cheatin’ on you
Baby, no
Oh, when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you
I said goodbye
And you said goodbye
Longing and Regret: Exploring the Heartache
“Cheating On You” by Charlie Puth dives deep into the complexities of moving on from a past relationship. Through evocative lyrics, Puth paints the picture of someone haunted by memories of a lost love, even while trying to start anew. The recurring refrain, “when I touch her, I feel like I’m cheatin’ on you,” highlights the struggle of emotional attachment and unresolved feelings. Regret is a central theme, as the protagonist reflects on past mistakes and acknowledges the irreplaceable connection with a former partner. The song resonates with anyone who has experienced the difficulty of letting go and the realization that some bonds linger long after they’ve ended.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charlie Puth
- Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher, Johan Carlsson
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Atlantic Records