Empty Cups – Charlie Puth


Ooh, the way that you dance on me makes me not wanna leave

You wanna go upstairs but you don’t wanna sleep

All right now, we’re in the rhythm

Your boyfriend’s no competition

Turn off your phone and blame it on your battery

Hey!

Oh oh oh oh, we’re gettin’ real real close

Oh oh oh oh, can’t let this moment go

Hands on your body like there’s no one at the party, just me and you

And these empty cups

If you wanna like I wanna, let me take it to another room

So it’s only us

Turn that television up

So nobody can listen

Hands on your body like there’s no one at the party, just me and you

And these empty cups

Ooh, girl do you think they’ll notice if we slip away

Maybe tomorrow they’ll all have something to say

All right now, we’re in the rhythm

We don’t need no one’s permission

End of the night don’t mean we gotta separate, whoa

Oh oh oh oh, we’re gettin’ real real close

Oh oh oh oh, can’t let this moment go

Hands on your body like there’s no one at the party, just me and you (me and you)

And these empty cups

If you wanna like I wanna, let me take it to another room (another room)

So it’s only us

Turn that television up

So nobody can listen

Hands on your body like there’s no one at the party, just me and you (me and you)

And these empty cups

All of these empty cups, baby

All of these empty cups

Oh oh oh oh, we’re gettin’ real real close

Oh oh oh oh, can’t let this moment go

Hands on your body like there’s no one at the party, just me and you (me and you)

And these empty cups

If you wanna like I wanna, let me take it to another room (another room)

So it’s only us

Turn that television up

So nobody can listen

Hands on your body like there’s no one at the party, just me and you (me and you)

And these empty cups

Hands on your body like there’s no one at the party, just me and you

And these empty cups

If you wanna like I wanna, let me take it to another room (oh baby)

Like it’s only us

Turn that television up

So nobody can listen

Hands on your body like there’s no one at the party, just me and you

And these empty cups

Capturing Intimate Moments in “Empty Cups”

Charlie Puth’s “Empty Cups” is a sultry, late-night anthem that captures the excitement and secrecy of a fleeting connection at a crowded party. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two people drawn together, ignoring everyone else as they search for privacy amidst the chaos. Puth uses the imagery of “empty cups”—remnants of the night—to symbolize both the carefree setting and the intimacy growing between the pair. The song’s repeated refrain about hands on bodies and turning up the television reflects a desire to escape into their own world, away from prying eyes and interruptions. It’s a celebration of living in the moment and letting passion take the lead, even if only for one night.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Charlie Puth
  • Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, John Ryan
  • Release Year: 2018
  • Label: Atlantic Records

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