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