Girlfriend – Charlie Puth

Yeah

Tired of this conversation

We didn’t come all this way

To touch a little, kiss a little

All night long

You wanna hear me say it

I know I kept you waitin’

Just a little, just a little

All night long

Can’t stop

‘Til you’re lyin’ right here next to me

I should stop

But I think I’ll do it anyway

Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend?

I don’t wanna play no games

This is more than just a phase

Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend?

If you want it, let me know

We could make this official

Don’t we look perfect, baby?

Let’s take this further, baby

Just a little, just a little

All night long

If I was your boyfriend, I

I’d be givin’ you all my time

Not just a little, just a little

All night long

Can’t stop

‘Til you’re lyin’ right here next to me

I should stop (Oh)

But I think I’ll do it anyway

Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend? (Oh)

I don’t wanna play no games (No games)

This is more than just a phase

Baby, would you ever want to be my girlfriend? (Oh)

If you want it, let me know (Me know)

We could make this official (For sure)

Hold on, you’re makin’ me (Oh no, baby, no)

Hold on, you’re makin’ me (Oh no, baby, my)

My girlfriend

Hold on, you’re makin’ me (Oh no, baby, no)

Hold on, you’re makin’ me (Oh no, baby, my)

My girlfriend

I can’t stop, woah

Know I should stop

But I had to do it anyway, I had to do it anyway

I had to do it anyway, I had to do it anyway

Baby, would you ever wanna be my girlfriend? (Oh)

I don’t wanna play no games (No games)

This is more than just a phase (Yeah)

Baby, would you ever wanna be my girlfriend? (Oh)

If you want it, let me know (Me know)

We could make this official (Oh yeah)

Hold on, you’re makin’ me (Oh no, baby, no)

Hold on, you’re makin’ me (Oh no, baby, my)

If you were my girlfriend (I’m ready to do this thing, yeah)

Hold on, you’re makin’ me (Oh no, baby, no)

Hold on, you’re makin’ me (Oh no, baby, my)

My girlfriend (Yeah)

Exploring the Desire for Closer Connection

“Girlfriend” by Charlie Puth is a playful and earnest pop track that delves into the anticipation and vulnerability of taking a relationship to the next level. The lyrics reveal a protagonist who is ready to move beyond casual affection, expressing a longing to make things official. Puth balances flirtation and sincerity, asking his romantic interest if she’s ready to be more than just friends. The repeated refrain, “Would you ever want to be my girlfriend?” captures both the uncertainty and hopefulness of confessing one’s feelings, while the upbeat, catchy melody underscores the song’s lighthearted optimism.

Song Credits

“Girlfriend” was written by Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher, and Johan Carlsson. The song was released in 2020 through Atlantic Records.