[French Montana:]
Charlie
You know what it is
When you hear that, heh!
Montana
[Charlie Puth:]
I’ll admit, I was wrong, what else can I say, girl?
Can’t you blame my head and not my heart?
I was drunk, I was gone, that don’t make it right, but
Promise there were no feelings involved, mmh
She said, “Boy, tell me honestly
Was it real or just for show? “, yeah
She said, “Save your apologies
Baby, I just gotta know”
How long has this been goin’ on?
You’ve been creepin’ ’round on me
While you’re callin’ me “baby”
How long has this been goin’ on?
You’ve been actin’ so shady
I’ve been feelin’ it lately, baby
Ooo-oh (yeah)
Ooo-oh (encore)
Oooh-ooh-oh
I’ll admit, it’s my fault, but you gotta believe me
When I say it only happened once, mmm
I try, and I try, but you’ll never see that
You’re the only one I wanna love, oh, yeah
She said “Boy, tell me honestly”
“Was it real or just for show? “, yeah
She said, “Save your apologies”
“Baby, I just gotta know”
How long has this been goin’ on?
You’ve been creepin’ ’round on me
While you’re callin’ me “baby”
How long has this been goin’ on?
You’ve been actin’ so shady
I’ve been feelin’ it lately, baby
[Charlie Puth {French Montana}:]
Ooo-oh (yeah)
Ooo-oh (encore)
Oooh-ooh-oh
How long has this been goin’ on, baby?
Ooo-oh (yeah)
Ooo-oh, you gotta go tell me now
{Charlie}
Oooh-ooh-oh
{You know what it is}
{Ey, Montana}
[French Montana {Charlie Puth}:]
P-p-pull up to the club in [?]
Shorty tryin’ to rip off the door handle
If you ain’t known that, you know now
Shorty Olivia when it come to scandals
T-top down, t-top down
Fell in love with the [?] in the top down
Shorty tryin’ to creep and I can’t stand it
Creep, creepin’ through the window like [?]
Talking to herself goin’ crazy
French vanilla got us both going crazy
I-I don’t know what you thought
I don’t wanna hear I’m sorry, my fault
{How long has this been goin’ on?}
Montana
[Charlie Puth:]
You’ve been creepin’ ’round on me
While you’re callin’ me “baby”
How long has this been goin’ on?
You’ve been actin’ so shady
I’ve been feelin’ it lately, baby
(Ooo-oh, yeah)
How long has this been goin’ on?
(Ooh, encore)
You’ve been creepin’ ’round on me
(Oooh-ooh-oh)
How long has it been goin’ on, baby? Oh
(Ooo-oh)
How long has this been goin’ on?
(Ooh, encore)
(You gotta go tell me now)
(Oooh-ooh-oh)
You’ve been actin’ so shady
I’ve been feelin’ it lately, baby
Betrayal and Confession: Unpacking the Lyrics
“How Long (Remix)” by Charlie Puth featuring French Montana delves into the emotional turbulence of infidelity and regret. The song captures the tense moment when a partner demands honesty after discovering deception. Charlie Puth’s verses are a confession, admitting mistakes and pleading for understanding, while expressing that the affair was devoid of emotion. The recurring question, “How long has this been going on?” intensifies the narrative, embodying the confusion and hurt of betrayal.
French Montana’s Perspective
French Montana’s rap injects a second layer, depicting the seductive and chaotic aftermath of secrets. His verses paint a picture of suspicion and the messy realities of complicated relationships, adding depth to the song’s exploration of trust and heartbreak.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher, DJ Frank E, French Montana
Release Year: 2018
Label: Atlantic Records