Hello, ladies
I may have had to use a pitch bender to make my voice sound lower than it really is
But I just wanted to tell you that… that
I am so hot, hot, hot, hot
Nothing can cool me down
Yeah, no one’s got a swagger like, swagger like, swagger like me, baby
If you think you’re hot, hot, hot, hot
You better step aside
Yeah, ’cause when I step outside, outside I’m bound to start a forest fire
I’m so hot that in cold weather
You’re gonna wanna take off your sweater
No need for hats and gloves
Charlie Puth is gonna warm you up with his love
(Or maybe not)
What the hell’s a fireplace?
(Who knows?)
If you’re chilly you will really want me in your face
(Hello there!)
Fishes were cold-blooded at one time
But that all changed when I went for a dive
Halle Berry and the sun have got nothing on me
I’m a lot like baking cookies except there’s no need to preheat me at three-hundred-fifty
Did I mention that I
I am so hot, hot, hot
Nothing can cool me down
Yeah, no one’s got a swagger like, swagger like, swagger like me, baby
If you think you’re hot, hot, hot
You better step aside
Yeah, ’cause when I step outside I’m bound to start a forest fire
“DJ, turn me up”
Is something someone said who is not really hot
In comparison to me, who is dripping with hot
Man, I can’t help you with something that you’re not
(Good God, you’re ugly!)
Sunburned people and polar ice caps
They all hatin’ on me
(They wack!)
But alligators, Jersey Shore Guidos, and photosynthesis
They all got my back, bitch
Emma Watson and the microwave ain’t got nothing on me
I’m a lot like baking cookies except there’s no need to preheat me at three-hundred-fifty, oh!
Um, oh yeah
I am so hot, hot, hot
Nothing can cool me down
Yeah, no one’s got a swagger like, swagger like, swagger like me, baby
If you think you’re hot, hot, hot
You better step aside
Yeah, ’cause when I step outside I’m bound to start a forest fire
I am so hot, hot, hot
Playful Confidence and Over-the-Top Swagger
“I’m So Hot” by Charlie Puth is a tongue-in-cheek celebration of self-confidence and exaggerated swagger. The playful lyrics paint Puth as someone whose presence is so fiery, he could warm up a room or even start a forest fire just by stepping outside. With lines like “no one’s got a swagger like me, baby” and humorous boasts about making people ditch their sweaters in cold weather, Puth leans into comedic hyperbole. The song doesn’t just bask in self-love; it also pokes fun at pop tropes and celebrity comparisons, keeping the mood light and entertaining.
Cultural References and Wit
The song is peppered with witty pop culture nods—from Halle Berry and Emma Watson to Jersey Shore Guidos and the sun itself. Puth humorously elevates his own “hotness” above everything from microwaves to fireplaces, all while maintaining a catchy, upbeat delivery. This playful bravado is further underscored by self-aware asides and comic timing, making “I’m So Hot” a fun and relatable anthem about confidence and not taking yourself too seriously.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charlie Puth
- Songwriter: Charlie Puth