Told you I’m moving out to bigger and better things
Guess you never know what good you got until it’s gone
Thought I could find somebody new who could take your place
The list goes on and on and on
There was Nicky, Nicole, Tiffany and Heather
But there’s only room for you in my world
But you say that I change like the East Coast weather
How the hell did I get caught up messing with these LA girls
(I miss my baby, I miss my baby) LA girls
(I miss my baby) Messing with these LA girls
Boy, I miss the days we’d take a Greyhound in NYC
Wish I could’ve seen that it was perfect how it was
Listen, I don’t want this to be the way you remember me
‘Cause I know I was wrong, wrong
There was Nicky, Nicole, Tiffany and Heather
But there’s only room for you in my world (only you my world)
But you say that I change like the East Coast weather
How the hell did I get caught up messing with these LA girls
(I miss my baby) My baby
(I miss my baby) LA girls
(I miss my baby) Here we go, messing with these LA girls
(I miss my baby) Baby
(I miss my baby) LA girls
(I miss my baby) Here we go, messing with these LA girls
One, two, three, talk to me like
A-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, quit messing with me baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, oh baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
There was Nicky, Nicole, Tiffany and Heather
But there’s only room for you in my world (only you my world)
But you say that I change like the East Coast weather
How the hell did I get caught up messing with these LA girls
(I miss my baby, baby)
(I miss my baby) LA girls
(I miss my baby, baby) Messing with these LA girls
I’m missing my baby
(I miss my baby) Baby
(I miss my baby) LA girls
(I miss my baby, baby) Messing with these LA girls
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) I miss my baby
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) I miss my baby, LA girls
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) I miss my baby
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh, oh, these LA girls
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) I miss my baby
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) I miss my baby, LA girls
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) I miss my baby
Messing with these LA girls
Longing and Regret in “LA Girls”
In “LA Girls,” Charlie Puth explores themes of nostalgia, self-reflection, and lost love. The song paints a picture of a protagonist who moves to Los Angeles in search of something “bigger and better,” only to realize too late the value of what he left behind. Through references to fleeting relationships and the fast-paced allure of LA, Puth highlights the emptiness that often follows the pursuit of superficial connections. The repeated mention of missing his “baby” underscores a persistent longing for a simpler, more genuine relationship—one that stands in stark contrast to the transient romances of LA.
Emotional Vulnerability and Self-Discovery
Puth’s lyrics are honest and vulnerable, admitting fault and expressing a desire to return to what truly mattered. The line, “How the hell did I get caught up messing with these LA girls,” encapsulates his realization that the excitement of a new city cannot replace authentic love. The song serves as both a love letter and an apology, blending catchy melodies with heartfelt introspection.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charlie Puth
- Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher, John Ryan
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Atlantic Records