It’s the last, it’s the last time
Oh, that’s what I keep saying about us
In the past, put you back there
I try moving on but you never budge
So I never get to give my love to someone who actually deserves it all
‘Cause I turn around and you’re there saying, “Please don’t go”
So I take you back ’cause when you’re sad, I’m sad
Baby, don’t do that ’cause when you’re sad, I’m sad (Yeah)
Wonder why you’re calling me so late when you know I’m gonna worry
I can hear, hear the tears in your eyes when you say, “Please come and get me”
So I never get to give my love to someone who actually deserves it all
‘Cause I turn around and you’re there saying, “Please don’t go”
So I take you back ’cause when you’re sad, I’m sad (Yeah)
Baby, don’t do that ’cause when you’re sad, I’m sad
Oh, you don’t understand a goodbye
‘Cause it’s been over for a long time
You know how to make me fall for you
Just like that
Baby, just like that
Baby, just like that
Baby, just like that
Baby, just like that
Ooh
It’s the last, it’s the last time
Oh, that’s what I keep saying about us
In the past, put you back there
I try moving on but I just give up
Guess I’ll never get to give my love to someone who actually deserves it all
‘Cause I turn around and you’re there saying, “Please don’t go”
So I take you back ’cause when you’re sad, I’m sad
Baby, don’t do that ’cause when you’re sad, I’m sad
‘Cause you know that you’re the best I ever had
Yeah, I’ll take you back ’cause when you’re sad, I’m sad
Exploring Emotional Cycles in “When You’re Sad I’m Sad”
Charlie Puth’s “When You’re Sad I’m Sad” delves into the complexities of attachment and emotional dependency in relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is difficult to let go, even when the rational mind insists it’s over. Puth captures the constant push and pull—an endless cycle of breakups and reconciliations—driven not just by love, but by empathy and an inability to see a partner in pain. The repeated admission that “when you’re sad, I’m sad” highlights a profound emotional connection, where boundaries blur, and self-sacrifice becomes the norm. This vulnerability resonates with anyone who’s struggled to move on from a relationship that still tugs at the heart.
Song Credits
Artist: Charlie Puth
Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, John Byron, Alexander Izquierdo
Release Year: 2024