How Long
Charlie Puth
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Ooh, yeah 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 I 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 been creepin' 'round on me While you callin' me "baby" How long has this been goin' on? You been actin' so shady (shady) I've been feelin' it lately, baby Oo-oh (yeah) Oo-oh (encore) Ooh-ooh-oh I'll admit (I'll admit), it's my fault (my fault) But you gotta believe me When I say it only happened once, mmh I tried (I tried), and I tried (I tried), but you'll never see that You're the only one I wanna love, oh, yeah She said "Boy, tell me honestly" (honestly) "Was it real or just for show?", yeah (real or just for show?) She said, "Save your apologies" (apologies, yeah) "Baby, I just gotta know" How long has this been goin' on? You been creepin' 'round on me (on me) While you callin' me "baby" (baby) How long has this been goin' on? You been actin' so shady (shady) I've been feelin' it lately (lately), baby Oo-oh (yeah) Oo-oh (encore) Ooh-ooh-oh How long has it been goin' on, baby? Oo-oh Oo-oh, you gotta go tell me now Ooh-ooh-oh 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? (on, on) You been creepin' 'round on me (on me) While you callin' me "baby" (baby) How long has this been goin' on? You been actin' so shady (shady) I've been feelin' it lately (lately), baby How long has this been goin' on? You've been creepin' 'round on me How long has it been goin' on, baby? Oh How long has this been goin' on? You can tell me now You've been actin' so shady (shady) I've been feelin' it lately, baby
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Written by: Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher, Justin Scott Franks
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"How Long" was released on October 5, 2017. It was the second single from Charlie Puth's sophomore album "Voicenotes."
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Producer & WriterPuth himself not only performed the song but also produced and co-wrote "How Long," demonstrating his multifaceted talents in the music industry.
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Chart SuccessThe single was a huge commercial hit, reaching number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Platinum StatusIn 2018, "How Long" was certified 'Platinum' by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking sales of over one million units in the U.S.
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Music VideoThe music video for "How Long," released on October 19, 2017, showcases Puth's dancing abilities, which is seldom seen in his videos.
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Song ThemesThe song explores themes of heartbreak and regret, with Puth expressing remorse over a romantic betrayal of sorts.
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Unique Sonic IdentityLike much of the "Voicenotes" album, "How Long" employs elements of funk and pop, demonstrating Puth’s distinctive sound.
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Grammy ConnectionThe entire Voicenotes album was nominated for a Grammy award in the "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical" category.
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Live PerformancesPuth has performed "How Long" at a number of high-profile events and shows, including the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards and The Ellen Show.
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Global RecognitionThis song topped the charts in range of countries, including Poland, Malaysia, Singapore, and The Philippines, demonstrating Puth's international reach.
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