| "Smells Like Me" | ||||
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| Single by Charlie Puth | ||||
| from the album Charlie | ||||
| Released | September 2, 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Producer(s) | Charlie Puth | |||
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| "Smells Like Me" on YouTube | ||||
"Smells Like Me" is a song recorded and produced by American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth. Released on September 2, 2022, through Atlantic Records as the fourth single[1] from his third studio album, Charlie (2022), the song was written by Puth and American songwriter Jacob Kasher Hindlin.[2][3]
Composition and lyrics
"Smells Like Me" is set in the key of F# major with a tempo of 108 beats per minute.[4] It features "a bright melody, subtle guitars, and twinkling keys",[5] and was described by Uproxx as "a mix of modern pop and an '80s synth ballad".[6] The song sees Puth discuss a former relationship, singing that he hopes his ex-partner's "jacket smells like me".[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[7] | 12 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 14 |
| South Korea (Circle)[9] | 147 |
Monthly charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Circle)[10] | 153 |
References
- ^ Zemler, Emily (2 September 2022). "Charlie Puth Mourns a Past Relationship on New Single 'Smells Like Me'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Smells Like Me". Spotify. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ a b Zemler, Emily (2 September 2022). "Charlie Puth Mourns a Past Relationship on New Single 'Smells Like Me'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Smells Like Me by Charlie Puth - Digital Sheet Music". musicnotes.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob (4 September 2022). "Charlie Puth Tackles a Breakup in Latest Single, "Smells Like Me"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Charlie Puth Drops The '80s-Inspired Break-Up Song 'Smells Like Me'". Uproxx. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of September 21, 2022". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 21 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ "Digital Chart – Week 39 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Digital Chart – September 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 6 October 2022.
