Following Taylor Swift's viral lyrical nod, Charlie Puth dedicates his new song to 'a friend' who has supported him, cryptically saying 'You know who you are.'
- May 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Charlie Puth is set to release a new single titled "Hero" on May 24, a move inspired by none other than Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department." Swift's album, known for its quotable lines, mentioned Puth in a way that has not only caught the attention of fans but has also paved the way for Puth's latest musical endeavor.
In a world where the opinion of a fellow artist can steer the direction of one's creativity, Swift's mention has acted as a catalyst for Puth to share a piece of his art that was once shrouded in hesitation.
In "Hero," Puth navigates the complexities of being transparent through his lyrics, admitting to the emotional struggles tied to the honesty in his music. This confession, shared over a snippet of the upcoming single, hints at a vulnerability that fans can expect to explore in his new album. Swift's recognition appears to have been the nudge Puth needed to bring "Hero" from his hard drive to the public ear, marking a moment of professional and personal growth for the artist.
Swift's album doesn't just mention Puth in passing. The line "You smoked then ate seven bars of chocolate / We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist," not only brings Puth into the limelight but also feeds into a broader narrative of appreciation and support among artists.
Puth, having previously covered Swift's "Teardrops on My Guitar" and expressed admiration for her work, said of his upcoming song, "This is a song I wrote about my friend called 'Hero.' Sometimes I get a little nervous being overly honest in my music which is why this was sitting on my hard drive for a while. But I think someone out there was giving me a sign that I needed to release it. … Thank you for your support… you know who you are."
Following Swift's shout-out, Puth entered Billboard's TikTok chart for the first time. His hit single "Light Switch" climbed to No. 46 on TikTok Billboard Top 50, marking his first and only placement on the rundown.
With Puth's last album "Charlie" reaching No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and featuring hits like "Light Switch," "That's Hilarious," and "Left and Right," a collaboration with Jungkook of the Bangtan Boys, expectations are high for what "Hero" will bring.
As Puth steps into this new chapter, fueled by encouragement from one of pop music's reigning queens, the music world watches with bated breath for what promises to be an emotional and revealing addition to his discography.
