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Attention Lyrics
by Charlie Puth
Lyricist: Charlie Puth
31 views • Published on Sep 27, 2026
Attention Lyrics
You've been runnin' round, runnin' round, runnin' round throwin' that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
You've been going round, going round, going round every party in LA
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd be at one
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect
But you're not coming home with me tonight
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention
I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you
You've been runnin' round, runnin' round, runnin' round throwing that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
Baby, now that we're, now that we're, now that we're right here standing face to face
You already know, already know, already know that you won
Ohh
I know that dress is karma (dress is karma), perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine
(you got me thinking 'bout when you were mine)
And now I'm all up on ya (all up on ya), what you expect
(oh baby)
But you're not coming home with me tonight (oh no)
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention
I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you
Ohh
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh?
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect
But you're not coming home with me tonight
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention
I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you
(over you)
What are you doin' to me? (heyy)
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin', what?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (Yeah, you just want attention)
What are you doin' to me? (I knew from the start)
What are you doin' huh?
(You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh?
Meaning of Attention
“Attention” by Charlie Puth is a raw and emotionally exposed dissection of a toxic relationship fueled entirely by the ex’s need for validation. The song unfolds as a painful realization: the entire game orchestrated by the former partner wasn't about genuine connection or regret, but rather a calculated strategy to keep the protagonist perpetually invested and consumed with thoughts of them. Puth meticulously details this manipulation through recurring phrases like “running round,” “throwing that dirt all on my name,” and “you just want attention,” highlighting how the ex deliberately prolongs the drama and uses superficial gestures – the dress, the perfume – as bait to elicit a response. The lyrics paint a picture of someone desperately clinging to a past they can’t escape, fueled by a desire for the ex's approval rather than any real affection. There’s a palpable frustration in the repeated questioning, “What are you doing to me?” revealing the protagonist’s bewilderment and growing sense of being used.
Ultimately, Puth isn't simply lamenting a lost love; he’s exposing a deeply unhealthy dynamic where self-worth is intrinsically tied to another person’s attention. The song’s core message resonates with anyone who has experienced this kind of manipulative behavior – the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of longing and uncertainty, constantly second-guessing their own feelings while the other party plays a deliberate game. The insistent repetition of “you just want attention” acts as a pointed accusation, stripping away any pretense of genuine emotion and revealing the ex’s actions for what they truly are: a selfish attempt to maintain control through manufactured drama. It's a vulnerable and unflinching portrayal of heartbreak layered with astute observation about human behavior.
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