Charlie Puth
I Used to Be Cringe lyrics
- Language
- English
- Level
- Beginner
- Released
- 2026
- Genre
- Pop
- Length
- 2:35
One, two, three, four
I, I used to be cringe
Just so I could fit in
And have a seat at the table
Time, time passed me, it did
I burned more than one bridge
Please forgive me if you're able
I used to dream of buying mansions
In the city where they're acting
In the movies that I love
I always thought if I got closer
And I maintained my composure
I could live out all my dreams at once
I (I), I used to be cringe (I used to be cringe)
Just so I could fit in
And have a seat at the table
Time (time), time passed me, it did (time passed me, it did)
I burned more than one bridge (ooh)
Please forgive me if you're able
I used to lie, say I was taller
And throw words around like "baller"
And they all said I'm doing fine
I dyed my hair just for reactions
Now I'm the one out here acting
Tried so hard, it actually made me cry
I (I), I used to be cringe (I used to be cringe)
Just so I could fit in
And have a seat at the table (oh)
Time (time), time passed me, it did (time passed me, it did)
I burned more than one bridge
Please forgive me if you're able
Ooh, ooh
I used to dream of buying mansions
In the city where they're acting
In the movies that I love
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Key vocabulary
- one
- a single numberA1
- table
- piece of furnitureA1
- two
- one plus oneA1
- where
- in what placeA1
- words
- spoken or written termsA1
- four
- number after threeA1
- cringe
- feel embarrassed
- fit
- the right size; suitableA2
- burned
- was on fireA2
- more
- extra; additionalA1
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About this song
Charlie Puth is an American pop singer-songwriter and record producer, known for soul-pop hooks built around his piano playing and distinctive falsetto. He gained mainstream prominence through major streaming-era hits such as “See You Again,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” and “Attention,” and has written and produced songs for artists including Meghan Trainor and BTS.