Charlie Puth encourages self-kindness on new single "Beat Yourself Up”

Charlie Puth has long been gifted at bringing complex feelings to life in tones that are personal yet clearly everywhere. On “Beat Yourself Up,” the American singer-songwriter presents one of his most emotionally direct moments to date. "Beat Yourself Up" was co-written and co-produced by Puth with American producer BloodPop, and that partnership adds to the track with a polished yet sensible human warmth. 

"Beat Yourself Up" has a straightforward but profound message, mistakes don’t make you who you are, and self-compassion isn’t weakness, it’s survival. "Beat Yourself Up" at first, was something Puth wanted to tell a friend. It wasn’t a heart-to-heart chat; he let music do the talking, writing lyrics that touches your soul but never point at anyone. It became clear that the message wasn’t only for that friend, but also for himself, and anyone who has a habit of playing their flaws back louder than their progress.
 
That awareness is what lends "Beat Yourself Up" its emotional weight. You can hear the sincerity in every line, as if Puth is gently dragging listeners from the ledge of their own cruel self-evaluation. "Beat Yourself Up" does not expect mistakes to vanish instantly. Instead, it brings something more honest, the comfort of knowing that things will be alright and that you’re not on your own in any of this. "Beat Yourself Up" is the note that gets left on your mirror, quiet and compassionate.

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