Charlie Puth"s dating story is the inspiration behind his emotional lyrics

When he's not wowing us with his new pop anthem or his latest TikTok viral hit peppered with sounds discovered in his home studio, Charlie Puth always manages to find time to pursue the romance. From Charlotte Lawrence to her "We Don't Talk Anymore" duet partner Selena Gomez, the singer has been romantically linked to her fair share of talented celebrities. With his soothing voice and quirky, creative personality, we can't blame these ladies for being in love with him.

The 'Left and Right' crooner sings a lot about love and is open to incorporating his real-life memories (and heartbreaks) into his music. Ahead of the May 2022 release of his breakout single "That's Hilarious" from his forthcoming self-titled studio album, he opened up about the inspiration behind it. "I never told people what happened to me and the pain I went through during the worst breakup of my life in 2019," he said in a moving TikTok video. "I just wanted to throw it under the rug and start over and surround myself with better people. But it's the hardest song I've ever had to compose, and I'm so excited for you to hear it." Naturally, fans are curious who inspired "That's Hilarious" and the rest of his adorable song lyrics.

Puth has shot down a good chunk of the fake relationship rumors (including those about him and Meghan Trainor - and Hailee Steinfeld). If you're itching to confirm what Puth's true dating timeline is, look no further.