I Used To Be Cringe

by Charlie Puth

From the album: Whatever's Clever!

Track 12 of 12 on Whatever's Clever! (2026).

Duration: 2:34

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Lyrics for I Used To Be Cringe

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 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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