About The Way I Am

"The Way I Am" is a song by American singer Charlie Puth from his second studio album Voicenotes (2018). It was written and produced by Puth, with additional writing from Jacob Kasher. The song was initially released by Atlantic Records as the second promotional single on May 3, 2018, and was sent to US contemporary hit radio on July 24 as the fifth single from the album.

The song deals with Puth's reaction to his sudden fame, specifically his insecurities and anxieties. He has identified the song as his most personal on the album. The content of the song was so personal in fact that Puth "was almost crying while writing it because it was so overwhelming." In an interview with Genius, Puth explained the meaning behind the song, saying: "I was known for who I was dating more than my music. People were forgetting that I was actually a singer. And that was not good and multiple people told me that wasn't good. I worked too hard to have that reputation. So I just like a slight steer to the left and brought it back to the music. I honestly feel better mentally than I ever have in my life."