Changes (Charlie Puth song)
| "Changes" | ||||
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| Single by Charlie Puth | ||||
| from the album Whatever's Clever! | ||||
| Released | October 16, 2025[1] | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| "Changes" on YouTube | ||||
"Changes" is a song by Charlie Puth, released as the lead single from Puth's upcoming 2026 album Whatever's Clever! in 2025.[2]
Background
Puth first previewed "Changes" on August 6, 2025, during the second episode of a series he had recently started titled "Professor Puth" where he would teach the viewers of the videos about music. In the video, he talk about why he has so many keyboards in his room, showing a CP70 piano where he plays "Godspeed" by Frank Ocean alongside "Changes", which had no title and had been unreleased at the time, giving no information at the time.[3] In an Instagram post, Puth stated why he was excited to share the song, writing it was the "perfect way to bring all of you into the most beautiful, colorful part of my life, which happens to be right now." ominously stating that "You will soon know why..."[4]
Composition and lyrics
Changes is an 1980s pop inspired[1] song about changes in one's life, specifically referring to Puth's marriage to Brooke Sansone and the announcement of her pregnancy, which they formerly announced at the end of the music video for "Changes".[5]
Music video
The music video for "Changes" was directed by the English director Charlotte Rutherford.[2] It utilizes a type of animation called claymation, a type of animation that utilizes stop motion and clay figures.[5] The end of the video garnered some attention for showing Puth and Sansone holding Sansone's pregnant belly while looking at the camera in a loving way.[6]
Release and reception
Upon release, "Changes" became a small hit, peaking at number 15 on New Zealand's Hot Singles Chart.[7] Critics including Fran Hoepfner of Vulture noted a "charming PBS feel" in the song, likening the song to the music of the band Toto and Harry Styles' "Late Night Talking".[8] In a 2025 Billboard poll, 32% of voters picked "Changes" as their favorite new song.[9]
Credits and personnel
Performers
- Charlie Puth – vocals, keyboards, writer, programming, mixer, producer
- Pastor Funk – bass
- Stanley Randolph – drums
- Curt Chambers – guitar
- Leddie Garcia – percussion
- Ashley Morgan – choir vocals
- David Lee – choir vocals
- Eric Copeland II – choir vocals
- LaKesha Nugent – choir vocals
- Rachel Gonzales – choir vocals
- Revel Day – choir vocals
- Ronald O'Hannon – choir vocals
- Whitney Wood – choir vocals
Technical
- BloodPop – producer, writer, programming
- Ben Sadano – engineer
- Damien Lewis – recording engineer
- Manny Marroquin – mixer
- Ramiro Fernandez-Seoane – assistant mixer
- Zach Pereyra – masterer
Charts
| Chart (2025–26) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 16 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[12] | 22 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 13 |
References
- ^ a b Atkinson, Katie (October 16, 2025). "Charlie Puth Announces 'Whatever's Clever!' Album & Reveals Big Life 'Changes' in Music Video: He's Going to Be a Dad". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Blistein, Jon (2025-10-16). "Charlie Puth Embraces Big 'Changes' on First Single From New Album, 'Whatever's Clever!'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Puth, Charlie (August 6, 2025). Professor Puth Ep 2. Retrieved 2026-02-25 – via TikTok.
- ^ Becker, Emma Aerin; Sacks, Hannah (October 16, 2025). "Charlie Puth and Wife Brooke Share They're Expecting First Baby Together in His New Music Video". People. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ a b "Charlie Puth and his wife announce pregnancy in video for new song 'Changes'". EW.com. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Robinson, KiMi (October 19, 2025). "Charlie Puth's going to be a dad! Singer reveals wife Brooke's pregnancy in music video". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. October 24, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ Hoepfner, Fran (2025-10-16). "Charlie Puth's New Video Is a Low-Key Pregnancy Announcement". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (2025-10-20). "Fans Choose Charlie Puth's 'Changes' as This Week's Favorite New Music". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Charlie Puth - Changes, 2025-10-16, retrieved 2026-02-25
- ^ "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. October 24, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ "Charlie Puth Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ "Charlie Puth Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2026.