"Smells Like Me" is a song recorded and produced by American singer

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. Released on September 2, 2022, through

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as the fourth single from his third studio album, '' Charlie'' (2022), the song was written by Puth and American songwriter

Jacob Kasher Hindlin Jacob Kasher Hindlin (born October 1, 1983), also known as J Kash and JKash, is an American songwriter and record producer. He has written songs for artists such as Charlie Puth, Maroon 5, One Direction, Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, K ...

Composition and lyrics

"Smells Like Me" is set in the key of F# major with a

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of 108 beats per minute. It features "a bright melody, subtle guitars, and twinkling keys", and was described by ''

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'' as "a mix of modern pop and an '80s synth ballad". The song sees Puth discuss a former relationship, singing that he hopes his ex-partner's "jacket smells like me".

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References

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