Sideways Lyrics – Charlie Puth & Coco Jones

Charlie Puth and Coco Jones light up the horizon on Whatever’s Clever! with Sideways, their duet that first stole breaths during that intimate LA live set back in October, set to fully land November 21, 2025, via Atlantic Records, and it tilts like a late-night confession, all tangled harmonies and that raw ache of love teetering on the brink.

Puth has a knack for those earworm confessions that sneak up on you, and Sideways feels like him teaming with Jones to crank the intimacy dial way up. They debuted it raw at that stripped-down show, just piano and their voices weaving through the crowd, capturing a pop-R&B glow that’s equal parts tender and tense. The sound leans into Puth’s crisp production—think buoyant keys and a subtle groove that builds without rushing—while Jones brings her soulful edge, turning verses into quiet storms. It’s about diving headfirst anyway, even when it all feels sideways: the fear of losing everything, the pull to rewrite the script, that stubborn belief in finding light after the crash.

Those live lyrics, with their half-spoken vulnerabilities, hint at real-life push-pull, like they’ve poured late-session talks into something universal. Puth handled most of the writing, but Jones’ input sharpened the emotional hooks, making it less glossy pop and more lived-in duet.

This one’s poised as track eight on Whatever’s Clever!, Puth’s seventh studio swing that’s all about clever twists on romance’s mess—think 12 tracks blending upbeat confessions with deeper dives, from solo cuts like the funky lead Echo Chamber to collabs that spark like this. The album’s vibe is playful reinvention, pulling from Puth’s theater roots and Jones’ R&B fire, clocking around 45 minutes of hooks that stick. Guests like Tate McRae pop up midway, but Sideways stands out for its duo chemistry.

Puth’s in a sweet groove post-Voicenotes era, trading some solo shine for these bold pairings after his Broadway detour last year, while Jones is owning her ascent, fresh off that Hulu series role and her Grammy-nodded sophomore that proved she’s no side act. Together, they’re flipping the duet game, showing how two voices can make uncertainty feel electric.

X exploded after the live clip hit, with fans syncing it to rainy drive edits and #SidewaysDuet threads debating if it’s their best yet—Puth even jumped in, reposting a fan theory on the “rewrite our love” line. If his past hits set the stage, this could redefine the encore.

Dive into the Sideways lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Whatever’s Clever! tracks for more of Charlie Puth & Coco Jones’ electric spark.