Why Do You Love Me (Charlotte Lawrence song)

"Why Do You Love Me"
Single by Charlotte Lawrence
Released	July 19, 2019 (2019-07-19)
Genre	Dark-pop
Length	2:51
Label	Atlantic Gold Tooth
Songwriter(s)	Charlotte Lawrence Alan Lee Gordon Ali Tamposi Andrew Wotman Charlie Puth Garry Bonner Louis Bell Ryan Tedder
Producer(s)	Charlie Puth Louis Bell Andrew Watt
Charlotte Lawrence singles chronology
"Stole Your Car" (2018) "Why Do You Love Me" (2019) "Navy Blue" (2019)
Music video
"Why Do You Love Me" on YouTube

"Why Do You Love Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence, released on July 19, 2019, through Atlantic and Gold Tooth Records. It was later included in digital edition of her second extended play, Charlotte (2021).

Background

Lawrence has described her approach to songwriting as emotionally driven, often drawing from darker themes even in upbeat tracks. Speaking about "Why Do You Love Me", she stated that she finds it easier to write about sad emotions and enjoys the contrast of pairing them with energetic production. Emphasizing the importance of creative risk-taking, Lawrence noted that she never wants to "play it safe" when it comes to making music. ^[1]

Composition

"Why Do You Love Me" is a dark-pop track that contrasts emotionally charged lyrics with bright, melodic production. Opening with the line "I hate your friends, I hate your mom and dad, I guess they hate me back", the song sets a confrontational and self-aware tone, exploring the complexities of romantic frustration through a lens of teenage angst and vulnerability. ^[1] Produced by Andrew Watt and Ryan Tedder, the track features staccato guitar riffs, pulsing basslines, and synth-laced melodies. ^[2] The brooding production—crafted by Tedder and Watt, recognized for his work with Post Malone and Lana Del Rey—instantly captivates listeners. Watt's extensive contributions to hits such as 5 Seconds of Summer's "Easier" and Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's "Señorita" highlight the significance of this collaboration, emphasizing Lawrence's rising prominence. ^[3] Critics noted that the song flips the narrative of idealized young love, presenting a more defiant and emotionally complex perspective. ^[2]

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic. ^[4]

• Alan Gordon – Composer
• Ali Tamposi – Composer
• Andrew Luftman – Production Coordination
• Andrew Watt – Guitar, Guitar (Bass), Instrumentation, Producer, Programmer
• Andrew Wotman – Composer
• Charlie Puth – Composer, Instrumentation, Keyboards, Producer, Programmer, Background Vocals
• Charlotte Lawrence – Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals
• David Silberstein – Production Coordination
• Drew Salamunovich – Production Coordination
• Garry Bonner – Composer
• Ian Cripps – A&R
• Jeremy "J Boogs" Levin – Production Coordination
• Louis Bell – Composer, Instrumentation, Producer, Programmer
• Manny Marroquin – Mixing
• Paul Lamalfa – Engineer
• Ryan Tedder – Composer
• Samantha Corrie Schulman – Production Coordination
• Sarah Shelton – Production Coordination
• Zvi Edelman – Production Coordination

References

1. Murray, Robbin (July 19, 2019). "Charlotte Lawrence Asks: 'Why Do You Love Me?'". Clash. United Kingdom. ISSN   1743-0801 . Retrieved June 28, 2025.
2. Hills, Katy (July 19, 2019). ""Why Do You Love Me" is the moody new cut from formidable pop force Charlotte Lawrence". The Line of Best Fit. United Kingdom. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
3. Pettikan, Luke (July 22, 2019). "Charlotte Lawrence Returns with the Refreshing & Resonant "Why Do You Love Me"". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
4. "Why Do You Love Me - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 28, 2025.