Charlie Puth on Taylor Swift’s ‘An AI-Generated Joke’: His Candid Reaction

## Charlie Puth’s Initial Reaction to Taylor Swift’s Shoutout

Singer Charlie Puth recently shared his initial thoughts upon hearing his name mentioned in Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” album.

## A Surprising Revelation

When informed by a friend about the reference, Puth was highly skeptical, fearing it was a joke generated by artificial intelligence. He expressed his disbelief, stating, “I thought it was an AI-generated joke. I’m going to wake up tomorrow and it was just a big joke that someone was playing on me.”

## The Weight of Taylor’s Words

The significance of Swift’s mention sank in when Puth heard the lyrics. “It was surreal because it’s never good to look back, but I feel like I could have done things a little differently in the past,” he reflected. Despite his past regrets, Puth expressed gratitude for the timing of Swift’s acknowledgment.

## Taylor’s Impact on Puth’s Music

Inspired by Swift’s vulnerability on her latest album, Puth released his single “Hero,” a deeply personal track. He credited Swift’s encouragement for his newfound courage. “I know if it weren’t for Taylor and her mentioning me, I probably wouldn’t have had the courage to put this out,” Puth confessed.

## Puth’s Thoughts on Swift’s Songwriting

Puth praised Swift’s ability to connect with her audience through specific lyrics. While he acknowledged that he typically shies away from being overly personal in his music, he recognized Swift’s unique talent in that regard. “I’d say if it weren’t for Taylor and her mentioning me, I probably wouldn’t have had the courage to put this out, which is a big statement. I know,” he stated.