“Attention” by Pentatonix is a creative cover of the original song by Charlie Puth. Released by the a cappella group on their 2018 album, PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. I, the song stands out due to Pentatonix’s unique style of music, where they use only their voices to create sounds, including beats and instruments. This version showcases the group’s remarkable ability to bring a fresh twist to popular hits, taking Puth’s catchy, pop beat and transforming it into a vocal-only experience that feels just as energetic and engaging.
The release of PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. I brought new attention to Pentatonix’s signature style. The album features covers of popular songs from different artists, and “Attention” is one of the highlights, showing how the group can keep the song’s original feel while adding their own special touch. It’s a great example of their creativity in covering songs without needing any real instruments.
In the music video for “Attention,” Pentatonix delivers a simple yet powerful visual that matches their vocal style. Each member is positioned against a clean, dimly lit background, allowing the focus to stay on their performances. The close-up shots let viewers see the emotions on each member’s face as they sing, helping to add intensity to the song’s story about someone wanting attention. Without any flashy effects or elaborate set designs, the video manages to keep the focus on the vocal performance, which is central to the group’s appeal.
Pentatonix’s cover of “Attention” is a standout track from their 2018 album. With their remarkable vocal skills, they capture the essence of the original while making it their own. The simple music video adds to the experience, showing how powerful their voices can be without any extra production. This cover is a great addition to Pentatonix’s collection of unique takes on popular songs.
Video: Attention by Pentatonix
Attention Lyrics by Pentatonix
Runnin’ ’round, runnin’ ’round, runnin’ ’round
Throwin’ that dirt all on my name
‘Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I’d
Call you up, baby
You’ve been going ’round, going ’round, going ’round
Every party in LA
‘Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I’d
Be at one, ooh, ooh
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking ’bout when you were mine, ooh
And now I’m all up on ya, what you expect?
But you’re not coming home with me tonight
You just want attention, you don’t want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
You’re just making sure I’m never gettin’ over you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, woa
Runnin’ ’round, runnin’ ’round, runnin’ ’round
Throwin’ that dirt all on my name
‘Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I’d
Call you up (cause I do, I’d call ya)
Baby, now that we’re, now that we’re, now that we’re
Right here standin’ face to face
You already know, ‘ready know, ‘ready know
That you won
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret, yeah
You got me thinking ’bout when you were mine, ooh
And now I’m all up on ya, what you expect? Yeah
But you’re not coming home with me tonight
You just want attention, you don’t want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
You’re just making sure I’m never gettin’ over you (over you)
What are you doin’ to me?
What are you doin’, huh?
What are you doin’ to me?
What are you doin’, huh?
What are you doin’ to me?
What are you doin’, huh?
What are you doin?
What are you doin?
You just want attention, you don’t want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
You’re just making sure I’m never gettin’ over you, oh
