The story behind by Charlie Puth and Jung Kook centers on the inescapable, "panning" nature of memories after a breakup. The Meaning: A Haunted Mind
: The phrase "left and right" symbolizes how memories of a former partner haunt the narrator from all directions, leaving no mental escape. Charlie Puth - Left And Right (Lyrics) ft. Jung Kook of BTS
: Because Jung Kook is the only other person in Puth's sessions, many fans theorize that he represents the person taking up "every corner" of Puth's mind, or perhaps even a personification of his own subconscious. The Collaboration The story behind by Charlie Puth and Jung
: Puth visits an elderly therapist known as " The Love Doctor " to seek a cure for his heartache. The Collaboration : Puth visits an elderly therapist
The video adds a playful, visual layer to this mental struggle:
: Jung Kook appears as a mischievous presence—sometimes perched on the hood of Puth's moving car or suddenly appearing in the doctor’s office.