After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008, the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was their first platinum-selling album in the United States, and the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. Their sixth album, Mechanical Bull, was released on September 24, 2013. The seventh studio album, Walls, was released on October 14, 2016. Their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, was released on March 5, 2021. The group has 12 Grammy Award nominations, including 4 wins.
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Studio albums
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Come Around Sundown (2010)
Mechanical Bull (2013)
Walls (2016)
When You See Yourself (2021)
On Call
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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And I'd come a running,
She said call me now baby,
And I'd come a running,
If you'd call me now baby,
I'd come a running
I'm on call,
To be there,
One and all
To be there,
When I fall,
To pieces,
Don't you know,
I'll be there waiting
(I'll be there)
(I'll be there)
I'm on call,
To be there,
One and all
To be there,
When I fall,
To pieces,
Don't you know,
I'll be there waiting
I'm gonna brawl
To be there,
One for all,
I'll be there,
When they fall,
To pieces,
Don't you know,
I'll be there laughing
I'll come a running,
I come a running,
I've come a running,
To be there
To be there
I'm on call
To be there
I'm on call to be there!
I'm on call
To be there
I'm on call
To be there
In Kings of Leon's "On Call," the lyrics tell the story of a person who is always there for someone else, no matter what. The singer's lover tells him to call her and she will always come running, and he makes the same promise to be there for her when needed. The chorus states that the singer is always on call to be there for anyone and everyone, even when they fall apart. The line "I'm gonna brawl to be there, one for all" speaks of the singer's willingness to fight for the ones he loves, further emphasizing his commitment to always being there.
The song's title, "On Call," can be interpreted as a metaphor for being present and available for others. The repetition of the phrase "I'll come running" and "I'm on call" emphasizes the importance of being a dependable figure in someone's life. This song speaks to the idea of vulnerability, sacrifice, and the importance of being there for the ones we love, no matter what challenges come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
She said call me now baby,
She asked me to reach out to her and if I do, she will be ready to respond immediately.
And I'd come a running,
I would hurry to see her as soon as possible.
If you'd call me now baby,
If she wants me to come, all she has to do is call.
I'm on call,
I am always ready to assist and respond.
To be there,
I am committed to being close and available.
One and all
I will be there in every situation, for everyone.
When I fall,
If I ever lose my way, or struggle in life...
To pieces,
...until I feel broken and lost.
Don't you know,
I want her to be aware of one thing.
I'll be there waiting
I'll be waiting, ready to respond and support her always.
I'm gonna brawl
I am willing to stand up to any challenge.
One for all,
I am fighting for everyone's best interest.
When they fall,
If anyone loses their way...
Don't you know,
...I want them to know one certain thing.
I'll be there laughing
I will provide a source of joy and positivity in tough moments.
I've come a running,
I have demonstrated my willingness to be there and respond.
To be there
I am dedicated to being present and available.
I'm on call
I am always ready and committed to being there when needed.
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Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL
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