Don't Go To Strangers
J.J. Cale Lyrics
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Call my name, call it loud
Don't go to strangers, woman, call on me
Wave your arms in the air,
Let me know that you're there
When in doubt, oh woman, call on me
Don't leave me here to rust,
Don't let me turn to dust
Oh, woman, when in doubt, call on me
If I'm standing in a crowd,
Call my name, call it loud
Don't go to strangers, woman, call on me
In J.J. Cale's song 'Don't Go To Strangers', the singer addresses a woman, urging her to call out to him whenever she is in doubt and needs his help. The lyrics suggest that the woman and the singer are in a relationship but are currently separated, hence the plea to call on him whenever she needs him. The singer uses the metaphor of being lost in a crowd to depict the woman's situation of feeling lost without him.
The first two lines of the verse describe the woman being in a crowd, and the singer asks her to call his name loudly so he can hear her. The follow-up lines urge her not to go to strangers and instead call on him to let him know she is there. The singer emphasizes his desire to be there for her by saying, "When in doubt, oh woman, call on me."
The chorus is a repetition of the first four lines, stressing the importance of the woman not leaving him behind and to call on him whenever she needs him. The lyrics carry a sense of comfort and assurance, and the overall message is that the singer is always there for the woman.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm standing in a crowd,
Even if I'm lost in a large group of people,
Call my name, call it loud
Make your voice heard above the others and say my name,
Don't go to strangers, woman, call on me
You don't have to turn to someone you don't know, it's best to trust me,
Wave your arms in the air,
Don't hesitate and show yourself,
Let me know that you're there
Make it clear that you need me near,
When in doubt, oh woman, call on me
Even if you're unsure, rely on me for support,
Don't leave me here to rust,
Don't let me remain unattended and deteriorate,
Don't let me turn to dust
Don't let me disintegrate and become nothing,
Oh, woman, when in doubt, call on me
Just remember that you can always count on me,
If I'm standing in a crowd,
Even if it seems like I'm lost in a sea of people,
Call my name, call it loud
Raise your voice and get my attention, don't be afraid to shout,
Don't go to strangers, woman, call on me
I'd rather you trust in me than rely on someone you don't know, you can always call on me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Redd Evans, Arthur Kent, Dave Mann
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If I'm standing in a crowd, call my name, call it loud
Don't go to strangers, woman, call on me
Wave your arms in the air, let me know that you're there
When in doubt, oh woman, call on me
Don't leave me here to rust, don't let me turn to dust
Oh, woman, when in doubt, call on me
If I'm standing in a crowd, call my name, call it loud
Don't go to strangers, woman, call on me
@johnknottenbelt2502
The music of JJ Cale doesn't age, like a good red wine, it just becomes better.... with every year that passes.
@hannahmalone4917
Aging is what improves the wine. Wine is a living thing.
@belmarguitar7839
@@hannahmalone4917 I almost want to tell you to be quiet, but I feel I should relent.
@belmarguitar7839
But most of this fucker’s songs are about 6 minutes too short.
@mediocreclementine7649
My dad used to be cale' drummer whenever this album came out, and always told me stories about the time he spent playing for him but never actually played any of the songs for me. Never knew his music was this nice ♥️
@bluesloverdelux5010
Must of been a humble guy,just like JJ.Great artists usually are.Greetings from Croatia,my fav singer/group is JJ,for decades...you can allways listen to this man.
@Dutchtreat-pn3cj
Dude. Your dad gave me so much. I can feel his beats. Listened to your dad the evening my son was born.
@belmarguitar7839
He does his own boogie, his own shuffle, all cool, incontrovertible & this has it …but when he does his leads ‘n fills INSIDE his boogie, he creates his own lil’ space in ya that won’t go away.
@cubaindy6700
Ultimate roadtripping album.
Such wonderful memories this album evokes!
@JonRayRunawayVealMusic
Real music …thank you JJ