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Call Me Maybe
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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I threw a wish in the well
Don't ask me I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell
And now you're in my way
I'd trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this
But now you're in my way

Your stare was holding
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?

Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right at you, baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe

You took your time with the call
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all
But still you're in my way
I beg and borrow and steal
At first sight and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it
But it's in my way

Your stare was holding
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?

Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right at you, baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe

Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
I missed you so, so bad

It's hard to look right at you, baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe

Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe

Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
So call me maybe

Overall Meaning

The song "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen is a pop hit that was released in 2011. The lyrics describe the singer's initial attraction to someone she has just met. It starts with her throwing a wish in the well, which symbolizes her desire for love. The line "Don't ask me I'll never tell" suggests that she is hesitant to share her true feelings, but it does not stop her from falling for the person. The singer admits that she was not looking for a relationship, but the guy is now in her way, which shows that she is unable to resist him.


The chorus of the song is catchy and memorable, which is one reason why it became such a hit. The singer is basically saying that she is really into this guy and she wants him to call her. She repeats "Here's my number, so call me maybe" as a way of expressing her interest. The line "It's hard to look right at you baby" suggests that she is nervous around him, which only adds to the overall charm of the song.


The song's video also became a viral hit because of its catchy tune and the relatable nature of the lyrics. It showcases Carly Rae Jepsen hoping to get the attention of a handsome man she sees next door to her who is washing his bike. She tries to get the attention of the guy until she finally gets to share her number with him but ends up disappointed.


Overall, "Call Me Maybe" is a light-hearted song that captures the excitement of falling for someone new and the hope that they will feel the same.


Line by Line Meaning

I threw a wish in the well
I made a wish in a hole in the ground


Don't ask me I'll never tell
I won't tell you what I wished for


I looked at you as it fell
I saw you when I made the wish


And now you're in my way
Now you're blocking my path


I'd trade my soul for a wish
I'd give up the most important part of myself for this wish


Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I'm willing to pay anything to kiss you


I wasn't looking for this
I didn't expect to feel this way


But now you're in my way
But now you're in my thoughts constantly


Your stare was holding
You were looking at me intensely


Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Your clothes were torn and your skin was visible


Hot night, wind was blowin'
It was warm out and the wind was blowing


Where you think you're going baby?
Where do you think you're headed?


Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
I just met you and this situation is crazy


But here's my number, so call me maybe
Here's my phone number, maybe you'll call me


It's hard to look right at you baby
It's difficult for me to look at you directly


Before you came into my life
Before I met you


I missed you so bad
I longed for you so much


And you should know that
I want you to be aware of how much I missed you


I beg and borrow and steal
I'll do whatever it takes to be with you


At first sight and it's real
I fell for you immediately and it's genuine


I didn't know I would feel it
I didn't expect to have these feelings


But it's in my way
But now these feelings are holding me back


And all the other boys try to chase me
Other guys are interested in me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Joshua Keeler Ramsay, Tavish Joseph Crowe

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lilac_47

I threw a wish in the well
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell
And now you're in my way
I trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this
But now you're in my way
Your stare was holdin'
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me, maybe
It's hard to look right at you, baby
But here's my number, so call me, maybe
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me, maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me, maybe



All comments from YouTube:

@slimesloogo3490

2012-listen lonely
2015-listen with girlfriend
2017-listen with my wife
2021- listen with my 2 kids

@namjesus3789

Congrats 👏, u've lived your life in a way I would love to ❤️

@towarzyszbraknazwy

ta piosenka nigdy sie nie nudzi

@prashanjimmy

Im still listning lonely

@user-jr3fz3xg5q

https://youtu.be/QQ33Pg1-I0U

@elepinkgold3792

@@user-jr3fz3xg5q daiii ma Cristo come si fa da fastidio sto suono

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@jhaber1609

This isn’t just an old song, it’s memories of a beautiful past that won’t come back ❤️ 💔

@springlove7477

Its funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back everything is different

@nicole..948

YouTube is the closest thing to a time machine

@jeffnikee9505

I swear bro, it really was

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