Hotline Bling
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You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
Ever since I left the city you
Got a reputation for yourself now
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
Cause ever since I left the city, you
Started wearing less and goin' out more
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
Ever since I left the city, you, you, you
You and me we just don't get along
You make me feel like I did you wrong
Going places where you don't belong
Ever since I left the city, you
You got exactly what you asked for
Running out of pages in your passport
Hanging with some girls I've never seen before
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
These days, all I do is
Wonder if you bendin' over backwards for someone else
Wonder if your rollin' backwoods for someone else
Doing things I taught you gettin' nasty for someone else
You don't need no one else
You don't need nobody else, no
Why you never alone
Why you always touching road
Used to always stay at home, be a good girl
You was in the zone
You should just be yourself
Right now, you're someone else
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
Ever since I left the city
The lyrics to Drake's "Hotline Bling" describe a past relationship where the singer is reminiscing on the times when their ex used to call them on their cell phone for love and affection. However, since the singer left the city, their ex seems to have changed and started dressing in provocative outfits, going out more, and hanging out with unfamiliar faces. The singer feels left out, and it seems that their ex is no longer interested in them. The chorus emphasizes this feeling, with the singer saying that they know when the hotline blings, it can only mean one thing - that their ex is moving on and no longer needs them.
The second verse adds to the singer's sadness and nostalgia by pointing out that he and his ex no longer get along, and his ex seems to be going places where she doesn't belong - perhaps with new people that do not mesh well with their relationship. The chorus repeats, with the singer knowing that the hotline bling is a sign of his ex moving on, but he cannot help feeling left out and lonely.
In the last verse, the singer wonders if his ex is doing things with someone else that he taught her. He sees her as potentially losing herself, not being true to herself, and wondering why she always needs to be with someone. The singer misses the good old days when they used to be together, and he emphasizes that his ex does not need anyone else - she only needs to be herself.
Overall, "Hotline Bling" is a song about the aftermath of a break-up and the longing that often remains after moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to call me on my, you used to, you used to
You used to contact me frequently and regularly, but you don't anymore.
You used to call me on my cell phone
You used to call me on my mobile phone.
Late night when you need my love
You would call me at night when you needed my affection or attention.
I know when that hotline bling
I recognize that sound or notification when my phone rings or vibrates.
That can only mean one thing
I am aware of what your call signifies or implies.
Ever since I left the city you
Since I departed from your location or city,
Got a reputation for yourself now
You have gained notoriety or recognition for yourself recently.
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Everyone has become aware of it, and I feel excluded or isolated.
Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
You have made me feel down or depressed, and I am highly anxious and worried about our situation.
Started wearing less and goin' out more
You have begun wearing fewer clothes and spending more time partying or socializing outside.
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
You are drinking champagne and dancing with others in a social setting.
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You are spending time with females that I am unfamiliar with or have not met previously.
You and me we just don't get along
You and I do not have a good relationship or connection.
You make me feel like I did you wrong
You cause me to feel guilty or remorseful for something I may have done wrong in the past.
Going places where you don't belong
You are visiting places or engaging in activities that are not typical or suitable for you.
You got exactly what you asked for
You have received precisely what you requested or desired.
Running out of pages in your passport
You have traveled frequently, to the point where your passport is running out of available pages for stamps or documentation.
Hanging with some girls I've never seen before
You are spending time with females that I am unfamiliar with or have not met previously.
These days, all I do is
Recently, all I do is
Wonder if you bendin' over backwards for someone else
I am curious if you are making a significant effort or sacrifice for someone else.
Wonder if your rollin' backwoods for someone else
I am querying if you are smoking marijuana with someone else.
Doing things I taught you gettin' nasty for someone else
You are doing arousing or sensual things that I showed or taught you, but with someone else.
You don't need no one else
You do not require or want any other person's company or assistance.
You don't need nobody else, no
You do not want or need anyone else besides me, right?
Why you never alone
I wonder why you are never by yourself.
Why you always touching road
Why are you always out or on the move?
Used to always stay at home, be a good girl
You used to spend most of your time at home and be well-behaved.
You was in the zone
You were in a particular mindset, mood, or energy level.
You should just be yourself
You ought to act or behave as your authentic self.
Right now, you're someone else
Currently, you are pretending, changing, or trying to be someone or something else.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AUBREY GRAHAM, PAUL JEFFERIES, TIMMY THOMAS
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