634-5789
(FLAC) Otis Redding Lyrics

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If you need some good loving
Just call on me, Lord have mercy
If you want some good kissing, yeah
Call on me, ha, Lord have mercy

No more lonely nights

You are gonna spend alone
All you gotta do is pick up your telephone and dial that
634-5789
That's my number, ho

If you need some good kissing
Call on me, ha, all you gotta do right now
If you want some good hugging, yeah
Just call on me, Lord have mercy

I'll be right here at home
All you gotta do is pick up your telephone and dial that
634-578
That's my number, ho

I'll be right there, honey
Just as soon as I can, but, huh
If I'll be a little bit late
I hope you can understand, baby, yeah
Alright, yeah

If you need good loving, yeah
Just call on me, ah, Lord have mercy
If you want, yeah, some good kissing, yeah
Just call on me
All you got to do, now, ha

Oh, I'll be right here at home, not gonna move
Just call me on the telephone
That number is
634-578, honey
That's my number

Alright, alright
I'm calling out loud, baby
You knew I'd call it out loud, girl
Baby, I've got the 634-5789

I've got the 634-5789
Just call me at 634-5789

Overall Meaning

In Otis Redding's "634-5789," he offers himself as a solution for the singer's lonely nights. Otis provides his phone number and assures the singer that he is always available to provide good loving, kisses and hugs. His constant repetition of the phone number and statement "call on me" emphasizes that it is always an option for her when she is feeling lonely. Otis also adds a personal touch by saying he'd be prompt in coming to see her, though he hopes she can understand if he is ever late. This song serves as a smooth and catchy ode to casual intimacy – and Otis’ soulful voice adds an unwavering sincerity to the singer's intentions behind the song.

The context of the song is worth noting; the phone number Otis provides in the song was not randomly chosen. The number 634-5789 belonged to the SOS radio station, of which the lead DJ Rufus Thomas was a friend of Otis. Otis saw the number scribbled on a bathroom wall and found it catchy, leading him to write a song using it. Otis never considered it a real number one could call until the song blew up, causing thousands of prank calls to the radio station. This left Thomas so fed up that he asked Otis to apologize to his listeners on air to put a stop to it.

Additionally, Otis's gritty sound is complemented by the tight musicianship and backing vocals, both of which come together nicely to make this song into the timeless classic that it is.

Line by Line Meaning

If you need some good loving
If you require someone to love and cherish you

Just call on me, Lord have mercy
Do not hesitate to contact me in your time of need

If you want some good kissing, yeah
If you desire someone to kiss you passionately

Call on me, ha, Lord have mercy
Do not hesitate to contact me in your time of need

No more lonely nights
You will no longer have to spend your nights alone

You are gonna spend alone
You will no longer be lonely

All you gotta do is pick up your telephone and dial that
The only thing you need to do is dial my number on your phone

634-5789
My phone number

That's my number, ho
That is the phone number you need to dial to contact me

If you need some good kissing
If you require someone to kiss you passionately

Call on me, ha, all you gotta do right now
Do not hesitate to contact me in your time of need

If you want some good hugging, yeah
If you desire someone to hold you tight and comfort you

Just call on me, Lord have mercy
Do not hesitate to contact me in your time of need

I'll be right here at home
I will be waiting for your call at my residence

All you gotta do is pick up your telephone and dial that
The only thing you need to do is dial my number on your phone

634-578
My phone number

That's my number, ho
That is the phone number you need to dial to contact me

I'll be right there, honey
I will hurry to be with you as soon as possible

Just as soon as I can, but, huh
I will come to you as quickly as possible

If I'll be a little bit late
If I am delayed for any reason

I hope you can understand, baby, yeah
I hope you will be able to comprehend my delay, my dear

If you need good loving, yeah
If you require someone to love and cherish you

Just call on me, ah, Lord have mercy
Do not hesitate to contact me in your time of need

If you want, yeah, some good kissing, yeah
If you desire someone to kiss you passionately

Just call on me
Do not hesitate to contact me in your time of need

All you got to do, now, ha
The only thing you need to do is dial my number on your phone

Oh, I'll be right here at home, not gonna move
I will be waiting for your call at my residence and will not go anywhere

Just call me on the telephone
Dial my phone number

That number is
The following numbers make up

634-578, honey
My phone number

That's my number
That is the phone number you need to dial to contact me

I'm calling out loud, baby
I am announcing my phone number loudly and clearly

You knew I'd call it out loud, girl
You anticipated that I would make my phone number known publicly

Baby, I've got the 634-5789
I have memorized my phone number and wish to share it with you

I've got the 634-5789
I possess the phone number 634-5789

Just call me at 634-5789
You can contact me by calling my phone number 634-5789

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE CROPPER, EDDIE FLOYD

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