Call An Ambulance
Albert Hammond Jr. Lyrics


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Once I was told that a boy caught a cold
And he left to go home to get some sleep instead
Well, his baby stayed where she was
I go talk to her 'cause I wanna sleep with her

And you would only hold me
If I would never tell you it would end
And you would never have me
'Cause you were only wanting to be friends
And you would always hold out till he gave out

Now that he's back, I'm afraid you'll go back
To his bed, where I know he'll try to keep you
Well, I'm well aware of what she does
She won't leave me because I sleep with her

And you would only hold me
If I would never tell you it would end
And you would never have me




'Cause you were only wanting to be friends
And you would always hold out till he gave out

Overall Meaning

In Albert Hammond Jr.'s "Call An Ambulance," the lyrics paint a picture of a complicated love triangle. The song starts by recounting a story of a boy who caught a cold and left his girlfriend behind to get some rest. The singer sees this as an opportunity to approach the girl he desires. He admits his intentions are impure, as he wants to sleep with her, making it clear that he does not have genuine feelings for her. The boy is aware of the situation, but he still pursues the girl because of his own selfish desires.


The chorus talks about the girl's reluctance to commit to the singer. She would only hold him if he never told her it would end, and she never wanted more than a friendship. The singer understands that the girl is waiting for the original boy to give up on her, leaving the door open for the possibility of a future relationship.


Near the end of the song, the singer confesses he does not fear losing the girl to the original boy and has no intentions of pursuing a real relationship with her. He knows she will never leave him because of their physical connection, and not because of any deeper feelings. The song ends with the singer lamenting his own actions and the unfairness of the situation.


In summary, "Call An Ambulance" is a melancholic reflection on unrequited love, lust and betrayal.


Line by Line Meaning

Once I was told that a boy caught a cold
I heard a story of a boy falling ill with a cold


And he left to go home to get some sleep instead
He went home to rest instead of staying out


Well, his baby stayed where she was
His girlfriend stayed in the same place


I go talk to her 'cause I wanna sleep with her
I approach her with the intention of having sex


And you would only hold me If I would never tell you it would end
You would only be with me if I promised it wouldn't end


And you would never have me 'Cause you were only wanting to be friends
You only wanted to be friends and nothing more


And you would always hold out till he gave out
You always waited until he tired out


Now that he's back, I'm afraid you'll go back To his bed, where I know he'll try to keep you
Now that he has returned, I fear you will go back to his bed where he will try to keep you


Well, I'm well aware of what she does
I am aware of her actions


She won't leave me because I sleep with her
She is not leaving me because we are sleeping together




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT JR HAMMOND

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