In 2001, she released her first single titled Never. Never ended becoming Perez' first charting single in her career, peaking at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100. In April 2002, she released her first album titled Where You At?, under the independent label, Powerhouse Records. Although the album did not chart on the Billboard 200, it was hit in the eastern part of the United States, and made her a local celebrity in her hometown. It also brought the attention of Virgin Records, who signed her later that year and decided to release a re-worked version of Where You At? nationally.
In 2003, the re-worked version of the album, this time titled Angel, was released nationally. It peaked at #73 on Billboard 200, and spawned two singles, Angel and I Like It. Angel was released as the first single from the album, and peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first and only Top 20 single. Her second single, I Like It did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but became a club and urban hit for Perez.
In 2004, Perez released her third album titled I Pray. The album peaked lower than her previous album, peaking at #90 on the Billboard 200, and only one single was released from the album. The single, I Pray, failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first single to fail to chart.
In 2007, Perez released her fourth album titled The Hand of Fate. The album peaked at #38 on the Billboard 200.
Calling You
Amanda Perez Lyrics
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Tell me, was it something I said?
Calling you.
Woke up this morning and you told me,
you're tired of the way we're livin',
and it's time for you to leave.
How could you do this to me?
now you tell me that you want to leave,
and all your stuff is packed.
How you gonna do me like that?
[Chorus 2x]
I keep calling you,
but you ain't picking up your phone.
Can you tell me what's going on?
Was it something I said?
Was it something I did?
'Cause I need to know if there's an us anymore.
Sitting here and I'm losing my mind,
Cause I gave you all of my love,
I gave you all of my time,
gave you all my time.
Now you want to turn and walk away,
you tell me you don't want to stay.
I thought you were my man and I was your lady.
[Chorus 2x]
I keep calling you,
but you ain't picking up your phone.
Can you tell me what's going on?
Was it something I said?
Was it something I did?
'Cause I need to know if there's an us anymore.
Why couldn't you tell me the truth,
if you didn't want me to kick it with you.
Now I'm sitting here all alone,
'cause you couldn't be a man
and pick up your phone.
[Chorus 4x]
I keep calling you,
but you ain't picking up your phone.
Can you tell me what's going on?
Was it something I said?
Was it something I did?
Cause I need to know if there's an us anymore.
The lyrics of Amanda Perez's song "Calling You" depict a woman who is confused and heartbroken over her partner's sudden decision to leave. The song begins with the repetition of "I keep calling you," indicating the woman's persistent attempts to reach out to her partner, who is not picking up his phone. She questions whether it was something she said or did that led to his departure.
The woman is clearly in distress, as she gave her partner all of her love and time but he still decided to leave. She thought they had a solid relationship, where she was his lady and he was her man. However, his sudden decision to leave has left her questioning whether there is still an "us" anymore. She is left alone and confused about what led to his departure.
The chorus continues to emphasize the woman's attempts to reach out to her partner, but he is not responding. The song ends with the woman expressing her frustration toward her partner's inability to be honest with her about his feelings.
Overall, the lyrics of Amanda Perez's "Calling You" depict the pain and confusion that can come with sudden relationship changes. The woman in the song is left questioning what led to her partner's departure and is struggling to come to terms with the possibility that their relationship may be over.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep calling you.
The singer is constantly trying to reach out to the person she's singing to.
Tell me, was it something I said?
The singer is questioning if something she said caused the person to leave.
Woke up this morning and you told me, you're tired of the way we're livin', and it's time for you to leave.
The person the singer is singing to has told her they want to leave because they are unhappy with the current living situation.
How could you do this to me?
The singer is feeling betrayed and hurt by the person's decision to leave.
Whatever I had I gave you my last, now you tell me that you want to leave, and all your stuff is packed.
The singer has given all that she can to the person she's singing to, but they still want to leave and have already packed their things.
How you gonna do me like that?
The singer is expressing disbelief and hurt at the other person's actions.
Can you tell me what's going on?
The singer is asking for an explanation for the person's actions and decision to leave.
Cause I need to know if there's an us anymore.
The singer is seeking clarity on whether their relationship is over or if they can work things out.
Sitting here and I'm losing my mind, Cause I gave you all of my love, I gave you all of my time, gave you all my time.
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and distraught because she gave all her love and time to the other person and now they're leaving.
Now you want to turn and walk away, you tell me you don't want to stay.
The person the singer is singing to is leaving and has made it clear that they don't want to stay.
I thought you were my man and I was your lady.
The singer believed that she and the other person had a committed relationship where they cared for each other.
Why couldn't you tell me the truth, if you didn't want me to kick it with you.
The singer is questioning why the other person didn't tell her the truth if they didn't want to continue their relationship.
Now I'm sitting here all alone, 'cause you couldn't be a man and pick up your phone.
The singer is alone and hurt because the other person didn't have the courage to communicate or explain their actions to her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMANDA PEREZ
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