The Call
Anne Murray Lyrics
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And I feel so alone
Here without him.
Its a crime and a shame
That I ain't got the change
And don't you know that
I`m worried about him.
I've been all over street
Every street, up and down
Looking for the man.
It's just a face in the crowd
Where the traffic roars loud
But don't you know he'd be
Proud to give a helping hand.
Mister, can you
Fnd it in your heart
To lend me a dollar
For the times have been slow
I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the
Money to call him.
I threw my pride out the door
'Cause I've been turned down before
But I'll keep trying.
This kind of pain is
Kind of hard to explain
But the feeling's the same
As like dying.
Mister, can you
Find it in your heart
To lend me a dollar
For the times have been slow
I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the
Money to call him.
You put the change in my hand
You're the world's kindest man
And I thank you, Sir.
You'll never know what you've done
For this poor mother's son
A thirsty man just got a
Cold cup of water.
Mister, can you
Find it in your heart
To lend me a dollar
For the times have been slow
I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the
Money to call him.
Mister, can you
Find it in your heart
To lend me a dollar
For the times have been slow
I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the
Money to call him.
The lyrics of Anne Murray's song, The Call, tell the story of a woman who is desperately trying to make a long-distance phone call to a loved one, but does not have the money to do so. She is feeling alone and worried about her loved one's well-being. As she walks through the streets searching for a way to make the call, she is forced to humble herself and ask strangers for money, putting her pride aside. The pain of not being able to connect with her loved one is overwhelming, and she is willing to do whatever it takes to make the call.
The song speaks to the human experience of love, loss, and the lengths we will go to connect with those we care about. It is a reminder that sometimes we need help from others, and that kindness and generosity can make all the difference in someone's life. The lyrics are simple, but poignant, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful.
Overall, The Call is a touching and relatable song that speaks to the universal human experience of longing for connection and the pain of not being able to make it happen. The use of simple, straightforward lyrics and an emotional melody creates a powerful and memorable piece of music that is timeless in its appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a long distance phone
I need to make a long distance call, but it's difficult because I feel so alone without the person I want to call.
Its a crime and a shame / That I ain't got the change / And don't you know that / I'm worried about him.
I don't have the small amount of money I need to call him, and it feels wrong because I care about him and I'm worried about him.
I've been all over street / Every street, up and down / Looking for the man.
I've been searching everywhere for him, walking every street and looking for his face in the crowd.
It's just a face in the crowd / Where the traffic roars loud / But don't you know he'd be / Proud to give a helping hand.
He's just one person in the busy city, but I know he would be proud to help me if he could.
Mister, can you / Fnd it in your heart / To lend me a dollar / For the times have been slow / I'm fresh outta dough / And I ain't got the / Money to call him.
I'm asking a stranger to help me with a small amount of money so I can call the person I'm missing, because I've hit hard times and I'm broke.
I threw my pride out the door / 'Cause I've been turned down before / But I'll keep trying.
I'm willing to sacrifice my pride and keep asking for help, even though I've been rejected before.
This kind of pain is / Kind of hard to explain / But the feeling's the same / As like dying.
It's difficult to describe the pain of missing someone so much, but it feels like a part of me has died without them near.
You put the change in my hand / You're the world's kindest man / And I thank you, Sir.
When the stranger helps me, it means so much to me and I am grateful for his kindness.
You'll never know what you've done / For this poor mother's son / A thirsty man just got a / Cold cup of water.
The stranger doesn't realize how much he's helped me, but he's made a big difference in the life of a struggling person like me.
Mister, can you / Fnd it in your heart / To lend me a dollar / For the times have been slow / I'm fresh outta dough / And I ain't got the / Money to call him.
Once again, I'm repeating my plea for help, because I still don't have enough money to make that phone call I so desperately need to make.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GENE MAC LELLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Evans
It's a long distance phone
And I feel so alone
Here without him.
Its a crime and a shame
That I ain't got the change
And don't you know that
I'm worried about him.
I've been all over town
Every street, up and down
Looking for the man.
It's just a face in the crowd
Where the traffic roars loud
But don't you know he'd be
Proud to give a helping hand.
[Chorus:]
Mister, can you
Fnd it in your heart
To lend me a dollar
For the times have been slow
I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the
Money to call him.
I threw my pride out the door
'Cause I've been turned down before
But I'll keep trying.
This kind of pain is
Kind of hard to explain
But the feeling's the same
As like dying.
[Chorus:]
Mister, can you
Fnd it in your heart
To lend me a dollar
For the times have been slow
I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the
Money to call him.
You put the change in my hand
You're the world's kindest man
And I thank you, Sir.
You'll never know what you've done
For this poor mother's son
A thirsty man just got a
Cold cup of water.
[Chorus:]
Mister, can you
Fnd it in your heart
To lend me a dollar
For the times have been slow
I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the
Money to call him.
[Chorus:]
Mister, can you
Fnd it in your heart
To lend me a dollar
For the times have been slow
I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the
Money to call him...
ninjabluewings
Anne has one of the most BEAUTIFUL! voices of all time, so smooth, so melodic and an incredibly easy tone, so dreamy too and i could never tire of listening to her
Rugby8
Haven't heard this song in 30 years.....and it reminds me of my college days --- makes me smile so big to think about those days
Mean Dean
This is a nice song. I like the slide show. Anne Murray is a beautiful woman and she sings like an angel. Thank you for sharing this.
Rollin' WithTheFlow
Thank you very much for posting the 'original' version of this classic Gene M. song. What a writer - what a singer! I'm happy you were able to find this version. :)
Debbi Nielsen
She's the best! Thank you for all of the memories Ms. Murray!
Tomkat 56
Anne made a rich man out of Gene MacLellan by recording his songs. This song and ''Snowbird'' did very well for both of them.
Ben Giarraputo
Tomkat 56 my favorite female artist Ever!!❤❤❤❤❤
Tony Nicholas
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Scott Sent
If only he could have been happy.
William Powell
@Scott Sent Given his life experience, his suicide seems almost inevitable -- and a tragedy, of course.