Call Me
Aretha Franklin Lyrics
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And I'll move the mountains
If he wants them out of the way
Crazy, he calls me
Sure, I'm crazy
Crazy in love, I'd say
I say I'll go through fire
As he wants it, so it shall be
Crazy, he calls me
Sure, I'm crazy
Crazy in love, you see
Like the wind that shakes the bough
He moves me with a smile
The difficult I will do right now
The impossible will take a little while
And I say I'll care forever
And I really will care forever
Even if I, even if I
Even if I have to hold up the sky
Crazy, he calls me
Well, maybe, baby
Maybe I'm crazy
Sure, crazy in love, am I
Crazy in love, am I
And I will move the mountains
The song "Call Me" by Aretha Franklin was written by Tony Hatch and recorded by Franklin in 1970. The song is a soul ballad and is about a woman who is deeply in love with a man who she considers to be her everything. The woman promises to do anything for her lover, including moving mountains and going through fire. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make him happy and to show her love for him.
The lyrics "I say I'll move the mountains and I'll move the mountains if he wants them out of the way" implies that she is willing to do the impossible to make her lover happy. The line "Crazy, he calls me, sure I'm crazy, crazy in love, I'd say" suggests that her lover is amused by her love and devotion to him. She is willing to move mountains and go through fire for him, and he finds that to be crazy. The woman compares her love to the wind that shakes the bough, indicating that her lover's smile moves her in the same way that the wind moves the branches of a tree.
The lyrics of this song show the depth and intensity of a woman's love. She is willing to go through anything for her lover, no matter what it takes. The song is powerful and emotional, and the lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever experienced true love.
Line by Line Meaning
I say I'll move the mountains
I am willing to do anything and everything for my partner, including moving mountains.
And I'll move the mountains
I am reaffirming my commitment to my partner by saying again that I am willing to move mountains for them.
If he wants them out of the way
I will do whatever my partner asks of me without question, even if it seems impossible or difficult.
Crazy, he calls me
My partner thinks I am crazy, but I do not care because I am in love with them.
Sure, I'm crazy
I acknowledge that my love for my partner is intense and may seem extreme to others.
Crazy in love, I'd say
I am crazy in love with my partner and would do anything for them.
I say I'll go through fire
I am willing to face any danger or hardship for my partner.
Yes, and I will kill fire
I am willing to go to any length to protect my partner, even if it means putting myself in harm's way.
As he wants it, so it shall be
I will always prioritize my partner's wants and needs, and do whatever it takes to fulfill them.
Crazy, he calls me
My partner still thinks I am crazy for my intense love and devotion to them.
Sure, I'm crazy
I acknowledge that my love for my partner may seem irrational or extreme, but it is real and unwavering.
Crazy in love, you see
My love for my partner is so intense that it may seem crazy to others, but it is real and true.
Like the wind that shakes the bough
My partner's presence in my life moves and sweeps me away like the wind in a tree.
He moves me with a smile
My partner's smile is enough to make me feel happy and loved, and it has a powerful effect on me.
The difficult I will do right now
I am committed to doing anything and everything to make my partner happy, even if it is difficult or challenging.
The impossible will take a little while
Even if something seems impossible to achieve, I will work at it until it becomes possible, because I am committed to making my partner happy.
And I say I'll care forever
I promise to always care for my partner, no matter what happens in our lives together.
And I really will care forever
My love for my partner is genuine and permanent, and I will always be there for them no matter what.
Even if I, even if I
No matter what happens or what obstacles we face, I will always care for my partner.
Even if I have to hold up the sky
I am willing to do the impossible to care for my partner and make them happy, even if it means holding up the sky.
Crazy, he calls me
My partner still thinks I am crazy, but I do not mind because my love for them is worth it.
Well, maybe, baby
I admit that my love for my partner may seem crazy or extreme to others, but to me it is normal and real.
Maybe I'm crazy
I acknowledge that my love for my partner may seem irrational or extreme, but it is true and pure.
Sure, crazy in love, am I
My love for my partner may seem crazy to others, but to me it is perfectly normal and real.
Crazy in love, am I
I am crazy in love with my partner, and my love for them is intense, real, and unwavering.
And I will move the mountains
I am committed to doing whatever it takes to make my partner happy, including moving mountains if necessary.
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Written by: Bob Russell, Carl Sigman
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