He has released five albums and has spent the last eighteen years touring the country in his mother's Toyota Previa minivan, providing Canadians with a truly wild performance. He has shared the stage with acts like The Rheostatics, The Constantines, Cuff the Duke, The Silverhearts, The Guthries, and Joel Plaskett.
He has played such high profile schmooze fests like Halifax Pop Explosion, SappyFest (Sackville), Close to the Coast (Charlottetown), and Ranchfest (Vancouver).
He hopes one day to be rich and famous, buy a deep fryer for his bedroom, and finally dance with a girl when Stairway to Heaven is the last song of the night.
I Love It When You Dress Up
B.A. Johnston Lyrics
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I hit the ditch, you carried on
I was so near, now you're so far
Are you quite sure, just who you are?
Oh I-I-I-I-I-I, know you could choose a friend but you don't seem to have the time
Oh I-I-I-I-I-I, I wonder if you ever get to say what's on your mind
Come on, take a little time
I love it when you call
I love it when you call
I love it when you call
But you never call at all
Say what's the complication
It's only conversation
I love it when you call
But you never call at all, whoa-oh
(He loves it when you call)
(He loves it when you call)
Remember me, I used to be
Your best time buddy that you couldn't wait to see
But gettin' old, it takes a toll
And hearts getting broken lead to people growin' cold
Oh I-I-I-I-I-I, I'm thinking were the kind that's got a tale on either side
Oh I-I-I-I-I-I, I'm gonna be the one who makes you stop and realize
You could have it all
Yeah, we should have it all
I love it when you call (He loves it when you call)
I love it when you call (He loves it when you call)
I love it when you call
But you never call at all
So what's the complication
It's only conversation
I love it when you call
But you never call at all, whoa-oh
(He loves it when you call)
(He loves it when you call)
Now I wonder where you've been
Yeah I wonder who you've seen
Now I hope you find your dream
When you do I really hope its all it seems
I love it when you call
I love it when you call
I love it when you call
But you never call at all
Say what's the complication
It's only conversation
I love it when you call
But you never call at all, whoa!
The lyrics of "I Love It When You Dress Up" by B.A. Johnston convey a feeling of longing and nostalgia for a lost connection. The opening lines refer to a switch that was turned on and then off, potentially suggesting a spark of attraction or friendship that was abruptly extinguished. The singer expresses confusion over the distance that has grown between them and wonders if the person they once knew has changed. The chorus repeats the phrase "I love it when you call" but then points out that the person never actually calls and questions the reasons for this. The second verse adds a layer to the story, revealing that the singer and this person used to be close friends ("best time buddy") but that something has caused a rift between them. The bridge acknowledges the passing of time ("gettin' old, it takes a toll") and hints that the reason for the disconnection might be because one or both parties have experienced heartbreak ("hearts getting broken lead to people growin' cold"). The song ends with a wistful note, with the singer acknowledging that they don't know where this person has been or who they have seen but expressing a hope that they find what they are looking for.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Love It When You Dress Up" capture a sense of longing and regret for a relationship that has faded away.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a switch, you turned it on
I was in a good place in life, but you changed that when you entered it
I hit the ditch, you carried on
I struggled when you came into my life, but you didn't seem to notice
I was so near, now you're so far
We were once close, but now we're distant
Are you quite sure, just who you are?
I question if you truly know yourself
Oh I-I-I-I-I-I, know you could choose a friend but you don't seem to have the time
I recognize that you have many options for friends, but you don't seem to prioritize friendships
Oh I-I-I-I-I-I, I wonder if you ever get to say what's on your mind
I often wonder if you express your true thoughts and feelings
Well take a little time, come on, take a little time
I urge you to make time for those who care about you
I love it when you call, but you never call at all
I enjoy hearing from you, but you rarely reach out to me
Say what's the complication, it's only conversation
We should just talk, there's no need to make things complicated
Whoa-oh (He loves it when you call)
The artist enjoys talking to the person being addressed
Remember me, I used to be your best time buddy that you couldn't wait to see
I recall when we were close friends who enjoyed spending time together
But gettin' old, it takes a toll, and hearts getting broken lead to people growin' cold
As we age and experience heartbreak, we can become emotionally detached
Oh I-I-I-I-I-I, I'm thinking we're the kind that's got a tale on either side
I believe that we both have different stories and perspectives to share with one another
Oh I-I-I-I-I-I, I'm gonna be the one who makes you stop and realize
I want to be the person who helps you gain clarity and insight
You could have it all, yeah, we should have it all
We have the potential for a great friendship or relationship
Now I wonder where you've been, yeah I wonder who you've seen
I'm curious about what you've been up to and who you've been spending time with
Now I hope you find your dream, when you do I really hope it's all it seems
I wish you the best in pursuing your dreams and hope they bring you true happiness
Whoa! (He loves it when you call)
The singer very much enjoys speaking with the person being addressed
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CIARAN JEREMIAH, KEVIN JEREMIAH, RICHARD JONES, DANIEL SELLS, PAUL STEWART
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