The Call
Backstreet Boys(后街男孩) Lyrics
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'Bout the call that changed my destiny
Me and my boys went out
Just to end up in misery
Was about to go home when
There she was standing infront of me
And said hi, I got a little place nearby
Want to go?
I should've said no
Someone's waiting for me
But I got my coat, called and said
Listen baby, I'm sorry
Just want to tell you don't worry
I will be late
Don't stay up and wait for me
I said again, your dropping out
My battery is low
Just so you know
We're going to a place nearby
Gotta go
Now two is done, nothing's been won
I can't take it back, what's done is done
But what if my friends found out
That she wasn't my only one
And it eats me from inside
That she's not by my side
Just because I made that call and lied
Listen baby, I'm sorry
Just want to tell you don't worry
I will be late
Don't stay up and wait for me
I said again, your dropping out
My battery is low
Just so you know
We're going to a place nearby
Gotta go
Lemme tell you the story
Bout the call that changed my destiny
Me and my boys went out
Just to end up in misery
Was about to go home when
There she was standing in front of me
And said hi, I got a little place nearby
Gotta go
Listen baby, I'm sorry
Just want to tell you don't worry
I will be late
Don't stay up and wait for me
I said again, your dropping out
My battery is low
Just so you know
We're going to a place nearby
Gotta go
Listen baby, I'm sorry
Just want to tell you don't worry
I will be late
Don't stay up and wait for me
I said again, your dropping out
My battery is low
Just so you know
We're going to a place nearby
Gotta go
The Backstreet Boys' song "The Call" is a tale about a man who makes a terrible decision that changed his life forever. In the beginning, he explains how he and his friends were out and happened upon a woman who caught his attention. She invited him to a nearby location, but the man should have said no because someone was waiting for him.
Despite this, he decides to go anyway and makes a phone call to his significant other to let her know that he will be late. The man tries to make it seem as if nothing is out of the ordinary, but the woman can hear the worry in his voice. It's evident that he is lying to her, and he makes up an excuse about a low battery to get off the phone.
The second verse is a reflection of how the man regrets his decision. He wonders what would happen if his friends found out that he wasn't loyal to his girlfriend. He stresses about not having the woman he met by his side, but he realizes that he brought the pain on himself. The song ends on a seemingly hopeful note as the man remembers the fateful call that brought him so much trouble.
Overall, "The Call" is a story of the consequences of cheating and the lies that come with it. The man's decision to make a simple phone call led to a world of hurt and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Lemme tell you the story
I want to recount the tale
'Bout the call that changed my destiny
Regarding the phone call that altered my fate
Me and my boys went out
My friends and I left the house
Just to end up in misery
Only to find ourselves in a terrible state
Was about to go home when
We were almost leaving when suddenly
There she was standing infront of me
She appeared before me
And said hi, I got a little place nearby
And greeted me, saying she had a small location nearby
Want to go?
Do you want to join me?
I should've said no
I should have declined
Someone's waiting for me
Someone is expecting me
But I got my coat, called and said
But instead, I grabbed my coat and telephoned her, saying
Listen baby, I'm sorry
I apologize, my dear
Just want to tell you don't worry
I want to reassure you, do not be anxious
I will be late
I will be delayed
Don't stay up and wait for me
Do not stay awake and anticipate my return
I said again, your dropping out
I repeated, I am losing your call
My battery is low
My phone's battery is running low
Just so you know
I want you to be aware
We're going to a place nearby
We are headed to a location nearby
Gotta go
I have to depart
Now two is done, nothing's been won
Now that it's over with her, there's no gain
I can't take it back, what's done is done
I cannot undo it, what has happened has happened
But what if my friends found out
But what if my companions discovered
That she wasn't my only one
That she was not the only one I was with
And it eats me from inside
It torments me internally
That she's not by my side
That she is not with me
Just because I made that call and lied
Because I made that call and was untruthful
Lemme tell you the story
I want to recount the tale
'Bout the call that changed my destiny
Regarding the phone call that altered my fate
Me and my boys went out
My friends and I left the house
Just to end up in misery
Only to find ourselves in a terrible state
Was about to go home when
We were almost leaving when suddenly
There she was standing in front of me
She appeared before me
And said hi, I got a little place nearby
And greeted me, saying she had a small location nearby
Gotta go
I have to depart
Listen baby, I'm sorry
I apologize, my dear
Just want to tell you don't worry
I want to reassure you, do not be anxious
I will be late
I will be delayed
Don't stay up and wait for me
Do not stay awake and anticipate my return
I said again, your dropping out
I repeated, I am losing your call
My battery is low
My phone's battery is running low
Just so you know
I want you to be aware
We're going to a place nearby
We are headed to a location nearby
Gotta go
I have to depart
Listen baby, I'm sorry
I apologize, my dear
Just want to tell you don't worry
I want to reassure you, do not be anxious
I will be late
I will be delayed
Don't stay up and wait for me
Do not stay awake and anticipate my return
I said again, your dropping out
I repeated, I am losing your call
My battery is low
My phone's battery is running low
Just so you know
I want you to be aware
We're going to a place nearby
We are headed to a location nearby
Gotta go
I have to depart
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ASHANTI S. DOUGLAS, IRVING DOMINGO LORENZO, MARCUS VEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@malenagimenez2892
Wow, this video powerfully represents the psychological chaos that can come after cheating. I interpreted the car as a metaphor for the protagonist's life and path.
0:47 When they kiss, the yellow line indicates he should have turned left, but he keeps following his impulse instead by staying in the same direction. The woman stays in the car/life only during that brief moment and then she leaves.
He finds himself alone in the world desperately seeking for help but nobody is there for him.
2:10 He looks for his friend next to whom he feels like the world is back to normal (people are back again). So he can keep going with his life (goes back to the car).
2:48 His friend is also on his girlfriend's side, leaving him alone again and with his life out of control so he crashes.
3:36 The room filled with the words 'liar', ‘fraud’ and 'scam' represents his mental state of guilt and desperation.
3:51 He finds himself face to face with his girlfriend and he realizes that he has not only lost his girlfriend but also all the people in his life.
@alvindavin253
2024 here! One of the best Songs
@Kimberly_97
Same!
@littlemissmuffettuffet1922
What year did this song came out? 2002?
@karaallinson9363
Agreed
@Otfinozaur
Yep! I'm with you!
@MCAP887
Best songs and best music video
@UserNameOculto
The Matrix style video is just awesome!
@KingofNeutrality
Kevin closing his eyes before the jump is one of the great subtle pieces of acting BSB will never get credit for.
@timothyfloogle
The fact that they're still together and performing is a testament to their talent and longevity
@raphaellapaixao2042
Siiim