When Will You Call
Bilal Lyrics


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Three in the morn, tossing and turning, It's late
Just can't rest, I'm waiting for the phone to ring
Will you call?
Ring my phone?
Girl, I hope you did not forget

I can't sleep, and I can't eat
And I won't until I hear your voice
When will you call?

Three days ago, rolled over to an empty bed
And I went to the bathroom and you're toothbrush wasn't there
Where's your clothes?
And where's your shoes?
Girl what would I do without you?

I can't sleep, and I can't eat
And I won't until I hear your voice
When will you call?

No notice, no letter
You just packed your things and left
Girl, I deserve better
Treated you like no one else
How could you?
You know I loved you and I thought this love was true

Now we're through
What I'm gonna do?
Gotta start a new life without you

Now we're through
What I'm gonna do?
Gotta start a new life without you

When will you call?
When will you call?
When will you call?
When will you call, baby?

Oh, I've been worried bout you all night
I've been worried bout you all day
Oh oh oh
When will you call?




When will you call?
Now we're through

Overall Meaning

In "When Will U Call," Bilal sings about the anxiety and pain of waiting for a call from a lost love. The song is powerfully emotional, conveying the frustration, confusion, and longing that come with a breakup. The song describes the experience of feeling completely consumed by thoughts of the lost lover, unable to sleep or eat, and desperate for even a brief connection. The lyrics convey the sense of uncertainty and anticipation that come with hoping for contact from someone who has left without explanation.


The song has a dreamy, almost surreal quality, with lyrics that repeat and circle back on themselves, adding to the sense of disorientation and confusion. The repeated question, "when will you call?" becomes a mantra that Bilal uses to try to will his lost love back into his life. The song's haunting melody and Bilal's soulful delivery heighten the emotional impact of the lyrics, making it a powerful piece of music that is relatable for anyone who has experienced the pain of a breakup.


Overall, "When Will U Call" is a raw and honest exploration of the difficulty of moving on from lost love. The lyrics are powerful and affecting, and Bilal's performance is unforgettable. It is a song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever waited for a phone call that never came.


Line by Line Meaning

Three in the morn, tossing and turning, It's late
It's three in the morning, I can't sleep and I'm restless.


Just can't rest, I'm waiting for the phone to ring
I am waiting for you to call me and I cannot relax until I hear your voice.


Will you call?
I am hoping for you to call me.


Ring my phone?
Please call me.


Girl, I hope you did not forget
I am hoping that you haven't forgotten about me.


I can't sleep, and I can't eat
I am so worried and anxious about you that I can't sleep or eat.


And I won't until I hear your voice
Until I hear from you, I will remain sleepless and foodless.


Three days ago, rolled over to an empty bed
Three days ago you left and I woke up alone.


And I went to the bathroom and your toothbrush wasn't there
I realized you've taken all your things and left.


Where's your clothes?
I am wondering where you have gone with your belongings.


And where's your shoes?
I am wondering where you have gone with your shoes too.


Girl what would I do without you?
I can't imagine my life without you.


No notice, no letter
You left without any notification or explanation.


You just packed your things and left
You left suddenly without saying why.


Girl, I deserve better
I know I deserve better treatment than this.


Treated you like no one else
I treated you better than anyone else would.


How could you?
Why would you do this to me?


You know I loved you and I thought this love was true
I truly loved you and I believed that you loved me too.


Now we're through
Our relationship is over.


What I'm gonna do?
I don't know how to move on from this.


Gotta start a new life without you
I'm going to have to try to move on without you.


When will you call?
I am still waiting for you to call me and give me some answers.


When will you call, baby?
I am still waiting for your call, my love.


Oh, I've been worried bout you all night
I've been worried about you all night long.


I've been worried bout you all day
I've been worried about you all day too.


Now we're through
Our relationship is over.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COMESS, GLASPORT, OLIVER

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Comments from YouTube:

Lindi Hlats

This song and "Sometimes", my all time favourite. Always on repeat.

Shadow

Totally agree on both!

Rob Sipp

Lindi Hlats I TOTALLY agree with you

gabriel Torrence

blood, sorrow and tears is fire too. Basically anything he does but those 3 are timeless.

LeeAshley Shivers

Lindi Hlats mine too..

twev30theprince

RIGHT!!!!!!

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Athenaland

this dude is definitely one of THEEEEEE most underrated artists of the past 20 years! damn shame!

Sheena Walter

AthenaKama he truly is, and he’s so much better live.

Ken Gordon

Bills Oliver is the most underrated and under appreciated music artist in the last thirty years. It’s a shame radio didn’t embrace this incredibly talented young man.

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