Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple & Rainbow) met ethereal … Read Full Bio ↴Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple & Rainbow) met ethereal vocalist Candice Night in 1989. Ritchie had always loved Renaissance music. The haunting songs were a departure from Blackmore's decades in rock, but were folk rock renaissance infused melodies that became a journey that Ritchie and Candice felt in their souls & continue to explore and tour with now over 20 years later. Their main wish was to revisit songs from hundreds of years ago and reinterpret them with new arrangements, lyrics written by Night and new instrumentation. Their first songs became 1997's Shadow of the Moon. Play Minstrel Play featured Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson on flute. Under A Violet Moon (1999) brought crowd pleasing favorites, like the title track. In Fires At Midnight, (2001) the band revisited the roots of songs from medieval times but with Blackmore's electric guitar and Candice introduced her double reed woodwind instruments to retain the spirits of the songs they reinterpreted. Ghost of A Rose (2003) was orchestrally inspired. The Village Lanterne came in (2006). Then: Secret Voyage (2008), Autumn Sky (2010), Dancer and the Moon (2013), and All Our Yesterdays (2015). They have 3 full length dvds and an award winning Christmas cd, Winter Carols. They are a favorite of the Renaissance Faire-goers. Fans often come to the concerts in renaissance garb and are a strong community. Their new studio album, Nature's Light, was released in March 2021.

Just Call My Name
Blackmore's Night Lyrics

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So many nights I sat here waiting
There were times I couldn't go on
Still my heart was anticipating
It made me be strong
Made me hold on

There were some calling me crazy
I've been accused of being naive

But I don't need no one to save me
Cause I got you, you make me believe

I'll Be There in the night when you need me
Just call my name
I'll be there close your eyes and you'll see me
Just Call My Name

I don't need to know the answers
I don't want to understand
We were born to take the chances
I know the truth when you hold my hand…

I had waited a lifetime lost on the open sea
Praying for an angel to be sent to me

Now the night don't last forever
Every moment is a song

Cause we face the night together
Something so right could never be wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blackmore's Night's song Just Call My Name are a testament to the power of love and the strength it can provide. The first stanza describes the nights of waiting and the anticipation of the arrival of a loved one. Despite the challenges and doubts she faced, the singer's heart was steadfast in its belief that her companion would come to her aid. She found strength in this belief, allowing her to hold on and continue to wait for her loved one to arrive.

The second stanza addresses the criticisms and accusations of others who did not share her faith. She declares that she needs no one to save her because she has her lover, who makes her believe in love and life itself. The singer then assures her lover that she will always be there for them, day or night. She encourages her lover to call her name, and she will appear like an angel sent to help.

The last stanza highlights the singer's commitment to being a partner to her lover as they navigate life together. She acknowledges that life is uncertain and that they will face challenges, but having each other is all they need to make every moment feel like a song. The lyrics of this song promote the idea of love that endures, stands the test of time, and provides comfort during hard times.

Line by Line Meaning

So many nights I sat here waiting
I've had many nights where I waited patiently for someone or something.

There were times I couldn't go on
There were times where I felt helpless or that I lost hope.

Still my heart was anticipating
Even when things seemed bleak, my heart was still hopeful for a favorable outcome.

It made me be strong
This hope and anticipation made me become stronger and helped me persevere.

Made me hold on
This hope and anticipation urged me to hold on and not give up.

There were some calling me crazy
Some people thought that I was foolish or irrational.

I've been accused of being naive
Others accused me of being overly optimistic or simplistic.

But I don't need no one to save me
I don't require anyone else to come to my aid.

Cause I got you, you make me believe
I have you, and your presence instills belief and confidence in me.

I'll Be There in the night when you need me
I'll be there for you during the darkest hours of night when you require me the most.

Just call my name
Just summon me by my name, and I'll answer.

I'll be there close your eyes and you'll see me
If you close your eyes, you'll see me right beside you because I'm always with you.

I don't need to know the answers
I don't need to know all the answers or be knowledgeable about everything.

I don't want to understand
I don't need to comprehend everything that's going on.

We were born to take the chances
We were born to roll the dice, take risks, and live our lives to the fullest.

I know the truth when you hold my hand…
I know the absolute truth when you're with me, comforting me, and holding my hand.

I had waited a lifetime lost on the open sea
I waited for a long time, lost on the open sea of life, searching for something.

Praying for an angel to be sent to me
I fervently prayed for an angel to come to me.

Now the night don't last forever
The night, metaphorical or literal, doesn't persist indefinitely; it eventually comes to a conclusion.

Every moment is a song
Every minute is a delightful melody to be enjoyed.

Cause we face the night together
We confront adverse circumstances and challenging situations together.

Something so right could never be wrong
Our pairing feels so correct and so suitable that it could never be incorrect or faulty.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CANDICE NIGHT, RITCHIE BLACKMORE

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