Call Me
Blondie vs. Muse Lyrics


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Read the stop signs
I can't love nothing
I mate, kill
You wake up and it's not morning
I can't sleep, I loved you once
I loved you so much 

There's a shape on the horizon
As we're picked off one by one
Something's gone
Something's over 

Move your hand again
I can't watch you wash
The floor
You live for the green
I hold your flame
So why? 

There's a shape over the ocean
As we're picked off one by one
Summer's gone
Summer's over

Somebody here's too smart
There's nothing that doesn't die
Why don't you do to my insight
What you do to my insides?
Oh, babe

I'm in a deep hole
I've dug myself five feet deep
So many people want to talk
They look in the mirror, see themselves
They look in the mirror, they look at me, 
They look at me
They look at me, oh-oh-oh

Something's gone
Something's over

Peter said
"Thanks for letting me hold you
Calling me moonshine
I can take you there and call you that"
This is your name 

I'm lonely at night
Time on my hands
I feel sad in the day
Call me
Call me
Call me

Nobody knows
Home or away
What I'm waiting for
Call me
Call me
Call me 

Here I am
What a loser
Waiting for years to go by
Call me




Call me
Call me 

Overall Meaning

Blondie's "Call Me" and Muse's "Uprising" are two very different songs on the surface, but analyzing the lyrics reveals a potential connection between the two. The first verse of "Call Me" speaks of being unable to love anything and resorting to destructive behavior, such as killing. The chorus portrays a sense of desperation and yearning for connection, that someone would call the singer. Meanwhile, "Uprising" talks about being picked off one by one and facing uncertainty, with a sense of rebellion and a call to action.


The second verse of "Uprising" could be interpreted as a direct response to the chorus of "Call Me," and a possible communication between the two songs' speakers. The "shape over the ocean" could be a metaphor for an impending threat, and the mention of summer being over could signify the end of a more carefree time. The line "There's nothing that doesn't die" could be seen as a reflection of the destructive behavior mentioned in "Call Me." The bridge of "Call Me," with its repetition of the phrase "they look at me," could be seen as an outward manifestation of the loneliness and desperation present in both songs.


Of course, this interpretation is purely speculative and open to individual interpretation. However, it's interesting to consider the ways in which seemingly disparate songs can be connected through shared themes and motifs.


Line by Line Meaning

Read the stop signs
Pay attention to the warnings and signs around you.


I can't love nothing
I am not able to feel love for anything or anyone.


I mate, kill
I engage in animalistic behavior.


You wake up and it's not morning
You are faced with a disappointing outcome.


I can't sleep, I loved you once
I am unable to rest because thoughts of a past love still haunt me.


I loved you so much
My feelings for you were incredibly strong.


There's a shape on the horizon
An unknown object is visible in the distance.


As we're picked off one by one
We are being targeted and eliminated individually.


Something's gone
Something important has been lost or removed from the situation.


Something's over
A situation or relationship has come to an end.


Move your hand again
Repeat the action of moving your hand.


I can't watch you wash
I cannot bear to watch you perform mundane tasks.


The floor
The surface that you are washing/cleaning.


You live for the green
You prioritize money over other aspects in life.


I hold your flame
I keep your passion and ambition alive.


So why?
Why do you still pursue monetary success when you have someone supporting you?


There's a shape over the ocean
An unknown object is visible over the body of water.


Summer's gone
The season of summer has come to an end.


Summer's over
The experience of summer has concluded.


Somebody here's too smart
Someone in this situation is being overly clever or cunning.


There's nothing that doesn't die
Everything eventually dies or comes to an end.


Why don't you do to my insight
Why don't you value and listen to the wisdom that I am expressing?


What you do to my insides?
Why don't you make me feel the way I used to feel when we were together?


Oh, babe
Affectionate expression of fondness.


I'm in a deep hole
I am in a difficult or challenging situation.


I've dug myself five feet deep
I have dug myself into a very difficult or dangerous situation.


So many people want to talk
So many people want to express their opinions or thoughts.


They look in the mirror, see themselves
They reflect on themselves and their own lives.


They look in the mirror, they look at me,
They compare themselves to me or judge me based on their own standards.


They look at me, oh-oh-oh
They focus on me and my situation.


Peter said
A person named Peter spoke.


"Thanks for letting me hold you
Grateful statement expressing appreciation.


Calling me moonshine
Referring to something that is intoxicating or captivating.


I can take you there and call you that"
I can take you to a place that is captivating and call you a name that reflects that.


This is your name
This is how you will be referred to from now on.


I'm lonely at night
I feel alone and isolated during the night-time.


Time on my hands
I have extra time but don't know what to do with it.


I feel sad in the day
My emotions are negative during the day-time.


Call me
Contact me in some way.


Call me
Reach out to me.


Call me
Contact me via some means of communication.


Nobody knows
No one is aware of the situation or the solution.


Home or away
Whether or not I am present, or whether I am at home or somewhere else.


What I'm waiting for
I am not sure what I am waiting for or what will bring me fulfillment.


Call me
Contact me in some way.


Call me
Reach out to me.


Call me
Contact me via some means of communication.


Here I am
I am present and available.


What a loser
Expression of self-doubt or self-criticism.


Waiting for years to go by
Waiting for a long time for something to happen or change.


Call me
Contact me in some way.


Call me
Reach out to me.


Call me
Contact me via some means of communication.




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Comments from YouTube:

@bibika2844

Everytime I listened to Uprising I would sing "Call Me!" in the chorus. So I guess I'm not crazy other people heard the similarity also.

@Jan_ne

I had to think of Doctor who listening to both

@daifuku74

man, totally. first thing that came to mind haha. Immediately youtubed it up and here I am

@jonathanhicks5780

I knew I wasnt the only one who thought of this!

@ianfrancomanuelalzamoraluy7364

@@jonathanhicks5780 me too

@krissblade5330

You're not alone, brother

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@BL1TZEN

I'm glad everyone is enjoying this still! :) thanks to Victoria Secret for promoting this so much! Cheers for the support dudes! :) Christian - CjR Mix -

@snievl

2021 relistening and it's still as fresh as first listen!

@BL1TZEN

@@snievl Cheers!

@65rowan

You cannot deny Debbie Harry's vocals fucking rock.

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