'Call Me Maybe'
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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I threw a wish in the well
Don't ask me I'll never tell
I looked at you as it fell
And now you're in my way
I'd trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this
But now you're in my way

Your stare was holding
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going baby?

Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right at you baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Hey I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe

You took your time with the call
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all
But still you're in my way
I beg and borrow and steal
At first sight and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it
But it's in my way

Your stare was holding
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going baby?

Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right at you baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Hey I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe

Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
I missed you so so bad

It's hard to look right at you baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe

Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe

Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad




And you should know that
So call me maybe

Overall Meaning

In “Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen describes a chance meeting with someone who catches her eye. She throws a wish in a well, setting up a wishful thinking scenario where she states that she’d do anything to have this person call her, even trade her soul for a wish. With a catchy pop beat, she sings about trying to find ways to make that happen, including giving the person her number. Even though the person doesn’t call right away, Carly is still smitten, and before meeting this person, she had feeling lonely and longed for someone like them to come into her life.


The lyrics sung by Jepsen are reflective of a part of young love and the excitement of meeting someone new. It captures the pure, unbridled zeal and optimism of encountering someone new whom we find fascinating. It’s also a relatable song in that it talks about the anticipation of waiting for a phone call and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I threw a wish in the well
I made a wish and threw it in the well


Don't ask me I'll never tell
I won't reveal my wish


I looked at you as it fell
I saw you as I threw the wish in the well


And now you're in my way
You're blocking my path now


I'd trade my soul for a wish
I value this wish very highly


Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I'm willing to give up money for a kiss


I wasn't looking for this
I didn't expect this to happen


But now you're in my way
But you're still blocking my path


Your stare was holding
You were looking at me intently


Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
You were wearing ripped jeans that showed your skin


Hot night, wind was blowin'
It was a warm night and there was a breeze blowing


Where you think you're going baby?
Where are you heading, baby?


Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
I just met you and this situation seems crazy


But here's my number, so call me maybe
Here's my number, you can call me if you want


It's hard to look right at you baby
It's difficult to maintain eye contact with you


But here's my number, so call me maybe
Despite the difficulty, you can still call me


And all the other boys try to chase me
Other guys are trying to pursue me


But here's my number, so call me maybe
Still, you can call me if you want to


You took your time with the call
You waited a while before calling me


I took no time with the fall
I fell for you immediately


You gave me nothing at all
You didn't give me anything in return


But still you're in my way
You're still blocking my path


I beg and borrow and steal
I'll do anything to be with you


At first sight and it's real
I knew I had feelings for you from the moment I met you


I didn't know I would feel it
I didn't expect to have such strong feelings for you


But it's in my way
But it's still blocking my path


Before you came into my life
My life was different before I met you


I missed you so bad
I longed for you so much


And you should know that
I want you to understand how much I missed you


It's hard to look right at you baby
Maintaining eye contact with you is still difficult


But here's my number, so call me maybe
Despite the difficulty, you can call me anytime


And all the other boys try to chase me
Other guys are still pursuing me


But here's my number, so call me maybe
Regardless, you're the one I want to call me


Before you came into my life
My life was incomplete without you


I missed you so bad
I needed you in my life


And you should know that
It's important for you to understand how much I missed you


So call me maybe
So please call me, even though it might seem crazy




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TAVISH CROWE, JOSHUA KEELER RAMSAY, CARLY RAE JEPSEN

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@lilac_47

I threw a wish in the well
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell
And now you're in my way
I trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this
But now you're in my way
Your stare was holdin'
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me, maybe
It's hard to look right at you, baby
But here's my number, so call me, maybe
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me, maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me, maybe



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