Carly Rae Jepsen was destined for success ever since fellow Canadian Justin Bieber began tweeting about a song he had heard on the radio whilst home from Christmas called “Call Me Maybe”. Carly says the song is about “that spark you feel when you lock eyes with someone you like for the first time”, the song debuted at No.1 on the UK singles chart earlier this year.
Call Me May Be
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Call me maybe
Звони мне, ладно?
I threw a wish in the well
Звезда с небес сорвалась,
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
И в сердце вспыхнула страсть.
I looked to you as it fell
Мечта трепещет во мне,
And now you're in my way
Назад дороги нет.
I trade my soul for a wish
Чтоб прикоснуться к губам,
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
Я смело душу продам.
I wasn't looking for this
Хватило взгляда вполне,
But now you're in my way
Назад дороги нет.
Your stare was holding
Твой взгляд морозит,
Ripped jeans, skin was showing
Сердце больше просит.
Hot night, wind was blowing
В этот знойный вечер
Where you think you're going, baby?
Кто тебе назначил встречу?
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
Хей, незнакомы мы, и это странно,
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Но вот мой номер. Звони мне, ладно?
It's hard to look right at you, baby
Прости на себе взгляд гурмана,
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Но вот мой номер — звони мне, ладно?
@user-ut2el5hn2d
Anyone in 2024?!? Who else started listening to old songs randolmly?
2012-listen lonely
2015-listen with girlfriend
2017-listen with my wife
2021-listen witch my 2 kids
The ending will forver be the biggest plot twist in history Who else in going through an old song session Me at 8 years old: He thought that guys was a girl Imao
Me rn: Oh hunny he was gay-
Hey I just met you
And this is crazy
But I got pregnant
So here's your baby
I remember when everyone hated this song so much. Now i'm starting to think people liked it but didn't wanna admit it lol I think she has a special place in our hearts because a lot of us got to watch her grow up. Iť s so cool to see her evolution as an and a person 🥰
@wiedietie
Brain: You tryna sleep?
Me: Yeah, shut up.
Brain: ReMeMbEr ThIs SoNg???
@user-yc6zx2tl9q
Same
@user-bo6mw4et4p
LMAO
@MrMher15
smh
@darkburdie0840
#relatable
@Loonaurtheworld
Literally me rn and it's fuckin 4:44am and I HAVE AN EXAM FFUU-
@alirezahagitoon184
Anybody from 2024?
@user-oi2ix4rz9g
Me
@randomstuffs844
So few of us 😊
@user-rm1uq8zr7b
Only us 😢😢😢