In 1998, following the breakup of Archers of Loaf, Bachmann started work on a solo project that he named Crooked Fingers. The first outcome of this project, a self-titled release of various songs he had written, was released by WARM in 2000. It was followed shortly after by a second album on WARM, Bring on the Snakes. Reservoir Songs EP, a collection of covers of songs by artists such as Neil Diamond and Queen, was released on the Merge label in 2002. Red Devil Dawn followed in 2003, and Dignity and Shame in 2005.
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Call To Love
Crooked Fingers Lyrics
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So I must question what you take me for, I know for him your love is not true
So while, while you lay with that joker tonight, my friend
And his love just ain't doing you right again
Won't you hear my heart
I'm transmitting a call to love
It's true I heard a birdy say your name
But I'm a straight talk woman, got no time for games
Don't need my heart kicked around the block no more
You may be smooth talking daddy but I've heard it all before
So I don't care if you're making that sound
No heart receives love when it's broken down
So how am I supposed to hear
Or take heed to this call to love?
I found a hundred different ways to say that I am not in love with you
Or maybe more if I was sure but I'd be lying not to be your fool
So come on, love is a fine thing to take a chance on
Send it back before the signal is gone
Oh, won't you call to me?
Won't you send me your call to love?
So come on, love is a fine thing to take a chance on
Send it back before the signal is gone
Oh, won't you answer me?
I'm transmitting a call to love
Oh, won't you answer me?
I'm transmitting your call to love
The lyrics of Call to Love by Crooked Fingers are about a woman who is involved with another man who has gifted her fancy things but her love for him is apparently not true. The song speaks about a man who knows the woman well and questions her intentions towards him. When the woman is with her current partner, the man sends a call to her heart, hoping that she will hear it and take heed towards it.
The song is an attempt by the man to convince her to return his love and says that he has found many ways to tell her that he is not in love with her, but he would be lying not to be the fool for her. He urges her to take a chance on love and respond to his call to love because love is a fine thing to have. The song talks about the man's feelings and his willingness to take a chance at something that he feels is true.
The song has a deep meaning that implies how love can transcend all boundaries and can connect people in unusual ways. The lyrics talk about how the man's love for the woman is true and how he is sending a call to her heart, hoping that she will respond to it. It is a beautiful track that is sure to resonate with listeners who have been in similar situations of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Those fancy things your new boy bought you for won't save a jaded girl like you
The gifts your new boyfriend gave you can't heal your emotional wounds.
So I must question what you take me for, I know for him your love is not true
I doubt your sincerity towards me, as you're not faithful to your current partner.
So while, while you lay with that joker tonight, my friend
While you sleep with your current boyfriend,
And his love just ain't doing you right again
And his love is failing to satisfy you again.
Won't you hear my heart
Can't you listen to my feelings
I'm transmitting a call to love
I'm trying to reach out to you with an invitation to love.
It's true I heard a birdy say your name
I heard rumours about you and your actions.
But I'm a straight talk woman, got no time for games
I'm an upfront person, not interested in playing games.
Don't need my heart kicked around the block no more
I don't want my feelings to be hurt again.
You may be smooth talking daddy but I've heard it all before
You may be charming, but I've heard it all and I'm not impressed.
So I don't care if you're making that sound
I'm not interested in your pretences or theatrics.
No heart receives love when it's broken down
Love can't be received when one's heart is wounded.
So how am I supposed to hear
I can't acknowledge or consider your feelings when you're hurt.
Or take heed to this call to love?
Or accept your offer to love?
I found a hundred different ways to say that I am not in love with you
I expressed myself multiple times, saying I'm not interested in you.
Or maybe more if I was sure but I'd be lying not to be your fool
I might express myself more, but deep down I'm afraid of being deceived.
So come on, love is a fine thing to take a chance on
Love is worth trying for.
Send it back before the signal is gone
Take this chance before it's too late.
Oh, won't you call to me?
Won't you show me that you're interested?
Won't you send me your call to love?
Won't you invite me to love you?
Oh, won't you answer me?
Can't you respond to me?
I'm transmitting a call to love
I'm making an earnest offer to love.
Oh, won't you answer me?
Can't you respond to me?
I'm transmitting your call to love
I'm conveying your desire for love to the recipient of the song.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Emil Bachmann
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