Call Your Name
Daughtry Lyrics
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Love is meant to be forever, now or never seems to discard
There's gotta be a better way for me to say
What's on my heart without leaving scars
So can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
Can you hear me when I call your name?
When I call your name
Complicated situations are the makings of all that's wrong
And I've been standing in the river of deliverance way too long
There's gotta be a better way for me to say
What's on my heart without leaving scars
So can you hear me when I call your name?
So can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
You never said, you never said, you never said, you never said
When I call your name
You never said, you never said, you never said, you never said
When I call your name
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
Daughtry's "Call Your Name" appears to be a love ballad that focuses on the difficulties of being in a relationship that is on the brink of collapse. The songwriter seems to be trying to make sense of why things are falling apart and if they are at fault for their partner's emotional pain. The lyrics suggest that Love is something that is intended to last forever but has become fleeting instead.
The entire song seems to be built on the premise of communication. Through the verses, the songwriter wanders through a maze of emotions, seeking clarity concerning their relationship, suggesting how hard it is to articulate certain feelings without causing more harm. The line "You never said it would be this hard," suggests that the challenges of their relationship may have caught the songwriter unaware. The chorus, "Can you hear me when I call your name?" seems to be an appeal for better communication, as the singer hopes that their emotional plea reaches their partner's heart.
The bridge is somewhat introspective, with the songwriter realizing that they may have been struggling for a way out of a relationship that is not working. Yet, they still hold out the hope that they can connect with their partner, placing an onus on making a stronger bond. The song's message remains that, even in challenging times, love has the potential to flourish if both parties communicate better.
Line by Line Meaning
You never said, you never said, you never said that it would be this hard
It is difficult in this love that was supposed to last forever, which now seems lost and unfixable. It was never communicated to me that it would be this challenging.
Love is meant to be forever, now or never seems to discard
Love is supposed to last forever, but we are now at a point where it seems like it's either now or never. It feels like the chance to fix things is slipping away.
There's gotta be a better way for me to say
What's on my heart without leaving scars
So can you hear me when I call your name?
I need to find a better way to express what is in my heart without causing pain. All I want is to be heard and understood. Can you hear me and understand my feelings when I reach out to you?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
When you are hurt and in pain, I wonder if the cause of your sorrow is me. Am I the one breaking your heart?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
There are so many things we need to talk about, but your broken heart can only take so much. Can you still hear me and communicate with me when I call out to you?
Complicated situations are the makings of all that's wrong
And I've been standing in the river of deliverance way too long
There's gotta be a better way for me to say
What's on my heart without leaving scars
So can you hear me when I call your name?
Our complex problems are causing all of our issues. I've been trying to solve them for so long, but there must be a better way for me to express myself without causing more pain. Can you still hear me in the midst of our problems?
You never said, you never said, you never said, you never said
When I call your name
When I call out to you, you never respond. You never acknowledge me or my feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. DAUGHTRY, JOSEPH MATTHEW BARNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@duongminh3501
You never said, you never said, you never said that it would be this hard
Love is meant to be forever, now or never seems to discard
There's gotta be a better way for me to say
What's on my heart without leaving scars
So can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
When I call your name
Complicated situations are the makings of all that's wrong
And I've been standing in the river of deliverance way too long
There's gotta be a better way for me to say
What's on my heart without leaving scars
So can you hear me when I call your name?
So can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
You never said, you never said, you never said, you never said
When I call your name
You never said, you never said, you never said, you never said
When I call your name
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
@philanthropicking8
12/31/2018 <3
You never said, you never said, you never said that it would be this hard
Love is meant to be forever, now or never seems to discard
There's gotta be a better way for me to say
What's on my heart without leaving scars
So can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
When I call your name
Complicated situations are the makings of all that's wrong
And I've been standing in the river of deliverance way too long
There's gotta be a better way for me to say
What's on my heart without leaving scars
So can you hear me when I call your name?
So can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
You never said, you never said, you never said, you never said
When I call your name
You never said, you never said, you never said, you never said
When I call your name
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
And when you fall apart am I the reason for your endless sorrow?
There's so much to be said
And with a broken heart your walls can only go down but so low
Can you hear me when I call your name?
@pramodyathilakarathna8267
Please do not let these kinds of songs die. The best song i ever heard from Daughtry. Better than over you. Unique and phenomenal song.
1. What about now
2. Call Your name
3. Over You
4. Home
5. I'll fight
Most underrated song from Daughtry. The only song that I get my goosebumps. Everything is perfect. A masterpiece. Love you Daughtry...You made my day...❤❤❤❤.
@Truth_Speaker_WakeUp
At his concert I kept screaming out this title when the audience was asked what song he should do next at the end of his set and I never got it. 😢 Great guy, voice, song writing skills and band.
@Rickrick1993
Who’s listening to this in 2023?
@andre1987eph
2024
@royisourboy_ttg1610
Most underrated Daughtry song.
The full potential of his voice is shown off here, with all the notes he hits.
@christhatcher5348
RoyIsOurBoy_TTG ..he is a great artist..can't wait to see him in oz..
@aftermoonwalkerwert
Agreed..Such Masterpiece.
@sannecarlsen4846
Nope… love this ❤️
@sharonpiazza8867
I totally agree...his touching falsetto, his pop sound, his rock style...all his skills are into this track. And the switch from the first slow, delicate part to the desperate, aggressive rock part...Wow!!!!
@MemeSlayer
10 years later and it’s still just as good as the first time