Calling on You
Dead Boys Lyrics


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You shining in the sky
Faster than the naked eye
I'm calling calling calling on you

Things here got outta hand
Take me back to the promised land
I'm calling calling calling on you.
Tonight is Friday night
I'm hanging around dying to leave
I'm calling calling calling on you

Star shining in the sky
Faster than the naked eye
I'm calling calling calling calling on you

Tonight is Friday night




I'm hanging around dying to leave
I'm calling calling calling calling on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Dead Boys' song "Calling on You" reflect a deep longing for escape and an almost desperate call for help. In the first verse, the singer describes a shining star in the sky that moves faster than the naked eye can see. This could represent a beacon of hope or guidance that the singer desperately needs. He calls out for help, hoping that his call will be answered.


The second verse further emphasizes the singer's desire for escape. He feels that things have gotten out of hand in his life and that he needs to be taken back to the promised land. This could represent a metaphorical return to a happier, simpler time or a literal desire to leave his current situation behind. Once again, he calls out for help, hoping that someone will hear him.


The chorus repeats the singer's call for help, adding a sense of urgency as he describes how he's "dying to leave" and desperately needs someone to answer his call. The repetition of the word "calling" further emphasizes the singer's desperation and sense of isolation.


Line by Line Meaning

You shining in the sky
You are a star shining brilliantly in the sky


Faster than the naked eye
You move so quickly that it is hard to see exactly where you are


I'm calling calling calling on you
I am trying to reach out to you with all the energy I have


Things here got outta hand
Everything around me has become chaotic and uncontrollable


Take me back to the promised land
I yearn for a place where everything is guaranteed to be better and easier


Tonight is Friday night
It is currently the night of the week where people gather to have fun


I'm hanging around dying to leave
I am waiting for the right opportunity to escape or start anew


Star shining in the sky
You are still shining brightly and catching my attention


I'm calling calling calling calling on you
I am desperate to reach out to you and hope for your help or guidance




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