Don't Call Me
Eric Nam Lyrics
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Lately you're doing everything that you can to remind me, oh oh
With your late night texts, talking to my friends
Asking if I'm coming around
I know you told 'em you already moved on
But you're lying, oh lying
And you're wishing that I'd fill the space in your room
You should know that it's hard on me baby
So there's one thing, one thing that you shouldn't do
Don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Why make it harder than it already is, it's beyond me
Yeah, you're like my shadow, everywhere that I go, you still find me
I can't sleep at all, with my phone blown up
'Cause your voice still rings in my head (oh, oh, oh, oh)
I know you're hung up on me, baby
But please stop trying (oh, eh, eh)
So when it is 3 a.m., you're in bed and you're lonely
And you're wishing that I'd fill the space in your room
You should know that it's hard on me, baby
So there's one thing, one thing that you shouldn't do
Don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Don't, don't call me
No, don't call me, don't call me
If you do, I'll be back where I started
Now I'm too weak, I'm too weak
So when it is 3 a.m., I'm in bed and I'm lonely
And I'm wishing that you'd fill the space in my room
Don't you know that it's hard on me, baby
So there's one thing, one thing that you shouldn't do
Don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't call me
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't call me
The lyrics to Eric Nam's song "Don't Call Me" delve into the complex emotions following a breakup. The song reflects on a past relationship where the person who used to be there for the singer has now moved on but still attempts to reconnect. The singer opens the song by acknowledging that this person was once the only one in their town who stood by them, but now they are doing everything possible to remind the singer of their presence. The late-night texts and conversations with mutual friends indicating the desire for the singer's return illustrate the clinging nature of the ex-lover.
The chorus specifically highlights the conflicting feelings experienced by both parties. At 3 a.m., when loneliness strikes, the ex-lover wishes for the singer's return to fill the emptiness in their room. However, the singer emphasizes that it is equally difficult for them, and there is one thing the ex-lover should not do: call them. The plea not to call is an attempt to establish boundaries and distance, recognizing the pain it will rekindle. The repetition of "Don't call me" in the chorus reinforces this plea, while the final lines reveal the singer's vulnerability, admitting to their weakness if the ex-lover were to reach out.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Call Me" depict a situation where a past love is trying to have a presence in the singer's life despite the emotional toll it takes on both parties. It captures the complicated nature of moving on and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries to heal.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to be the only one in this town who stood by me
In the past, you were the only person who supported me in this town
Lately you're doing everything that you can to remind me, oh oh
Recently, you are making an effort to constantly remind me
With your late night texts, talking to my friends
Sending me texts late at night, talking to my friends
Asking if I'm coming around
Inquiring if I am going to visit
I know you told 'em you already moved on
I'm aware that you informed them that you have already moved on
But you're lying, oh lying
But you are deceptive, oh deceptive
3 a.m., you're in bed and you're lonely
At 3 a.m., you're lying in bed feeling lonely
And you're wishing that I'd fill the space in your room
And you wish that I would be there with you to fill the emptiness in your room
You should know that it's hard on me baby
You should be aware that it's difficult for me, baby
So there's one thing, one thing that you shouldn't do
Therefore, there is one thing, one thing that you should refrain from doing
Don't call me
Do not contact me
Why make it harder than it already is, it's beyond me
I don't understand why you're making it more difficult than it already is
Yeah, you're like my shadow, everywhere that I go, you still find me
You are constantly present wherever I go, just like my shadow
I can't sleep at all, with my phone blown up
I am unable to sleep at all, as my phone keeps receiving numerous messages
'Cause your voice still rings in my head (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Because your voice still echoes in my mind
I know you're hung up on me, baby
I am aware that you are still emotionally attached to me, baby
But please stop trying (oh, eh, eh)
But please cease your attempts
No, don't call me, don't call me
No, do not call me, do not call me
If you do, I'll be back where I started
If you do, I will be back at the beginning
Now I'm too weak, I'm too weak
Now I am too vulnerable, I am too vulnerable
So when it is 3 a.m., I'm in bed and I'm lonely
Therefore, when it is 3 a.m., and I am lying in bed feeling lonely
And I'm wishing that you'd fill the space in my room
And I'm desiring for you to fill the emptiness in my room
Don't you know that it's hard on me, baby
Do you not know that it is difficult for me, baby
So there's one thing, one thing that you shouldn't do
Therefore, there is one thing, one thing that you should refrain from doing
Don't call me
Do not contact me
Don't, don't call me
Do not, do not call me
Don't, don't call me
Do not, do not call me
Don't, don't call me
Do not, do not call me
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't call me
Do not, do not, do not, do not, do not, do not call me
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't call me
Do not, do not, do not, do not, do not, do not call me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC NAM, JACOB CASEY TORREY, JASON YIK NAM WU, ROLLO SPRECK
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Eric Nam - Don't Call Me
You used to be the only one in this town who stood by me
Lately you're doing everything that you can to remind me, oh oh
With your late night texts, talking to my friends
Asking if I'm coming around
I know you told 'em you already moved on
But you're lying, oh lying
3 a.m., you're in bed and you're lonely
And you're wishing that I'd fill the space in your room
You should know that it's hard on me baby
So there's one thing, one thing that you shouldn't do
Don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Why make it harder than it already is, it's beyond me
Yeah, you're like my shadow, everywhere that I go, you still find me
I can't sleep at all, with my phone blown up
'Cause your voice still rings in my head (oh, oh, oh, oh)
I know you're hung up on me, baby
But please stop trying (oh, eh, eh)
So when it is 3 a.m., you're in bed and you're lonely
And you're wishing that I'd fill the space in your room
You should know that it's hard on me, baby
So there's one thing, one thing that you shouldn't do
Don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Don't, don't call me
No, don't call me, don't call me
If you do, I'll be back where I started
Now I'm too weak, I'm too weak
So when it is 3 a.m., I'm in bed and I'm lonely
And I'm wishing that you'd fill the space in my room
Don't you know that it's hard on me, baby
So there's one thing, one thing that you shouldn't do
Don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Don't, don't call me
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't call me
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't call me
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He literally makes my type of music. Like literally my favourite genre is Eric Nam
Yeye
YESSSS, im with you!
Keren Barreno Alvarez
Totally!!
hiba
literally
ayytea
there isnt a single song of his that i don't like. HE's his OWN GENRE
Jennifer E. Mary
You took the words right out of my mouth
Agnes G
I went to his concert and wtf how is it possible that him singing this live sounded even better than this studio recorded version
ken zie
YES
dreaming around
U BLESSED
Ryan Appelbaum
I went to one of his concerts this year and he was literally my first concert. It was soooo good