I Just Called To Say I Love You
Fausto Papetti Lyrics


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No New Year's Day to celebrate
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring
No song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
But what it is, is something true
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high
No warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun
No Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do




I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Just Called To Say I Love You" by Fausto Papetti are a testament to the power of love. The song talks about the absence of traditional celebrations and events throughout the year, such as New Year's Day, chocolate covered candy hearts on Valentine's Day, and wedding Saturdays in June. These occasions are often associated with love and romance, but the absence of them does not diminish the singer's love. Instead, he emphasizes that love is not something that is confined to a particular date or event. It is something that is ever-present, even on an ordinary day.


The song builds on this idea, listing other significant events that will not be happening anytime soon, such as a summer's high or a harvest moon in August. However, the absence of these things does not take anything away from the love that the singer feels. He reiterates that the three words "I love you" hold more power than any event or celebration could.


Line by Line Meaning

No New Year's Day to celebrate
This is not a special day worth celebrating like New Year's Day.


No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There are no gifts or special treats like candy hearts to offer you.


No first of spring
This is not the first day of spring, which is usually associated with happiness and joy.


No song to sing
There is no meaningful song to sing except these three words that I want to say to you.


In fact here's just another ordinary day
Today might seem like an ordinary day, but it is significant because I want to express my love to you.


No April rain
There is no rain in April, which is usually a time of renewal and growth.


No flowers bloom
There are no flowers in bloom, which is often a symbol of love and beauty.


No wedding Saturday within the month of June
This is not a typical wedding season, even though June is traditionally a popular month for weddings.


But what it is, is something true
The love I feel for you is real and genuine, which is what truly matters.


Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I want to express my love using these three important words to you.


I just called to say I love you
The purpose of my call today is to express my emotional attachment and affection to you.


I just called to say how much I care
I want to let you know how much you mean to me and how much I value our relationship.


And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
These words come from the depths of my heart and soul, and I want you to know how sincere I am.


No summer's high
This is not a time of year when people tend to be particularly happy or exuberant.


No warm July
There is no warmth or heat on this July day, which is usually a time of sunshine and happiness.


No harvest moon to light one tender August night
The moon is not shining bright tonight, which is a symbol of love and romance.


No autumn breeze
The air is not crisp and cool, which is typically associated with the fall season.


No falling leaves
The leaves are not falling, which is often a beautiful and romantic sight.


Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
There is not enough time for the birds to migrate south, which is typically a sign of the changing seasons.


No Libra sun
The sun is not in the astrological sign of Libra, which is associated with balance and harmony.


No Halloween
This is not a holiday that is typically associated with love or affection.


No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
This is not a time of year when people typically express gratitude for love, even though Christmas is often associated with joy and happiness.


But what it is, though old so new
Even though expressing love is an old practice, it still feels new and meaningful every time we say it.


To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
These three words have the power to fill your heart with love and joy like no other words could.


And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
I want to emphasize how much I truly mean these words from the depths of my heart.


I just called to say how much I care, I do
I want to reassure you that I care deeply about you and your well-being.


And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
I want you to know that my feelings of love are authentic and come straight from my heart.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER

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