Hotline Bling
Glass Face Lyrics


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You used to call me on my
You used to, you used to
You used to call me on my

Ever since I left the city,
You got a reputation for yourself now
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
'Cause ever since I left the city,
you started wearing less and goin' out more
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before

You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing

Ever since I left the city, you, you, you
You and me we just don't get along
You make me feel like I did you wrong
Going places where you don't belong
Ever since I left the city, you oooh
You got exactly what you asked for
Running out of pages in your passport
Hanging with some girls I've never seen before

You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
And I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing

These days, all I do is
Wonder if you bendin' over backwards for someone else
Wonder if you're rollin' up a backwoods for someone else
Doing things I taught you, gettin' nasty for someone else
You don't need no one else
You don't need nobody else, no
Why you never alone
Why you always touching road
Used to always stay at home, be a good girl
You was in a zone, yeah
You should just be yourself
Right now, you're someone else

You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
And I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing

Ever since I left the city, you oh oh oooh
Ever since I left the city, youuu ooooooh
Ever since I left the city, youuu ooooooh
Ever since I left the city, youuu ooooooooh
Ever since I left the city, youuu oooooooooh

Ever since I left the city, youuu oooooooh
Oh ooooh - oh oh




You you used to call me
You used to, you used to...

Overall Meaning

The song Hotline Bling by Glass Face is about a former lover who used to call the singer's cell phone for late night love. However, ever since the singer left the city, the former lover has been living a different lifestyle, wearing less clothing, and going out more. The singer feels left out and realizes that the former lover has moved on to other people. The singer wonders if the former lover is behaving the same way with someone else, doing things that the singer taught them. The song seems to convey a sense of regret, as if the singer now sees that the relationship was not as meaningful to the former lover as it was to them.


The lyrics also suggest that the former lover has become somewhat of a party girl, wearing revealing clothing and drinking champagne on the dance floor with strangers. The singer expresses a sense of confusion as to why the former lover has changed so much since they left, wondering why they are "always touching road" and "never alone." At the end of the song, the singer laments how the former lover has changed and leaves them with a final line: "You you used to call me / You used to, you used to..."


Overall, Hotline Bling is a song about lost love and the changes that can occur in a person's life after a break-up. The song's catchy melody and infectious beat have made it a popular hit, with listeners worldwide singing along to its lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

You used to call me on my
You used to contact me through my phone


You used to, you used to
You repeatedly did so in the past


You used to call me on my
You used to contact me through my phone


Ever since I left the city,
After I departed from the city


You got a reputation for yourself now
You have gained a certain image among others


Everybody knows and I feel left out
Everyone has become aware except me


Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
Girl, you caused me to feel down and stressed


'Cause ever since I left the city,
For the reason that I left the city


you started wearing less and goin' out more
You have been dressing more provocatively and going out more often


Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
You have been drinking champagne and dancing


Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You are associating with unknown girls


You used to call me on my cell phone
You used to contact me through my phone


Late night when you need my love
During late nights when you desired my affection


Call me on my cell phone
Contact me using my cell phone


I know when that hotline bling
I recognize when the phone rings


That can only mean one thing
It can only signify one event


Ever since I left the city, you, you, you
Since I left the city, you have been acting strangely


You and me we just don't get along
We no longer have good compatibility


You make me feel like I did you wrong
You make me feel guilty for something I did


Going places where you don't belong
You are attending events that are not appropriate for you


Ever since I left the city, you oooh
Since I left the city, you have become unpredictable


You got exactly what you asked for
You received what you wanted


Running out of pages in your passport
You are traveling extensively


Hanging with some girls I've never seen before
You have been associating with new female acquaintances


These days, all I do is
Recently, all I have been doing is


Wonder if you bendin' over backwards for someone else
I am curious if you are going out of your way for someone else


Wonder if you're rollin' up a backwoods for someone else
I am wondering if you are rolling a cigar for someone else


Doing things I taught you, gettin' nasty for someone else
You are doing things that I have taught you, but for another person


You don't need no one else
You do not require anyone else's help


You don't need nobody else, no
You do not require anyone's assistance


Why you never alone
Why are you never by yourself


Why you always touching road
Why are you always traveling


Used to always stay at home, be a good girl
You used to stay at home and be a respectful lady


You was in a zone, yeah
You were focused on a goal


You should just be yourself
You should simply be yourself


Right now, you're someone else
Currently, you are a different person


Ever since I left the city, you oh oh oooh
Since I left the city, you have been acting differently


Ever since I left the city, youuu ooooooh
After I left the city, you exist as a different person


Ever since I left the city, youuu ooooooh
After I left the city, you appear to act erratically


Ever since I left the city, youuu ooooooooh
Since I departed, you seem unrecognizable


Ever since I left the city, youuu oooooooooh
Since I left the city, you appear different


You you used to call me
You used to contact me




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Andrew McClenning

I want this in an Grey's Anatomy episode.

Beyond Radio

Love it :) this is pure gold !!!! <3

Stan Rose

Nice job! I love covers that really explore a different sound than the original

Muhammad Zulfadly

hands down the best cover / version out there.

j a n

So far the best cover I've heard!

This Bitch

This is amazing....So Soothing...šŸ˜€

chaos

Love your cover and the video <3

Fancy Vibes

Great video need to see more like this. keep up the good work.

GoldMajor

Amazing Cover ! :)

valier

You guys are going to become big. I'm calling it now just wait.

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