Call Me
Go West Lyrics
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My reflection in your eyes
I was scared to say too much
Perfect strangers in perfect worlds apart
Almost close enough to touch
Staring at my shoes
Feeling so confused
Shot down without a gun
Won't you...
Call me - call me
No time to hesitate - we must communicate
Call me - call me
Won't you call this number nowwwww
Mesmerised
I go back to where we met
A reconstruction of the crime
I can't track you down
Nowhere to be found
Now my one shot at success
Is the power of the press
Won't you...
Call me - call me
No time to hesitate - we must communicate
Call me - call me
Won't you call this number nowwwww
Worlds apart - we are worlds apart
Watch this space
There's a message here for you
No need to read between the lines
I am inside out
There can be no doubt
I want you and no-one else
Please identify yourself
Call me - call me
No time to hesitate - we must communicate
Call me - call me
Won't you call this number nowwww
The lyrics of "Call Me" by Go West are about a person who is trying to reconnect with someone they met before but lost contact with. The singer reflects on their first encounter with this person and how it felt like they were perfect strangers in two different worlds, almost close enough to touch but unable to communicate effectively. Now, the singer is trying to track down this person but they can't find them anywhere. They resort to leaving a message for them, hoping that they will call and identify themselves.
The opening lines, "Face to face, my reflection in your eyes", suggest that the singer is staring into the eyes of the person they are trying to reach. However, they are hesitant to say too much, indicating that they don't want to come on too strong or reveal too much about themselves. The second verse, "Mesmerized, I go back to where we met, a reconstruction of the crime", highlights the desperation the singer feels, trying to piece together what went wrong and why they lost contact. They feel like a victim of a hit-and-run, being left with no explanation or understanding.
The chorus, "Call me - call me, no time to hesitate - we must communicate", reinforces the idea that time is of the essence and communication is crucial. The use of the word "communicate" suggests that there is a deeper connection between the singer and the person they are trying to reach, and that they need to initiate that connection once again. The final lines, "Please identify yourself, call me now", are a plea for the person to reveal themselves and make contact.
Overall, "Call Me" is a song about missed connections, lost love and the inability to communicate effectively. It highlights the importance of taking risks and making that all-important first move, before life gets in the way and keeps us apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Face to face
Meeting each other in person
My reflection in your eyes
Seeing myself through your perspective
I was scared to say too much
Being afraid to express my true feelings
Perfect strangers in perfect worlds apart
Two people who are strangers and live completely different lives
Almost close enough to touch
Being physically close, but not quite touching
Staring at my shoes
Avoiding eye contact or feeling embarrassed
Feeling so confused
Feeling unsure or uncertain about something
Shot down without a gun
Feeling rejected or hurt without any obvious reason
Victim of a hit and run
Feeling like someone has left you abruptly without any explanation
Won't you... Call me - call me
Asking the other person to contact me
No time to hesitate - we must communicate
We need to talk openly and honestly as soon as possible
Won't you call this number nowwwww
Please contact me as soon as possible
Mesmerized
Being completely entranced or fascinated by something
I go back to where we met
Thinking about the place where we first met
A reconstruction of the crime
Thinking about what went wrong when we first met
I can't track you down
Can't find the other person
Nowhere to be found
Not able to locate the other person
Now my one shot at success
This is my only chance to make things right
Is the power of the press
The only way to reach the other person is through public media
Worlds apart - we are worlds apart
We live completely different lives and have different experiences
Watch this space
Pay attention or wait for further information
There's a message here for you
I have something important to communicate to you
No need to read between the lines
Being straightforward and honest with each other
I am inside out
Being completely honest and vulnerable with the other person
There can be no doubt
There's no question about how I feel
I want you and no-one else
I only want to be with you
Please identify yourself
Please tell me who you are
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD PETER KEVAN DRUMMIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RyonMugen
Peter Cox has such a godly voice. He is able to hit all those notes with a buttery smooth voice, everything is just so perfect!
@suspensiondude
Such an underrated album of the 80s!
@s0nnyburnett
Always smooth and gets better with time, a true classic.
@JT-ok6re
This song was not on the charts in America! I wish it would have been. I truly believe it would have definitely been a hit.
@jamieflaherty7922
This track reached number 54 on the US Hot 100, Go west had 7 or 8 hits in America, the biggest being โking of wishful thinkingโ
@chipapa50
Fantastic song from a great band that so underrated.
@terissalynnvaughnwatkins3736
Beautiful music
Great song ๐ต
@FreddieFreethinking
1985 Was A Great Year In Music History. ๐
@sleepydot2548
Timeless song forever call me ๐
@crockett888
One of best tracks from the 80s