Call Me
J.Kid Lyrics
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I ain't going to answer it at all
I've got me a pretty woman tucked up in my bed
I ain't going to talk today, messes with my head
So don't call me Joe
Pretend I ain't here no more
Don't you know this ain't no disguise
So don't call me Fred
I just can't hang out with you guys
So don't call me Dan
I know you've got a plan
But I got me a pretty woman
I'm not your man
Don't call me Joe
Pretend I ain't here no more
Don't you know this ain't no disguise
Just figure I'm in bed
So don't call me Fred
I just can't hang out with you guys, no more
Don't call me Joe
I ain't here no more
Don't call me Fred
Think I'm way ahead
The song "Call Me" by J.Kid is a blues-rock track about a man who chooses to ignore his phone calls because he's happy with the woman he's with. The lyrics are sung in a conversational tone and portray a nonchalant attitude towards socializing with friends or acquaintances. Throughout the song, J.Kid asserts his independence and refusal to conform to societal norms.
The opening lines, "Well I heard that phone ringing, ringing off the wall / I ain't going to answer it at all," immediately establish that J.Kid is not interested in talking to whoever is calling him. He's found happiness with his partner, and he's in no mood to be disturbed by anyone or anything. The chorus "So don't call me Joe/pretend I ain't here no more" emphasizes J.Kid's desire to be left alone.
J.Kid uses the names Joe, Fred, and Dan to refer to his friends who are trying to reach him. He tells them not to call him by those names, as he wants to disassociate himself from them. The repetition of the phrase "Don't call me" in the chorus drives home the message that J.Kid wants to be left alone to enjoy his time with his partner.
The song's overall message is one of defiance and rebellion against societal norms that dictate how one should behave. J.Kid decides to ignore his social obligations, including answering phone calls and hanging out with friends, to prioritize his own happiness. The song encourages listeners to be unapologetically themselves and make choices that benefit their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I heard that phone ringing, ringing off the wall
I heard the phone ringing constantly but I'm not going to answer it
I've got me a pretty woman tucked up in my bed
I have a beautiful woman in my bed whom I want to spend time with
I ain't going to talk today, messes with my head
I am not in the mood to talk today as it can cause problems for me mentally
So don't call me Joe
Don't call me by my name Joe
Pretend I ain't here no more
Act like I'm not available anymore
Don't you know this ain't no disguise
This is not a disguise I'm putting on
Just figure I'm in bed
Assume that I'm resting in my bed
So don't call me Fred
Don't address me by my name Fred
I just can't hang out with you guys
I can't spend time with you all
I know you've got a plan
I understand that you have some plans
But I got me a pretty woman
But I have a beautiful woman with me
I'm not your man
I'm not available to be your companion
So don't call me Joe
Don't address me by my name Joe
Think I'm way ahead
I'm already ahead of the game
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: J. Cale
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