What'd I Say
Jack Eubanks His Orchestra and Singers Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of "I just called to say I love you" express the idea that love is not limited to big events like holidays, weddings or seasons. The singer is reminding his/her loved one that their everyday life is as important and meaningful as special occasions. They call just to say "I love you" and express their feelings of care and affection. Despite the lack of external reasons to celebrate, the singer values the simple and honest declaration of love, and recognizes its power to fulfill the heart.
Throughout the lyrics, there is a contrast between the absence of traditional symbols of festivity and the presence of this personal and heartfelt message. The absence of all these things makes the words "I love you" even more powerful, as they are the only thing the singer can give to their loved one. The lyrics also suggest that sometimes we don't need a specific occasion or material gift to express our love, nor do we have to wait for a special day to celebrate our love.
Line by Line Meaning
No New Year's Day to celebrate
There is no special occasion to celebrate today, like New Year's Day.
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There is no Valentine's Day to give and receive candy hearts.
No first of spring, no song to sing
There is no feeling of new beginnings as there is no first day of spring or exciting song to sing.
In fact here's just another ordinary day
This day is just like any other ordinary day with no special events happening.
No April rain, no flowers bloom
There is no spring rain to nourish the flowers that would bloom this time of year.
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
June, which is typically associated with weddings, has no weddings happening on a Saturday this year.
But what it is, is something true
Despite the lack of special events or occasions, there is something true that I need to express.
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
My expression of truth is only three words, but they are important words that I need to say.
I just called to say I love you
The three important words are 'I love you', which I just called to say.
I just called to say how much I care
I called to express how much I care about you.
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
My expression of love and care is genuine and heartfelt.
No summer's high, no warm July
There is no summer heat or warm July weather to enjoy.
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
There is no full moon in August to cast its soft light.
No autumn breeze, no falling leaves
The autumn season is absent, and there is no breeze or leaves falling.
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
There is no time for the birds to migrate to the southern skies.
No Libra sun, no Halloween
There is no Libra sun or the excitement of Halloween to look forward to.
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
There is no Thanksgiving or Christmas to give thanks to, for the joy you bring.
But what it is, though old so new
Despite the absence of expected things, this expression of love is still important and meaningful.
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
These three words are enough to bring warmth to your heart, like nothing else can.
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
Again, I want to stress the sincerity and depth of my feelings, straight from the heart.
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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