Call Me Up
Jake & The Dirty Magicians Lyrics

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I guess i'll grin and bear the weight of this and tear my heart up
Holding on to many things will tie you down
I've always been the type to lose my head in silly love games
So if you wander off and wonder what i've found
I'm just looking for that slow burning soft turning love
I'm just looking for that slow falling snow from above
If you ever need someone to hold
If you feel your lovin's lost its soul

Honey I'm the one that you should call
Oh the sun sets on us young and old
Girl you say you lost your head it seems to me you've never really had one
We built a little world and you tore it down down darlin
I've never been the type of boy to offer lovers second chances
So if you wander off and wonder what I've found
I'm just looking for that slow burning soft turning love
I'm just looking for that slow falling snow from above
If you ever need someone to hold
If you feel your lovin's lost its soul
Honey I'm the one that you should call
Oh the sun sets on us young and old
Call me up
If you ever need somebody
Call me up
If you ever need somebody need somebody
Call me up
If you ever need somebody
Call me up
If you ever need somebody need somebody
Call me up
If you ever need somebody
Call me up
If you ever need somebody need somebody
Call me up
If you ever need somebody need somebody
Call me up
If you ever need somebody need somebody
If you ever need someone to hold
If you feel your lovin's lost its soul

Honey I'm the one that you should call
Oh the sun sets on us young and old

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jake & The Dirty Magicians's song "Call Me Up" speak to the singer's vulnerability and desire for love and connection. The opening lines suggest that the singer is willing to endure the pain and emotional burden of a relationship, even if it means tearing their heart apart. The mention of "holding on to many things" implies that clinging onto past baggage can weigh a person down and prevent them from finding true happiness.

The singer admits to being the type to get caught up in foolish love games, suggesting a pattern of losing their head in romantic pursuits. However, they express a desire for a more genuine, stable love that burns slowly and gently, akin to a soft snowfall from above. The plea for someone to call upon them when in need demonstrates their willingness to be a supportive presence and to hold onto love when it feels lost or lacking.

The second verse reveals a relationship that has crumbled, as the singer accuses the girl of tearing down the little world they had built together. They assert that they are not inclined to offer second chances, implying that trust has been shattered. Despite this, they still long for that slow, steady, and reliable love.

Overall, the song conveys a yearning for a deep and lasting connection, while acknowledging the challenges and heartbreak that may come with it. It emphasizes the importance of being there for one another and extends a call for emotional support and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

I guess i'll grin and bear the weight of this and tear my heart up
I will endure the burden of this situation and allow it to break my heart.

Holding on to many things will tie you down
Clutching onto too many things will restrict your freedom.

I've always been the type to lose my head in silly love games
I have a tendency to become infatuated and make mistakes in trivial romantic endeavors.

So if you wander off and wonder what i've found
If you stray and contemplate what I have discovered.

I'm just looking for that slow burning soft turning love
I am searching for a gentle, enduring love that unfolds gradually.

I'm just looking for that slow falling snow from above
I desire a love that descends softly and peacefully, like falling snow.

If you ever need someone to hold
If you ever require someone to embrace you.

If you feel your lovin's lost its soul
If you perceive that your love has lost its essence or passion.

Honey I'm the one that you should call
Darling, I am the person you should reach out to.

Oh the sun sets on us young and old
The cycle of life and love affects both the young and the old.

Girl you say you lost your head it seems to me you've never really had one
You claim to have lost your mind, but it appears you never truly possessed one.

We built a little world and you tore it down down darling
We constructed a small universe, and you dismantled it completely, my dear.

I've never been the type of boy to offer lovers second chances
I have never been inclined to grant romantic partners another opportunity.