In March 2013, Jamaican Queens released their debut album, Wormfood. Abby Fiscus provided vocals on two tracks, and also appeared on the album's cover. L Magazine ranked Wormfood #3 on its list of the 20 Best Albums of 2013, calling it the year's "best debut record." The band's music has been described as having elements of pop, glam rock and electronic dance music. Some of their influences include David Bowie, the Magnetic Fields, and Three Six Mafia. Spencer has called Morrissey his biggest influence when writing lyrics.
Don't Call Me Up
Jamaican Queens Lyrics
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you still don't call me up
you still don't call me up
and i just wanna say goodbye
you still don't call me up
you still won't call me up
with law enforcement in the way
you still don't call me up
your doting cousin in a motel trying to find the one he loves
you still won't call me up
you still don't call me
he doesn't love you
he doesn't care
but he's still there
i may be reckless
i may need time
but he's still there
angel
do you know their name by heart
or do you know them well
see it's just so hard to tell with you
angel
it takes too much patience settle down
the ground recedes into the sea
please don't call me up
please don't call me
your father lies his head on me
you still don't call me up
you still don't call me up
and there's a million ways to die
you still don't call me up
you still don't call me up
and jaime owes me money but i'll probably never see a dime
you still don't call me up
you still don't call me
The first verse of the song "Don't Call Me Up" by Jamaican Queens delves into the theme of unrequited love. The singer speaks about a person who claims they want to die, yet still refuses to call them up for comfort or support. Despite their constant desire to say goodbye to this person, the singer cannot help but feel confused about their situation. In the second verse, the singer brings to attention the fact that the object of their affection is in a toxic relationship. This person does not truly care about them and is only using them for support. However, even with this knowledge, the singer still finds it hard to let go.
The chorus continues to express the frustration of being ignored by the person they care about. There are different obstacles that prevent the person from reaching out, such as law enforcement or a family member lying on them, yet they still refuse to call the singer up. The bridge brings up the theme of uncertainty surrounding the relationship. The singer questions whether their love interest knows them well enough to reciprocate their feelings. They feel that it is hard to tell if their love interest truly understands how much they care for them.
Overall, "Don't Call Me Up" by Jamaican Queens is a song that explores the complexities of unrequited love. Despite all the signs pointing to it being a toxic relationship, the singer still finds it hard to let go due to their deep feelings for this person.
Line by Line Meaning
and when you say you wanna die
Even when you are in your worst moments and need someone to talk to, you still don't call me.
you still don't call me up
You seem to avoid reaching out to me whenever you need help or just someone to talk to.
and i just wanna say goodbye
I want to end this relationship because it feels one-sided and I am tired of being ignored.
with law enforcement in the way
Even if there were external circumstances preventing you from calling me, such as interference from law enforcement, you still wouldn't reach out.
you still can't call me up
No matter what is happening in your life, you seem unable to contact me for support or comfort.
your doting cousin in a motel trying to find the one he loves
Even though there are others in your life who may need help or attention, you still won't call me when you need someone to lean on.
he doesn't love you
The person you are with does not have your best interests at heart and doesn't actually care about you.
he doesn't care
There is no emotional connection or concern from the one you are with.
but he's still there
Despite his lack of feelings for you, he is still present in your life in some way.
i may be reckless
I acknowledge that I am not perfect and may not always make the right choices.
i may need time
I may require space and time to process certain things in my life.
angel
The person being addressed is being referred to as an angel, possibly indicating that they are seen as divine or holy.
do you know their name by heart
Is this person so important to you that you know their name without even having to think about it?
or do you know them well
Do you truly know this person and their complexities, or is your relationship more superficial?
see it's just so hard to tell with you
It is difficult to discern the true nature of your emotions and intentions.
it takes too much patience settle down
The artist views settling down or committing to a stable relationship as requiring too much investment and effort.
the ground recedes into the sea
A metaphor describing a feeling of instability or unease in a relationship.
please don't call me up
The singer does not want to hear from the person being addressed.
your father lies his head on me
The person being addressed may have unresolved issues or conflicts with their father, which could be affecting their relationships with others.
and there's a million ways to die
Life is unpredictable and there are countless ways in which it could end.
jaime owes me money but i'll probably never see a dime
Even in financial matters with other people, such as the money owed by Jaime, the artist does not see much hope for support or restitution.
you still don't call me up
Despite all of these various circumstances, the person being addressed still does not seem to contact the artist.
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shaggy VanEffen
And when you say you wanna die
You still don't call me up
You still don't call me up
And I just wanna say goodbye
You still don't call me up
You still won't call me up
With law enforcement in the way
You still don't call me up
You still can't call me up
Your doting cousin in a motel trying to find the one he loves
You still won't call me up
You still don't call me
He doesn't love you
He doesn't care
But he's still there
I may be reckless
I may need time
But he's still there
Angel, angel
Do you know their name by heart
Or do you know them well
See it's just so hard to tell with you
Angel, angel
It takes too much patience settle down
The ground recedes into the sea
Please don't call me up
Please don't call me
Your father lies his head on me
You still don't call me up
You still don't call me up
And there's a million ways to die
You still don't call me up
You still don't call me up
And jaime owes me money but I'll probably never see a dime
You still don't call me up
You still don't call me
Angel, angel
Do you know their name by heart
Or do you know them well
See it's just so hard to tell with you
Angel, angel
It takes too much patience settle down, settle down, settle down
Elizabeth
When will they get the recognition they deserve
ThMostAntiAntiChrist
I love you guys. Can't wait to see you in Hot Springs again /../
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nice
SJB
Come back to AR for a crowd of around 8 people!
Allston Pudding
hell ya clancy!
Hey Itsme
Bongo drums