Call Me Maybe
Jepsen Lyrics
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Don't ask me I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell
And now you're in my way
I'd trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this
But now you're in my way
Your stare was holding
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right at you, baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe
You took your time with the call
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all
But still you're in my way
I beg and borrow and steal
At first sight and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it
But it's in my way
Your stare was holding
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right at you, baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
I missed you so, so bad
It's hard to look right at you, baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
And all the other boys try to chase me
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
So call me maybe
The lyrics to Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" describe the feeling of instant attraction to someone and the desire to form a connection with them. The song starts with the imagery of throwing a wish in a well and the unlikelihood of it coming true. This is likened to the chance encounter with the person she is attracted to. The singer states that she would trade her soul for a wish, suggesting the depth of her desire. She then goes on to describe the person's appearance with details such as ripped jeans and bare skin, implying their attractiveness. The chorus consists of the singer giving her number to the person and asking them to call her. Despite the absurdity of the situation, she is willing to risk everything to establish a connection with the person.
In the second verse, the singer expresses her frustration with the person for taking their time to call and not responding to her advances. However, she still maintains that they are in her way and she cannot stop thinking about them. The bridge features the singer expressing the depth of her longing for the person, stating that she missed them "so bad" before they came into her life. The song ends with the chorus repeated twice.
Overall, "Call Me Maybe" is a song about the powerful pull of instant attraction and the desire to connect with someone, even in the face of absurdity.
Line by Line Meaning
I threw a wish in the well
I made a wish in a wishing well
Don't ask me I'll never tell
I won't reveal what I wished for
I looked at you as it fell
I saw you when I made my wish
And now you're in my way
But now you're blocking my path
I'd trade my soul for a wish
I'd do anything for this wish to come true
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I'd even pay for a kiss from you
I wasn't looking for this
I didn't expect to fall for you
But now you're in my way
But now you're in my thoughts
Your stare was holding
I couldn't look away from you
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
You were so attractive in your ripped jeans and showing skin
Hot night, wind was blowin'
It was a steamy, windy night
Where you think you're going baby?
Where do you think you're headed?
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
I know we just met, but hear me out
But here's my number, so call me maybe
I really want you to call me
It's hard to look right at you baby
I have a hard time looking at you directly
Before you came into my life
Before I met you
I missed you so bad
I felt such a strong desire to be with you
And you should know that
I want you to understand how much I missed you
I took no time with the fall
I fell for you instantly
You gave me nothing at all
You didn't really do anything to win me over
But still you're in my way
But for some reason, I can't stop thinking of you
I beg and borrow and steal
I'll do anything to make you mine
At first sight and it's real
I knew I wanted to be with you from the very beginning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Joshua Keeler Ramsay, Tavish Joseph Crowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Call me maybe
Звони мне, ладно?
I threw a wish in the well
Звезда с небес сорвалась,
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
И в сердце вспыхнула страсть.
I looked to you as it fell
Мечта трепещет во мне,
And now you're in my way
Назад дороги нет.
I trade my soul for a wish
Чтоб прикоснуться к губам,
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
Я смело душу продам.
I wasn't looking for this
Хватило взгляда вполне,
But now you're in my way
Назад дороги нет.
Your stare was holding
Твой взгляд морозит,
Ripped jeans, skin was showing
Сердце больше просит.
Hot night, wind was blowing
В этот знойный вечер
Where you think you're going, baby?
Кто тебе назначил встречу?
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
Хей, незнакомы мы, и это странно,
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Но вот мой номер. Звони мне, ладно?
It's hard to look right at you, baby
Прости на себе взгляд гурмана,
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Но вот мой номер — звони мне, ладно?
@user-ut2el5hn2d
Anyone in 2024?!? Who else started listening to old songs randolmly?
2012-listen lonely
2015-listen with girlfriend
2017-listen with my wife
2021-listen witch my 2 kids
The ending will forver be the biggest plot twist in history Who else in going through an old song session Me at 8 years old: He thought that guys was a girl Imao
Me rn: Oh hunny he was gay-
Hey I just met you
And this is crazy
But I got pregnant
So here's your baby
I remember when everyone hated this song so much. Now i'm starting to think people liked it but didn't wanna admit it lol I think she has a special place in our hearts because a lot of us got to watch her grow up. Iť s so cool to see her evolution as an and a person 🥰
@wiedietie
Brain: You tryna sleep?
Me: Yeah, shut up.
Brain: ReMeMbEr ThIs SoNg???
@user-yc6zx2tl9q
Same
@user-bo6mw4et4p
LMAO
@MrMher15
smh
@darkburdie0840
#relatable
@Loonaurtheworld
Literally me rn and it's fuckin 4:44am and I HAVE AN EXAM FFUU-
@alirezahagitoon184
Anybody from 2024?
@user-oi2ix4rz9g
Me
@randomstuffs844
So few of us 😊
@user-rm1uq8zr7b
Only us 😢😢😢