Calling You
Kari Lyrics


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You've got a story to tell
And a place to come home to
Yet, you choose to hide
Do you feel safer out here
Where no one will be watching
Or do you fear the light
I am calling you
I am watching you
I walk with you
I play like you
Unafraid and blue
I hear them whipping the mule
As they follow the coffin
Destined for the field
The mourners behind
I see you're walking amongst them
I know you need my voice
All these familiar faces
All gathered around the open mouth




I see your shadow down there
- but then it's gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kari's song "Calling You" convey a message of empathy, compassion and companionship to those who feel lost, lonely, afraid or even isolated. The song starts with the singer reminding the listener that they have a story to tell and a place to call home. However, for some reason, the listener chooses to hide from the world, maybe out of fear or shame. Kari then questions whether the listener feels safer in hiding, where no one can watch them, or whether they fear being seen in the light.


The song's chorus then takes on a more active and positive tone. Kari assures the listener that she is calling them, watching them and walking with them. She also tells them that she plays like them and that they share the same feeling of being "unafraid and blue." The subsequent verses of the song take on a more somber and introspective mood. Kari describes a funeral procession, with the mourners following the coffin, and the sound of the mule being whipped. She then sees the listener walking among the mourners and acknowledges that they need her voice. Finally, she sees the listener's shadow, but then it disappears.


Overall, "Calling You" is a melancholic yet hopeful song that reaches out to those who feel alone and reminds them that they are not alone. The lyrics convey a sense of understanding, companionship and warmth, empowering the listener to rise above their fears and take comfort in the knowledge that there is someone out there who cares for them.


Line by Line Meaning

You've got a story to tell
You have a tale to share with the world


And a place to come home to
A place where you can find solace and comfort


Yet, you choose to hide
You prefer to keep quiet and not reveal your true self


Do you feel safer out here
Are you comfortable being in a place where nobody recognizes you


Where no one will be watching
Where you are free to be yourself and not worry about others' opinions of you


Or do you fear the light
Are you afraid to step into the spotlight and reveal your identity


I am calling you
I'm here and I want you to know that I'm with you


I am watching you
I am observing you and want to be there for you


I walk with you
I walk beside you and support you


I play like you
I empathize with you and understand your struggles


Unafraid and blue
I'm unafraid to face the difficulties with you, but I know you may be feeling down


I hear them whipping the mule
I can hear the cruelty and pain in the world


As they follow the coffin
As mourners follow the casket to its final resting place


Destined for the field
The final resting place is designated and inevitable, like the circle of life


The mourners behind
Followers who will support and stand by you in difficult times like mourners behind the coffin


I see you're walking amongst them
I observe you blending in with your surroundings and other people


I know you need my voice
I understand that you require my guidance and support


All these familiar faces
Recognizable faces of people who surround you


All gathered around the open mouth
All assembled and watching something closely


I see your shadow down there
I can tell that you are in the vicinity


- but then it's gone
But then you disappear, before I can help or find out more




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@SarayVillarruel

I love this version makes me happy! Thanx

@parasolarium

Thanks so much for uploading this!!! I was looking for this version of the song for many years

@ThirdChanc3

you're welcome!

@ThirdChanc3

You're welcome :)

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