In 2005, she won a talent search contest sponsored by Edmonton radio station 91.7 FM The Bounce and was given the chance to record four tracks with Vancouver-based writers/producers Hipjoint. One of those songs, "Bounce With Me," became a radio hit and attracted the attention of urban music manager Chris Smith (Nelly Furtado, Tamia).
On her debut album Passion, Kreesha collaborated with some of the best in the business including Grammy Award-winning songwriter Harold Lilly (Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson), producer Devo Springsteen, another Grammy winner (John Legend, Aretha Franklin) and Toronto-based songwriter and producer Jon Levine (Philosopher Kings, Nelly Furtado).
Don't Call Me Baby
Kreesha Turner Lyrics
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And stop begging, can't you see I've run outta lies?
Stop showing up at my favorite restaurant
And dropping by my work saying you just wanna talk
Don't call me baby
Don't call me baby
Anymore
Stop running baby cause you've run outta time
(Stop running baby cause you've run outta time)
And stop asking, you know all the reasons why
(Stop asking, you know all the reasons why)
Stop staring through me like you know who I am
(Stop staring through me like you know who I am)
When you don't know me, you don't know me, barely knew me then
(You don't know me, you don't know me, you don't know me you don't)
And don't call me baby
Don't call me baby
Anymore
Hey, hey, hey
Walking away now, walking away now baby
Oh baby
Hey, hey, hey
Walking away now, walking away now baby
Oh baby
Don't call my number
Don't call me over
Don't call me baby
Anymore
What you gonna do my love?
What you gonna do?
What you gonna say this time?
What's your excuse?
When you gonna break my heart?
When you gonna break?
Nobody hurts like you
Stop staring through me like you know who I am
When you don't know me, you don't know me, barely knew me then
(You don't know me, you don't know me, you don't know me you don't)
And don't call me baby
Don't call me baby
Anymore
Hey, hey, hey
Walking away now, walking away now baby
Oh baby
Hey, hey, hey
Walking away now, walking away now baby
Oh baby
Don't call my number
Don't call me over
Don't call me baby
Anymore
In the song "Don't Call Me Baby" by Kreesha Turner, she speaks to a former lover who has been persistent in trying to win her back. She is tired of his constant attempts and just wants him to stop. She clearly states that she doesn't want him to call her baby anymore, and she doesn't want him to call her over, call her number, or try to contact her in any way. This message is emphasized throughout the song, as Kreesha mentions the ways he's tried to contact her, such as showing up at her favorite restaurant, dropping by her work, and staring at her like he knows who she is.
The lyrics capture a sense of the singer's frustration and exhaustion with the situation. She feels that the guy is wasting his time and that she's run out of lies to tell him why she can't be with him anymore. Ultimately, the song is about setting boundaries and making it clear when someone is not welcome in your life. Kreesha is not sugar-coating her words; instead, she is straight-up telling her ex-lover what she wants and demands.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop trying, don't you see the look in my eyes?
I am not interested, read the expression on my face.
And stop begging, can't you see I've run outta lies?
Your persistent pleading won't change my mind.
Stop showing up at my favorite restaurant
Don't keep appearing at my hangouts.
And dropping by my work saying you just wanna talk
Visiting my workplace with excuses won't work.
Don't call me baby
I don't want to be your lover anymore.
Don't call me baby
I mean it, do not use that pet name to address me.
Anymore
I'm exhausted from playing along with your charade.
Stop running baby cause you've run outta time
Stop running behind me, you're wasting your time.
Stop asking, you know all the reasons why
You already know why I don't want to be with you.
Stop staring through me like you know who I am
Looking at me won't make me feel connected to you.
When you don't know me, you don't know me, barely knew me then
You barely understood me before, stop behaving like you know me
Hey, hey, hey Walking away now, walking away now baby Oh baby
I'm done with this conversation, I'm quitting this relationship
Don't call my number
Please do not reach me on my phone number.
Don't call me over
Do not visit my house or anywhere I'm frequenting to.
What you gonna do my love? What you gonna do? What you gonna say this time? What's your excuse? When you gonna break my heart? When you gonna break? Nobody hurts like you
I'm tired of your excuses and apologies, and I can't wait for you to leave before you break my heart again.
Anymore
I hope this is the last time I have to say this.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anjulie Persaud, Jon Levine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Stylista363
Canadaβs Drag Race brought me here, and Iβm so glad it did β€οΈ Love her voice!!
@Fuloqwam
I'll never forgive the public for not blowing this lady up the way she deserved.
@willyboy6126
Yeah, I don't get it either...she should have been a much bigger star!
@octo.lina69
She was born in Canada so it'll eventually become underrated..sad state of affairs when it comes to Canadian artists.
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@Fuloqwam
@@octo.lina69 Thanks! I'll check it out
@erichg5949
@@octo.lina69 And Edmonton ( my home town) no less ;)
@dangelvette2519
Yes I agree she got shortchanged!
@ibaroblox6071
This waa a big hit in Canada but nowhere else I loved this song when I was a kid
@christiancarmonaangeles6240
I love this song by the way, I'm from Mexico π²π½ , sad isn't on Spotifyπ₯
@6string327
@Boom Tingz it was always on the radio, from Northern Ontario.