Call Me in the Day
La Luz Lyrics
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Before the sun goes down
If it's getting late
I won't pick up the phone
Well, you see me only on the need
In the evening, when you're feeling mean
As a boulder slowly gaining speed on down a hill
Well, you see me only on the need
In the evening, breaking at the seams
As a boulder slowly gaining speed on down a hill
In your path, nothing we could do
The song Call Me in the Day by La Luz seems to be about an unbalanced relationship, where one person only reaches out to the other person when they need them or when they are feeling negative emotions. The lyrics "Call me in the day, before the sun goes down, if it's getting late, I won't pick up the phone" suggest that the singer is willing to talk but only on their own terms. They are setting clear boundaries and stating that they won't be available at all hours of the day or night.
The lines "Well, you see me only on the need, in the evening, when you're feeling mean" highlight the one-sidedness of the relationship. It seems that the singer's partner only contacts them when they are in a negative emotional state or when they need something. The singer may feel used or taken advantage of, as they are not being valued for themselves but only for what they can offer. The comparison to a boulder gaining speed down a hill creates a sense of inevitability and helplessness, as if the singer is powerless to stop the negative emotions from affecting their partner and their relationship.
Overall, Call Me in the Day is a poignant exploration of a one-sided relationship and how it affects the person who is always on the receiving end of the negativity. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and powerlessness, as well as the desire to set clear boundaries and demand respect and appreciation.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me in the day
Please call me during the daytime
Before the sun goes down
Call me before it gets too late in the day
If it's getting late
If it's already late at night
I won't pick up the phone
I won't answer the phone if you call too late at night
Well, you see me only on the need
You only contact me when you need something from me
In the evening, when you're feeling mean
Usually it's in the evening and when you're in a bad mood
As a boulder slowly gaining speed on down a hill
Our relationship is moving in a downhill direction and it's hard to stop
In your path, nothing I could do
There's nothing I can do to change the course of our relationship
In the evening, breaking at the seams
It's usually in the evening when everything starts to fall apart
As a boulder slowly gaining speed on down a hill
Our relationship is moving in a downhill direction and gathering momentum
In your path, nothing we could do
There's nothing we can do to prevent our relationship from ending
Contributed by Katherine D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
yongary01
Call me in the day
Before the sun goes down
If it's getting late
I won't pick up the call
Well, you see me only on the need
In the evening, when you're feeling mean
As a boulder slowly gaining speed on down a hill
In your path, nothing I could do
Well, you see me only on the need
In the evening, breaking at the seams
As a boulder slowly gaining speed on down a hill
In your path, nothing we could do
Taylor Davis
Call me in the day
Before the sun goes down
If it's getting late
I won't pick up the phone
Well, you see me only on the need
In the evening, when you're feeling mean
As a boulder slowly gaining speed on down a hill
In your path, nothing I could do
Well, you see me only on the need
In the evening, breaking at the seams
As a boulder slowly gaining speed on down a hill
In your path, nothing we could do
Paolo Bianconi
The only positive thing during this Covid-19 time is that I discovered this wonderful band
Katie H
Same. They’re really calming to me
Aspen Emrys
I think I will never stop enjoying this
Lee
Absolutely love it.
Burning Buddha
right!
Lee
Awesome band, stumbled upon them a year ago and i'm fucking glad that I did.
Amy Green
I find this song to be beautiful and haunting. I once listened to it for 2 hours on a heartwrenching drive back from someone I love. It's forever imprinted. Thanks, ladies.
kenyaw
The song awesome and the videography is amazing. Ending at a washed out road? Killer! I randomly stumbled across this gem on a friend-of-a-friends Facebook page. I'm glad I discovered La Luz and will have to check them out when they make it down to the Bay Area.
TheGreyj
Absolutely love this track!
Gino Abeyta
Great band. Great song.
Saw them open for Thee Oh Sees once and they were incredible.