Call the Shots
Leslie Grace Lyrics


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Knocked down but not shot down
I got control, got my hand on the trigger
Starting a whole new story
No, youβ€²re not ready for what I'm gonna do

You had the bullets but now I got the gun
Look at me, Iβ€²m a dangerous weapon
I picked myself up
Thought you could keep me down
Look, who's on top now
Look, who calls the shots now

Oh, oh, never knew the power in me
Now you see I got it
So, don't ever underestimate me
Tread carefully, I got this

Look, whoβ€²s on top now
I call the shots now
Call the shots now
I call the shots now
Call the shots now
I call the shots

Built tough, got it all switched up
I like the view β€²cause I'm looking down on you
Might say thereβ€²s been a slight change
I'm running this game
I changed it up on you

You had the bullets but now I got the gun
Look at me Iβ€²m a dangerous weapon
Thought you could break me
Thought you could take me down
Look, who's on top now
Look, who calls the shots now

Oh, oh, never knew the power in me
Now you see I got it
So, donβ€²t ever underestimate me
Tread carefully, I got this

Look who's on top now
I call the shots now
Call the shots now
I call the shots now
Call the shots now
I call the shots

I'm laying down the law
β€²Cause Iβ€²m the, I'm the boss
So move, just move along
Step aside, step aside
Iβ€²m changing up the game
Putting you in your place
Yeah, it's a brand-new day
Recognize (re-recognize)

Oh, oh, never knew the power in me
Now you see I got it
So (so), donβ€²t (don't) ever underestimate me
Tread carefully, I got this

Look whoβ€²s on top now
I call the shots now
Call the shots now
I call the shots now
Call the shots now

I call the shots
Yo Grace
Bling bling




I call the shots
I call the shots

Overall Meaning

The song "Call the Shots" by Leslie Grace talks about how the singer has been knocked down and had bullets fired at them, but they picked themselves up and now they call the shots. The lyrics make use of the metaphor of a gun, with the singer now having control of the weapon and aiming it at their oppressors. The chorus of the song is particularly empowering, as the singer proudly claims that they call the shots and that no one should underestimate them.


The verses of the song focus on the singer's journey and how they have transformed themselves into someone who is in control. The line "never knew the power in me" highlights the idea that the singer has always had the ability to call the shots, but they did not know it until they were faced with adversity. The chorus then reinforces this idea, as the singer confidently repeats that they call the shots. The song ends on a triumphant note, with the singer stating that they are the boss and that anyone who tries to stand in their way should move along.


Overall, "Call the Shots" is a song about empowerment and taking control of one's life. It is a song about overcoming challenges and emerging stronger and more confident than ever before.


Line by Line Meaning

Knocked down but not shot down
Although I was knocked down, I was not defeated


I got control, got my hand on the trigger
I am in charge and ready to take action


Starting a whole new story
I am beginning a new chapter in my life


No, you’re not ready for what I'm gonna do
You are not prepared for the plans I have in store


You had the bullets but now I got the gun
You used to have power, but now I am in control


Look at me, I’m a dangerous weapon
I am powerful and a force to be reckoned with


I picked myself up
I found the strength to stand up again


Thought you could keep me down
You thought you could defeat me, but you were wrong


Look, who’s on top now
I am now in a more powerful position than you


Look, who calls the shots now
I am now the one in charge and making the important decisions


Oh, oh, never knew the power in me
I never realized my own strength before


Now you see I got it
I am now aware of my own power


So, don't ever underestimate me
Do not make the mistake of thinking I am weak


Tread carefully, I got this
Be careful not to cross me because I am capable of handling any situation


Built tough, got it all switched up
I am strong and confident with a new perspective


I like the view β€˜cause I'm looking down on you
I am now in a superior position to you


Might say there’s been a slight change
There have been some significant changes


I'm running this game
I am now in control of the situation


Thought you could break me
You tried to defeat me, but you failed


Thought you could take me down
You attempted to bring me down, but you were not successful


I'm laying down the law
I am making the rules and enforcing them


β€˜Cause I’m the, I'm the boss
I am the one in charge of the situation


So move, just move along
Leave the situation because I am taking control


Step aside, step aside
Make way for me because I am in charge


I'm changing up the game
I am altering the current situation


Putting you in your place
You are being reminded of your position beneath me


Yeah, it's a brand-new day
A new era has begun


Recognize (re-recognize)
Acknowledge my position now that it has changed


Bling bling
An expression of confidence and sass


I call the shots
I am in charge of this situation




Writer(s): Diane Eve Warren

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