Lo-Key was a group founded by Lance Alexander and Tony "Prof T" Tolbert, st… Read Full Bio ↴Lo-Key was a group founded by Lance Alexander and Tony "Prof T" Tolbert, staff writers signed to Flyte Time Productions, respectively. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Lance and Prof T were in a band called 'Grand Jury' before moving to Minneapolis. During a seminar that was attended by Jimmy 'Jam' Harris, the duo was able to get their demo to the producer, which led to a songwriting deal.

Affectionately known as the "B-team," Lance & Tony went on to pen songs for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, and other artists that came to Flyte Tyme looking for songs. After solidifying their place in the studio as up & coming producers and songwriters, the ambitious pair put together the Lo-Key project. The first album "Where Dey At?" was named after a dig at a Jamaican studio owner who signed Lance to a 'slave' contract before his Flyte Tyme deal and owed him money and kept his Masters. Although amongst music circles the group was lauded, Lo-Key never reached Platinum or Gold status, due to corporate restructuring and political maneuvering at A&M records. Performances were kept at a minimum, due to the grooming of Lance & Tony as producers. After the sale of the Perspective imprint, Tony became A&R for a while at the new Flyte Tyme Records, and Lance went on to form his own label, "Baby Honey Records", with music promoter B-Rich, which is based out of Atlanta, as well as the Baby Honey Recording studio. The only group signed to Baby Honey Records was V.I.P., a trio vocal group from Minneapolis. The rest of Lo-Key disbanded.

Lance Alexander discovered the R&B group 'Next' while working as a staff writer at Flyte Tyme Productions. Initially, the pair brought the group, who was known at the time as 'Straight 4ward,' into the Flyte Tyme studios to cut demos and after pitching the group to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the Producers passed on the project. After performing at an annual black music seminar in Minneapolis, Naughty by Nature's DJ Kay Gee discovered the group and signed them to a recording contract. Lance wrote the B-side "Butta Love" to the million selling single "Too Close". The group was renamed Next. Lo-Key was influenced heavily by Con Funk shun, and also by old school R&B acts.

Call My Name
Lo-Key Lyrics

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I hear your voice and it's all around me
I can't contain all the ways you make me feel
I love when you call my name

Even if we're gone for miles and hours
There's only one thing that I need
Only one word to say
I love when you call my name

And I want you to know, I know that this is so rare
It's so unbelievable, it's almost unfair
So good
I love when you call my name

And we
Got so much to give
And we
Sure 'nuff got it good
Love when you call my name

So good (so good)
Love when you call my name
Love, my name

And I want you to know, I know that this is so rare
It's so unbelievable, it's almost unfair
So good
Love when you call my name

And we
Got so much to give
And we
Sure 'nuff got it good
Love when you call my name

Love when you call my name
Love when you call my name

Overall Meaning

Lo-Key's "Call My Name" is a love song that expresses the singer's deep affection towards his love interest who makes him feel a certain way by just saying his name. He hears her voice all around him and is unable to contain the way he feels when she speaks. Despite the physical distance between them, the singer only needs her to call his name to feel complete. The chorus repeats the simple phrase "I love when you call my name" which reinforces the significance of the act for the singer.

The lyrics indicate that the singer believes the love he shares with his partner is rare and almost unfair due to its intensity. He acknowledges that they have a lot to give and they are both fortunate to have found love. The repetition of the phrase "so good" adds to the positivity of the song's message. Ultimately, the song explores the power of intimacy and connection that comes from hearing one's name spoken by someone who is beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

I hear your voice and it's all around me
Your presence and influence are always felt by me.

I can't contain all the ways you make me feel
Your effect on me is almost indescribable.

I love when you call my name
It brings me joy when you acknowledge me.

Even if we're gone for miles and hours
Even if we're separated physically.

There's only one thing that I need
All I need is one thing.

Only one word to say
And that one thing is just one word.

I love when you call my name
That word is when you say my name.

And I want you to know, I know that this is so rare
I want you to understand how special this is.

It's so unbelievable, it's almost unfair
It's almost too good to be true.

So good
It's really great.

I love when you call my name
I can't emphasize enough how much I love it.