Born David Debrandon Brown, Lucky Daye is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Raised in a cult that forbade secular music, he nonetheless discovered an innate knack for singing. After his mother left the cult, Brown immersed himself in classic R&B and eventually fell particularly hard for the likes of Stevie Wonder and Rick James. Uprooted by Hurricane Katrina, he moved to Tyler, Texas, but soon relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue music. He established himself as a songwriter and background vocalist, and across 2008 and 2009, landed credits on material by Keith Sweat (a handful of cuts on Just Me) and Ne-Yo ("She Got Her Own"). Brown wasn't as active the next few years โ he did write for Boyz II Men ("Believe Us") โ though he shifted gear during the latter half of the 2010s. During 2016 and 2017, he co-wrote songs released by Keke Palmer ("Enemiez"), Ella Mai ("10,000 Hours," "Down"), Trey Songz ("Song Goes Off"), and Mary J. Blige (including two tracks off Strength of a Woman), among other contemporary R&B artists. Signed as a recording artist to the RCA-supported Keep Cool label, Brown โ by then living in Los Angeles โ made his debut as Lucky Daye in 2018. First was "Little More Time," a Victoria Monet collaboration included on the soundtrack for Insecure's third season. Next came the single "Roll Some Mo," followed shortly thereafter by I, the song's parent EP. These six cuts, all written with and produced by D'Mile, prompted comparisons to Frank Ocean but also fell somewhere between comparatively soul-rooted progressives BJ the Chicago Kid and Daniel Caesar. ~ Andy Kellman
Call
Lucky Daye Lyrics
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Now you like to dance, I went ham on your photos (Photos)
Everything you need, hit the line though like you used to (Used to)
Pick up every time, I stay up all night
I know you've been busy, that you lookin' for a payday
Let's go break a mark, little while, take a vacay (Vacay)
Show you where I live, shotgun in the wind
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Just call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me
Just for some conversation
I'm here, tell me what you're drinkin'
Baby, you can call on me (Brrp, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just for a new sensation
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me (Oh)
You've been on my head, on my head like a toupee (Toupee)
Baby, you the shit, you the shit, let you say (You say)
I still watch the night we went out, on my GoPro (GoPro)
Now you on my mind (Yeah), and you're hard to find (Yeah)
I know you've been busy, that you lookin' for a payday (Payday)
Let's go break a mark, little while, take a vacay (Vacay)
Show you where I live, shotgun in the wind (Woo)
Give you on the ride (Brrp), hit me anytime (Yeah)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Just call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me
Just for some conversation (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm here, tell me what you're drinkin'
Baby, you can call on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just for a new sensation
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me (Oh)
Yeah, how I'm supposed to know, if you thought of me?
If you don't call (Call)
I'll make sure I'm never out of reach (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
Yeah, how I'm supposed to know, if you thought of me? (Yeah, yeah)
If you don't call (Call)
I'll make sure I'm never out of reach (Brrp)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Just call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me
Just for some conversation (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm here, tell me what you're drinkin' (Oh yeah)
Baby, you can call on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just for a new sensation
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me (Oh)
Hi, it's me, um, I think we should talk
So call me whenever you feel like talkin', okay bye
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In Lucky Daye's song "Call," the artist sings about a former lover that he misses and is always available for, with the song title serving as a constant reminder of this. The song's chorus emphasizes the idea that the lover can call on Lucky for anything: "Just for some conversation, I'm here, tell me what you're drinkin', baby you can call on me, just for a new sensation." The lyrics suggest longing for this person and the desire to reconnect with them. Lucky sings about how he has been going solo since the breakup but admits that he still remembers their night out, as evidenced by the fact that he's still watching videos on his GoPro. He also mentions that he knows the other person has been busy and focused on money, but that Lucky is willing to break from the routine and take a vacation with them. He wants them to experience his life and hopes to spend more time together.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the struggle of not knowing where one stands in a relationship. Lucky sings "Yeah, how I'm supposed to know, if you thought of me / If you don't call, I'll make sure I'm never out of reach." This line conveys the confusion that can come from being apart from someone and the anxiety of not knowing how the other person is feeling. The song ends with a voicemail recording from Lucky, encouraging the other person to call him whenever they feel like talking, although the recording is subsequently deleted.
Overall, "Call" is a heartfelt and relatable song about missing someone and longing for their affection. The song demonstrates Lucky Daye's skill as a songwriter and vocal performer, showcasing his ability to evoke emotion and connect with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Know it's been a while since you left, I been solo (Solo)
It's been a long time since you left me, and I have been alone all this while
Now you like to dance, I went ham on your photos (Photos)
I noticed that you now like to dance and I went crazy about your photos
Everything you need, hit the line though like you used to (Used to)
Whenever you need anything, feel free to call me as you used to in the past
Pick up every time, I stay up all night
I will pick up your call every time you call, and I am always awake and ready to talk
I know youโve been busy, that you looking for a payday
I understand that you have been busy and focused on making money
Let's go break a mark, little while, take a vacay (Vacay)
Let's go get things done, have fun, and take a vacation
Show you where I live, shotgun in the wind
I will show you where I live and we will have a great time together
Give you on the ride, hit me anytime
I will take you on a ride anytime you want, and you can always call me for anything
You've been on my head, on my head like a toupee (Toupee)
You have been on my mind continuously like a toupee on one's head
Baby, you the shit, you the shit, let you say (You say)
You are amazing, and I agree with you always
I still watch the night we went out, on my GoPro (GoPro)
I always watch the night we went out together on my GoPro camera
Now you on my mind (Yeah), and you're hard to find (Yeah)
Now, you are always on my mind, and it's hard to find someone like you
Yeah, how I'm supposed to know, if you thought of me?
How will I know if you're thinking about me?
If you don't call (Call)
If you don't call me
I'll make sure I'm never out of reach (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
I will always be easy to get in touch with
Hi, it's me, um, I think we should talk
I am calling you to let you know that I think we should talk
So call me whenever you feel like talkin', okay bye
Please feel free to call me anytime you want to talk. Okay, bye
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Laughs (just an expression)
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Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Darhyl Camper, David Brown, Dernst Emile Ii
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Know it's been a while since you left, I been solo (Solo)
Now you like to dance, I went ham on your photos (Photos)
Everything you need, hit the line though like you used to (Used to)
Pick up every time, I stay up all night
I know you've been busy, that you lookin' for a payday
Let's go break a mark, little while, take a vacay (Vacay)
Show you where I live, shotgun in the wind
Give you on the ride, hit me anytime
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Just call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me
Just for some conversation
I'm here, tell me what you're drinkin'
Baby, you can call on me (Brrp, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just for a new sensation
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me (Oh)
You've been on my head, on my head like a toupee (Toupee)
Baby, you the shit, you the shit, let you say (You say)
I still watch the night we went out, on my GoPro (GoPro)
Now you on my mind (Yeah), and you're hard to find (Yeah)
I know you've been busy, that you lookin' for a payday (Payday)
Let's go break a mark, little while, take a vacay (Vacay)
Show you where I live, shotgun in the wind (Woo)
Give you on the ride (Brrp), hit me anytime (Yeah)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Just call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me
Just for some conversation (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm here, tell me what you're drinkin'
Baby, you can call on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just for a new sensation
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me (Oh)
Yeah, how I'm supposed to know, if you thought of me?
If you don't call (Call)
I'll make sure I'm never out of reach (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
Yeah, how I'm supposed to know, if you thought of me? (Yeah, yeah)
If you don't call (Call)
I'll make sure I'm never out of reach (Brrp)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Just call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me
Just for some conversation (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
I'm here, tell me what you're drinkin' (Oh yeah)
Baby, you can call on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just for a new sensation
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call, call (Yeah, yeah)
Call on me (Oh)
Hi, it's me, um, I think we should talk
So call me whenever you feel like talkin', okay bye
Ha ha ha
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@bijouxgilbert103
This music need a COLORS SHOW
@joshuaharrell8027
He just got one๐๐พ
@Tiffany-gf8uq
He has one already. "Buying Time"
@Jenmag1
So beautiful to see black men utilize their vocals differently! Beautiful!
@letashea8789
His artistry is different ๐๐ฝโฅ๏ธ heโll definitely have longevity in the game
@treyhatch7108
Frank me of frank ocean a lil
@fcrawford8615
Yes! Please Stay Lucky Daye! ๐
@enflamedorchids5841
This vibe sounds like a song you would listen to when you're in a jeep ridin through a city at night, with the street lights glowing on your skin๐๐ I LOVE THIS!!
@charlottenoel8745
What a beautiful portrait. I see it oh so well
@beatricroft
Oh yes exactly ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐