Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Why Didn
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Everything went right
We got something started
It was outta sight
We had such a good time
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I thought I'd see you again
String into space
Thinking about our first kiss
Out on our first date
We had such a good time
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I thought I'd see you again
Why don't you call me again?
And I'm gonna ask
When I see you again
Thought you would be my man my lover my friend
I never thought it would end so quickly
It would end
I've resorted to
Hanging up on you
I know you know it's me
How else will I talk to you
We had such a good time
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I thought I'd see you again
Why don't you call me again?
And I'm gonna ask
When I see you again
Thought you would be my man my lover my friend
I never thought it would end so quickly
We had such a good time
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I thought I'd see you
I thought I'd see you
I thought I'd see you again
The lyrics of "Why Didn't You Call Me" by Macy Gray tells a story about a woman who went out with someone and they hit it off well. They had a great time together, and she thought she would see him again. However, he never called her back, leaving her waiting and wondering why. The lyrics portray a sense of disappointment and confusion about the lack of communication and missed opportunity for a potential relationship.
The song's lyrics suggest that the woman is interested in finding out why this person never called her back as she believed they had a good time together. She spends her time waiting for him to call, hoping to see him again. Eventually, she resorts to calling him, but he still does not answer her calls. She wonders why he would tease her by not following up with something more if he did not want a real relationship. The lyrics also suggest that the woman thought their connection had potential to develop into a romantic relationship, but it ended quickly as he did not show any interest in continuing it.
Overall, the song evokes a sense of longing and disappointment with undercurrents of confused frustrated sadness. Macy Gray has captured the feeling of that particular kind of attraction that seems to ignite on all cylinders, only to fall ignominiously short.
Line by Line Meaning
We went out one night
We went on a date or hung out together one evening
Everything went right
The date or hangout went perfectly with no issues or conflicts
We got something started
We began a romantic relationship or started to develop feelings for each other
It was outta sight
The experience was amazing, incredible or beyond expectations
We had such a good time
We enjoyed spending time together and had a positive experience
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I expected/hoped to hear from you after our date/hangout but you never reached out to me
I thought I'd see you again
I believed that we would meet up or communicate again after our first interaction
By the phone I wait
I am eagerly waiting for your call or message by the phone
String into space
I stare at the phone, looking at the empty space where your call/message should be
Thinking about our first kiss
I am reminiscing or fantasizing about the first time we kissed each other
Out on our first date
I am thinking about the first time we went out together for a romantic or friendly meeting
Why don't you call me again?
I feel disappointed that you didn't contact me again, and I want to know why
And I'm gonna ask
I plan to confront you about not calling me and ask for an explanation
Thought you would be my man my lover my friend
I had high hopes that we would pursue a romantic relationship and become close companions
I never thought it would end so quickly
I didn't expect our interactions to come to an end so suddenly or abruptly
I've resorted to hanging up on you
I have tried contacting you, and in frustration or anger, I have started to hang up on you when you don't answer
I know you know it's me
I suspect that even if I don't say anything, you can recognize my voice when I call
How else will I talk to you
I have no other way to communicate with you besides calling you
We had such a good time
I remember enjoying our time together and having a great experience
I thought I'd see you again
I anticipated that we would meet up, hang out, or talk again soon after our last interaction
I thought I'd see you
I expected to continue seeing or communicating with you
I thought I'd see you again
I believed that our relationship would continue or grow stronger beyond our first date/hangout
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MACY GRAY, JEREMY RUZUMNA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
We went out one night
Everything went right
We got something started
It was outta sight
We had such a good time
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I thought I'd see you again
By the phone I wait
Staring into space
Thinking about our first kiss
Out on our first date
We had such a good time
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I thought I'd see you again
Why don't you call me again?
And I'm gonna ask
When I see you again
Thought you would be my man, my lover, my friend
I never thought it would end so quickly
It would end.
I've resorted to
Hanging up on you
I know you know it's me but,
How else will I talk to you
We had such a good time
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I thought I'd see you again
Why don't you call me again?
And I'm gonna ask
When I see you again
Thought you would be my man, my lover, my friend
I never thought
It would end so quickly
It would end.
We had such a good time
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I thought I'd see you
I thought I'd see you
I thought I'd see you again
@rightweaponry908
Macy is literally everything people say they want, she's already it and BEEN it for a long time give this woman her flowers💐
@laboy14
Agreed!!! Much deserved
@sammymcfone8281
Speech
@sammymcfone8281
I hate myself. Sorry 😊
@carolm9996
Love her voice, her style and her vibe
@omarlopez5749
The first time I heard Macy Gray I fell in love with her voice. It's not fair that she didn't get the recommendation she truly deserves. I love her husky soft voice that brings joy when listening to her sing.
@GooglSucksDisk
Recognition?
Commendation?
Yes, she was looked over.
@algeriano01
same here!! I was like : THIS is the voice I was looking for
@medicalyuki
this song is still one of my favourites after all these years. thank you macy for the great music =)
@ambalypuff6598
OMG I loved this album as a kid, I remember listening to this album all the time with my mom