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't You Call Me
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
Macy Gray's Why Didn't You Call Me is a song about disappointment and confusion following a night of what seemed to be a great start to a new relationship. Throughout the song, the singer expresses her frustration and confusion about why her love interest did not reach out to her after their date. In the first verse, the singer reminisces about their night together and how it was "outta sight." She specifically mentions that they "got something started" which implies that they may have even been intimate.
In the second verse, the singer is waiting "by the phone" but never receives a call. She is lost in thought, thinking about their "first kiss" on their "first date." The chorus repeats the same question several times, asking, "Why didn't you call me?" This repetition drives home the singer's intense confusion and disappointment about the situation.
The bridge of the song touches on the singer's frustration with the lack of communication. She admits that she's "resorted to hanging up on you" because she doesn't know any other way to talk to him. The song ends with the singer expressing that she believed that he would be "my man, my lover, my friend" but the relationship ended suddenly and without explanation.
Overall, Why Didn't You Call Me is a relatable song that captures the disappointment and confusion that can come with a self-perceived great date that goes nowhere. The song's catchy yet melancholic vibe matches the emotions the singer is conveying in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
We went out one night
We had a date one night
Everything went right
The date went well and nothing went wrong
We got something started
We started a relationship or a connection
It was outta sight
It was amazing, beyond expectations
We had such a good time
We both enjoyed each other's company
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I expected you to contact me after our date and I wonder why you didn't
I thought I'd see you again
I assumed that our connection would continue and we would meet each other soon
By the phone I wait
I'm waiting for your call to come in by the phone
String into space
I'm staring into the emptiness, expecting a call or message from you
Thinking about our first kiss
I'm reminiscing about the special moment when we kissed for the first time
Out on our first date
Our first date together, where we had a good time
Why don't you call me again?
I want to know why you haven't contacted me after our first date and desire to continue our connection
And I'm gonna ask
I plan to inquire about why you never called me again
When I see you again
Next time we meet, I plan to ask you about it
Thought you would be my man my lover my friend
I believed that you were a potential romantic partner as well as a close friend who cares about me
I never thought it would end so quickly
I didn't expect our connection to fade away this quickly and I'm surprised it did
I've resorted to
I have no other option, but to
Hanging up on you
I'm intentionally ending our phone call to get your attention
I know you know it's me
You recognize that it's me calling
How else will I talk to you
I have no other means of communication to reach you
We thought we had a good thing going
We both believed that we had a strong connection
Hey! Why didn't you call me?
I'm left wondering why you haven't called
I thought I'd see you
I assumed that I'd have the chance to see you again
I thought I'd see you again
I expected to meet with you again and I'm disappointed that it didn't happen
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, 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