Call Me
Me'Shell Ndegeocello Lyrics


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When you want me, baby, yeah
Just call, call me
When you need me, baby, yeah
Just call me up, call me

Dial the seven digits
It's quite simple
I'll be there in a hurry
Jack, be quick, Jack, be nimble
Just call me up when you feel the need to talk
When words aren't of the essence I'll soothe you with my presence
A kiss here and there from head to toe
And when it's over call me up when you want more
You can be king for the day
I'll be the queen, let me treat you that way

When you want me, baby, yeah
Just call, call me
When you need me, baby, yeah
Just call me up, (call me up, hey) call me

Are you into this
If not we can't do that
'Cause once we get together
It's like Lena Horne singin' "Stormy Weather"
We can get loose and kinky
You be my teddy bear, forget your every care
The M-E-S-H-E to double L and I aim to please your every little fantasy
You can be king for the day
I'll be the queen, let me treat you that way

When you want me, baby, yeah
Just call, (call me up, hey) call me
When you need me, baby, yeah
Just call me up, (yes, you can) call me

When you want me, baby, yeah
Yes, I'll rush right over
And talk to you
Call me
When you need me, baby, yeah
Come here, let me talk to you, talk to you, talk to you, baby

Get loose, work out
Work up a sweat 'til you fall out
Hey, I'm in the mood for love
So we can play house
I'll treat you like Julius Caesar
Best to bet that I'll treat you like a king, ring a ding ding
Just call me up 'cause it ain't nothing but the real thing
See us dazin' glazin', so amazin'
Snugger than a bug in a rug
So let's get crazy

When you want me, baby, yeah
Just call, (call me up, hey) call me
When you need me, baby, yeah
Just call me
Just call me up and I'll be there for you (call me)

Warm rays of sun, you and me
Call me up (call me up, baby)
(Call me)
Warm rays of sun, you and me
(Just call me up)
(Me and you) me and you
(Call me)

When you want me (call me)
When you need me (call me)
When you want me (all you gotta do is call me)
When you want me (call me)
Baby, when you need me (call me)
When you want me (all you gotta do is call me)

When you want me (call me)
When you need me (call me)
(Just call, all you gotta do is call me)
When you want me (call me)
When you need me (call me)
(Just call me up) call me up (all you gotta do is call me)

Yo, dial the seven digits
It's quite simple
I'll be there in a hurry
Jack, be quick, Jack, be nimble
Call me up when you feel the need to talk
When words aren't of the essence I'll soothe you with my presence
A kiss here and there from head to toe




And when it's over call me up when you want more
Call me up, baby (call me)

Overall Meaning

In Me'Shell Ndegéocello's song "Call Me", the singer invites her lover to call her when they need her, promising to be there quickly to soothe them with her presence. She encourages them to forget their cares and become kings and queens for the day, promising to treat them the way they deserve to be treated. The lyrics are sultry and suggestive, hinting at the possibility of sexual intimacy, but convey a sense of tenderness and affection as well.


Throughout the song, Ndegéocello references various cultural icons, including Lena Horne and Julius Caesar, adding depth and cultural resonance to the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "call me up" emphasizes the idea of communication and the importance of being able to reach out to each other in times of need.


Overall, "Call Me" is a sensual and romantic song that celebrates the joys of physical and emotional intimacy in relationships, while also emphasizing the importance of communication and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

When you want me, baby, yeah
If you feel the need for my company, just hit me up.


Just call, call me
All you gotta do is give me a call.


When you need me, baby, yeah
If you need me to talk to, I'm always here.


Just call me up, call me
Just call me on the phone and we can chat.


Dial the seven digits
Just dial my phone number.


It's quite simple
It's an easy process.


I'll be there in a hurry
I'll come running to be with you quickly.


Jack, be quick, Jack, be nimble
Be fast like Jack and nimble like a cat.


Just call me up when you feel the need to talk
Whenever you feel like talking, I'm here to listen.


When words aren't of the essence I'll soothe you with my presence
If there's nothing to say, I'll calm you with my company.


A kiss here and there from head to toe
I'll give you little kisses all over your body.


And when it's over call me up when you want more
When we're done, call me if you want to do it again.


You can be king for the day
I'll treat you like royalty for a day.


I'll be the queen, let me treat you that way
I'll be your queen and treat you like a king.


Are you into this
Do you like what I'm saying?


If not we can't do that
If you're not interested, we can't do what I'm suggesting.


'Cause once we get together
Because when we're together,


It's like Lena Horne singin' "Stormy Weather"
It's like we're in the middle of a stormy situation.


We can get loose and kinky
We can get wild and adventurous.


You be my teddy bear, forget your every care
You can be my comforting teddy bear and forget about your worries.


The M-E-S-H-E to double L and I aim to please your every little fantasy
My name is Me'Shell and I want to fulfill all your desires.


Yes, I'll rush right over
I'll come to you immediately.


And talk to you
And chat with you.


Get loose, work out
Let's relax and have some fun.


Work up a sweat 'til you fall out
Let's exercise until we get tired.


Hey, I'm in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.


So we can play house
We can pretend to be a couple and act out a scenario.


I'll treat you like Julius Caesar
I'll treat you like a powerful ruler.


Best to bet that I'll treat you like a king, ring a ding ding
I guarantee that I'll treat you like royalty.


Just call me up 'cause it ain't nothing but the real thing
Just give me a call because what we have is genuine.


See us dazin' glazin', so amazin'
We'll be in a mesmerizing and appealing state.


Snugger than a bug in a rug
We'll be physically close and comfortable.


So let's get crazy
Let's be wild and have some fun.


Just call me up and I'll be there for you (call me)
Just give me a call and I'll be there to support you.


Warm rays of sun, you and me
We'll bask in the warm sunlight together.


Are you into this (call me)
Do you want to do this? If so, call me.


When you want me (all you gotta do is call me)
When you need me, just call me.


Baby, when you need me (call me)
Whenever you need me, just call me.


Yo, dial the seven digits
Hey, just call my phone number.


(call me up, all you gotta do is call me)
Just call me up whenever you want to talk.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO

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