Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
Call Me Irresponsible
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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Call me unreliable
Throw in undependable, too
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Well, I'm not too clever, I
I just adore you
Tell me I'm impractical
Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue
Call me irresponsible
Yes, I'm unreliable
But it's undeniably true
That I'm irresponsibly mad for you
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Girl, I'm not too clever, I
I just adore you
Call me unpredictable
Tell me that I'm so impractical
Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue
Go ahead, call me irresponsible
Yes, I'm unreliable
But it's undeniably true
I'm irresponsibly mad for you
You know it's true
Oh, baby, you do
The song "Call Me Irresponsible" is a playful and whimsical declaration of love by Michael Bublé. It begins with Bublé admitting to being irresponsible, unreliable, and undependable while questioning whether he bores his love interest with his foolish alibis. Despite all his shortcomings and imperfections, he confesses his love for the person and asks to be called unpredictable and impractical. He likens his pursuit of her to a rainbow, something beautiful and fleeting, perhaps suggesting that love itself is also beautiful but unlikely to last forever.
Bublé continues to admit his irresponsibility and unreliability, but claims that his love for her is "undeniably true" and that he is "mad" for her. The song overall is a lighthearted and fun expression of love that is both honest and self-aware. Bublé seems to be willing to laugh at his own flaws, which make him more endearing to the listener.
Overall, the song is about the universal experience of falling in love and the joyous feelings it brings, even when paired with one's own shortcomings. It is a reminder that love can be unpredictable, irrational, and even reckless, but ultimately worth it for the happiness it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me irresponsible
I confess that I am not always responsible in the way I act
Call me unreliable
I know that sometimes I can't be trusted, but I hope you will still be with me
Throw in undependable, too
Along with being unreliable, I am also admit that I'm not dependable
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
When I make excuses for my mistakes, does it frustrate you?
Well, I'm not too clever, I
I know that I am not the smartest person and I often make mistakes
I just adore you
But my love for you is endless
So, call me unpredictable
I can be unpredictable and sometimes act in unexpected ways
Tell me I'm impractical
You can point out that I am not practical and sometimes make decisions that don't seem smart
Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue
But despite that, I am drawn towards pursuing my dreams and taking risks
Call me irresponsible
I know that I might get into trouble, but my love for you is worth it
Yes, I'm unreliable
I know that I might let you down at times, but I hope you can forgive me
But it's undeniably true
One thing that is true, however, is that I am completely in love with you
That I'm irresponsibly mad for you
I am so in love with you that I act recklessly and foolishly
Go ahead, call me irresponsible
So you can call me whatever you want, but my love for you will never change
You know it's true
My love for you is real and strong, and you know that I will always be there for you
Oh, baby, you do
Because you know that you are the one who has my heart forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
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