Number
Mongooz And The Magnet Lyrics


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I saw her working, at my regular bar,
She meets a lotta guys but she don't care who they are,
How's a guy like me supposed to stand out from the crowd,
I order complicated drinks and ask for special requests,
I tell her all my jokes with all the special effects,
But I can't help feeling like I'm still just hanging round.

I'm not a player, I'm more of a pawn,
I've played a couple games but I don't usually win,
I guess I missed the day we learnt those playground rules,
Now who'd have think it, two weeks from here,
You'd be lying naked in the bed with me,
Bodies heating, heavy breathing... (yeah, yeah, yeah)

What's your number baby, can I call you
What's your number maybe, can I call
What's your number baby, can I call you
What's your number maybe, can I call

Where's your man now, what you broke up again,
And now you're walking talking like I'm more than a friend,
Situation running back and forth inside of my own head,
Sun is falling and they're closing up the place for the night,
I'm hesitating waiting till conditions are right,
When will I know for sure, I guess I gotta try.

I'm not a player, I'm more of a pawn,
I've played a couple games but I don't usually win,
I guess I missed the day we learnt those playground rules,
Now who'd have think it, two weeks from here,
You'd be lying naked in the bed with me,
Bodies heating, heavy breathing (yeah, yeah, yeah)

What's your number baby, can I call you
What's your number maybe, can I call
What's your number baby, can I call you
What's your number maybe, can I call

Thinking about what this could be,
I see you looking at me, looking at you, looking at me
Paralysed I don't know what to do,
You see me looking at you, looking at me, looking at you,
Thinking about what this could be,
I see you looking at me, looking at you, looking at me,
Paralysed I don't know what to do,
You see me looking at you, looking at me, looking at you (Come on)

What's your number baby, can I call you
What's your number maybe, can I call
What's your number baby, can I call you
What's your number maybe, can I call

What's your number maybe, can I call you
What's your number maybe, can I call




What's your number baby, can I call you
What's your number baby, can I call

Overall Meaning

The song 'Number' by Mongooz and the Magnet is a love song that reflects the romantic struggles of the singer while trying to get the attention of a girl working at his regular bar. The singer is in love with her but feels he's just one of the many guys she meets and doesn't know how to stand out from the crowd. He tries to catch her attention by ordering complicated drinks and making her laugh with his jokes, but he still feels like he's just hanging around. The chorus of the song asks for the girl's number, expressing the singer's desire to take things further and not be just another guy in her life.


The second verse sees the singer realizing that the girl has recently broken up with her man, and he's stuck in his head, contemplating whether to make a move or not. As the night wears on, he's hesitant to do anything, wondering when he'll know for sure if the feelings are mutual. The bridge of the song is him thinking about what this could be and getting paralyzed with indecision, both staring at each other, not knowing what to do.


Overall, 'Number' is a vulnerable song about the struggles of expressing love and taking risks in a relationship. The singer is honest about his insecurities and fears, making the song relatable to anyone who's been in a similar situation. It's a slow-burning track with a catchy chorus that sticks with you long after you've heard it.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw her working, at my regular bar,
I noticed her serving drinks at my usual hangout spot.


She meets a lotta guys but she don't care who they are,
She interacts with many men but does not give them much thought.


How's a guy like me supposed to stand out from the crowd,
The singer wonders how he can make himself noticeable and unique among other guys.


I order complicated drinks and ask for special requests,
The artist tries to impress the woman by ordering unique and complex drinks and making special requests.


I tell her all my jokes with all the special effects,
The artist tells the woman jokes with added embellishments and humor.


But I can't help feeling like I'm still just hanging round.
Despite his efforts, the singer still feels like he is not making any progress in winning over the woman.


I'm not a player, I'm more of a pawn,
The singer is not skilled in the art of seduction, but is more of a beginner.


I've played a couple games but I don't usually win,
The artist has attempted to win over women before, but with little success.


I guess I missed the day we learnt those playground rules,
The artist feels like he didn't learn the basics of courtship that others seem to know naturally.


Now who'd have think it, two weeks from here,
The artist is surprised at the possibility of a future positive outcome.


You'd be lying naked in the bed with me,
The singer dreams about a future sexual encounter with the woman.


Bodies heating, heavy breathing... (yeah, yeah, yeah)
The artist imagines the passionate physical sensations during the imagined encounter.


What's your number baby, can I call you
The singer asks for the woman's phone number to potentially continue their interactions outside of the bar.


What's your number maybe, can I call
The singer continues to request the woman's number.


Where's your man now, what you broke up again,
The singer probes into the woman's history and relationship status.


And now you're walking talking like I'm more than a friend,
The artist perceives the woman as showing interest in him beyond just being acquaintances.


Situation running back and forth inside of my own head,
The artist is constantly analyzing and overthinking the situation in his mind.


Sun is falling and they're closing up the place for the night,
The night is coming to an end and the bar is closing.


I'm hesitating waiting till conditions are right,
The singer is cautious and waiting for the perfect opportunity to make a move.


When will I know for sure, I guess I gotta try.
The artist acknowledges that he cannot predict the future, but must take action and try to pursue the woman.


Thinking about what this could be,
The artist is contemplating the potential of a romantic relationship with the woman.


I see you looking at me, looking at you, looking at me
The artist and the woman exchange glances and are aware of each other's presence.


Paralysed I don't know what to do,
The singer feels frozen and unsure of how to act on his feelings.


You see me looking at you, looking at me, looking at you,
The woman is aware of the artist's gaze and they continue to observe each other.


What's your number maybe, can I call you
The singer once again asks for the woman's phone number.


What's your number baby, can I call you
The singer continues to request the woman's phone number with added affectionate language.


What's your number maybe, can I call
The singer repeats his request for the woman's phone number.




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Gyöngyi Abonyi

Nem régen voltak a művészetek völgyében:) kurva jók élőben is! Meg is lepődtem, hogy kik ezek?

Balázsi Szabolcs

Ááá, még több számot! :D

Kinga Szabó

egy új szerelem kezdete.

kicsix01

szenzááációóóós  magyar  zene!!!!!!! ráakadtam!!!

Három Atilla

kicsix01 neked senki sem hisz... :D

kicsix01

Persze hogy pécsi csapat

kicsix01

Három Atilla -Akkor ma tessék eljönni Pécsre a Trafikba!!! Akkor lehet hinni!!!! :P

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