Call Me
Native People Lyrics


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I've seen your face before
And I'll probably see it again
You've caught my hand once or twice
Back when you're mad and we're friends
I've not asked much of you before and I can't see where this will end
Somehow I've got you on my mind
I try to take it in
And if you were and if you are the only thing
Well I can't be around you, it's distracting
And if you were and if you are what I think
I'm sorry I'll go, you'll haunt me
And it's

They said you're only made of words,
You took something you hurt
To try to make it better than this.
You said we're friends
Like the only life you've led

I've made my mind up and it's so close to the flame
You're not thinking about the one who gets the blame
You think, think this is a game
When I lose, I lose everything
And it's

They said you're only made of words,
You took something you hurt
To try to make it better than this.
You said we're friends,
Like the only life you've led
And it's

They said you're only made of words,
You took something you hurt
To try to make it better than this.
You said we're friends,
Like the only life you've led

You said you'd call me,
But didn't call back,
You never call back...

You said you'd call me,
But didn't call back,
You never call back...

You said you'd call me,
But didn't call back,
You never call back...

You said you'd call me,
But didn't call back,
You never call back...
Yes...

They said you're only made of words,
You took something you hurt
To try to make it better than this.
You said we're friends,
Like the only life you've led
And it's

They said you're only made of words,
You took something you hurt
To try to make it better than this.




You said we're friends,
Like the only life you've led

Overall Meaning

The Native People’s song “Call Me” is a heart-wrenching ballad that is full of raw emotions and an unrequited longing for someone. The opening lines of the song reveal that the singer has seen the person before and will likely see them again in the future. The person in question has caught the singer’s hand once or twice when they were angry, and they have been friends before. The singer is honest in saying that they have not asked much of this person before, and they cannot see where their relationship will end up. Despite this, the person is on the singer’s mind, and they try to take it all in.


As the song progresses, the singer’s emotions become more intense as they reveal that the person is the only thing distracting them. The singer acknowledges that they should not be around this person if they are the only thing on their mind. As the chorus begins, the singer seems to be struggling with their feelings, saying that if the person is who they think they are, then they are sorry and will go away, but they will also haunt them.


The middle section of the song talks about something the person did that hurt the singer. They took something and tried to make it better, but it only made things worse. The person claimed that they were friends with the singer, but it feels as though the person has only led one life, and that life was with the singer. The chorus repeats itself once more, and the song’s ending is a plea for the person to call the singer back. The overall message of this song is that unrequited love is painful, and it seems like the singer is struggling to move on from their feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I've seen your face before
I have encountered you before and recognized your appearance


And I'll probably see it again
I presume that I will have the opportunity to see it once more


You've caught my hand once or twice
You've grasped my hand in times when you were angry and during our friendship


Back when you're mad and we're friends
During the times when you are upset and when we have a strong bond


I've not asked much of you before and I can't see where this will end
I have not made many requests to you in the past and I cannot predict the final outcome of our relationship


Somehow I've got you on my mind
In some way, you have been occupying my thoughts


I try to take it in
I attempt to comprehend the situation and the feelings I have for you


And if you were and if you are the only thing
If you were and continue to be the sole focus of my thoughts


Well, I can't be around you, it's distracting
I am unable to be in your presence as it is a disruption and hinders my focus


And if you were and if you are what I think
If you are exactly what I believe you to be


I'm sorry I'll go, you'll haunt me
I regretfully must leave, as your presence will linger in my thoughts


They said you're only made of words
Rumors suggest that you only speak but do not act


You took something you hurt
You possessed something and harmed it


To try to make it better than this
You tried to repair it and make it better than it currently is


You said we're friends
You stated that we are close acquaintances


Like the only life you've led
As though we are the only significant experience in your life


I've made my mind up and it's so close to the flame
I have decided on what to do, even though it may be dangerous


You're not thinking about the one who gets the blame
You are not taking into consideration the one who will be held responsible


You think, think this is a game
You perceive this situation as a mere game or entertainment


When I lose, I lose everything
When I fail or encounter loss, it has vast repercussions


They said you're only made of words
Rumors suggest that you only speak but do not act


You took something you hurt
You possessed something and harmed it


To try to make it better than this
You attempted to repair it and make it better than it currently is


You said we're friends
You declared that we are close acquaintances


Like the only life you've led
As though we are the only significant experience in your life


You said you'd call me
You promised to contact me


But didn't call back
You failed to fulfill your promise of return communication


You never call back...
You often do not respond to my attempts at contact


Yes...
An exclamation of confirmation, acknowledgement or agreement


They said you're only made of words
Rumors suggest that you only speak but do not act


You took something you hurt
You possessed something and harmed it


To try to make it better than this
You attempted to repair it and make it better than it currently is


You said we're friends
You declared that we are close acquaintances


Like the only life you've led
As though we are the only significant experience in your life




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Comments from YouTube:

Philip Graham

Does anyone please know what happened to this band? They just dropped bangers then dipped

Philip Graham

Sam Bailey jheez mate thanks so much. I literally had tickets to go see them in Newcastle about 4 years ago but was never able to go. Then I heard nothing from them. Been literally searching all that time. Thanks a lot!

Vallitrix

They rebranded and are now called The Dryas, who are equally as awesome. Check out Boy and Make You Mine!

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