Call It Love
Nelly Joy Lyrics
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You were the the telescope I saw through, woah.
And now I'm staring at the stars.
You were the rocket ship that took me, far into another galaxy, woah.
And now I don't know where we are.
You got me flyin' high, you got me sinkin' low, you've got me goin' places that I'd never thought I'd go.
Your gravity's got me and it's you I'm orbiting.
You can call it fallin' like a parachute,
In slow motion, say you're gonna play it cool.
I can see it in your eyes, I'm not a fool.
I call it love.
Say you like me like you like a sunny day.
Burning brightly, hoping it won't fade away.
Call it all the words that you don't want to say.
I call it love.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-loveeee.
You know we're never getting younger.
And every second we get older.
Woah.
So what are we waiting for, oooor.
You got me flyin' high, you got me sinkin' low, you've got me goin' places that I'd never thought I'd go.
If you didn't feel it, I'm pretty sure you'd leave.
I said then, I meant it, and you're still here next to me...
Yeah.
You can call it fallin' like a parachute,
In slow motion, say you're gonna play it cool.
I can see it in your eyes, I'm not a fool.
I call it love.
Say you like me like you like a sunny day.
Burning brightly, hoping it won't fade away.
Call it all the words that you don't want to say.
I call it love.
Love.
Love.
Love.
Four letters never sounded better, when you say...
Just say it already!
La-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la-la-loovvee ...
La-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la-la-loovvee ...
You can call it fallin' like a parachute,
In slow motion, say you're gonna play it cool.
I can see it in your eyes, I'm not a fool.
I call it love.
Say you like me like you like a sunny day.
Burning brightly, hoping it won't fade away.
Call it all the words that you don't want to say.
I call it love.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-loovvee.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-loovvee.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-loovvee.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.
I.
Call.
It.
Looveee.
The song "Call It Love" by Nelly Joy is a track about falling in love and the uncertainty that comes with it. It talks about the feeling of being taken to another world by a significant other, but not knowing where the relationship is headed. When the song starts, the singer reminisces about how she met her partner and how they have been like a telescope and rocket ship for her, but now she feels lost as if they're no longer in the same place. The chorus is about how she feels so deeply in love, but the uncertainty of the other person's feelings scares her. She asks the other person to just say it already, to not be scared to call it love.
Overall, the song has a cheerful and upbeat tone which is a contrast to its theme of uncertainty. The way the song is written is interesting because it shows the vulnerability and insecurity that comes with falling in love. The entire song repeats the phrase "I call it love," emphasizing how love isn't always easy to recognize and acknowledge. It's a powerful statement because the singer is sure about her feelings, but she isn't sure if her partner feels the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when I met you...
You were the telescope I saw through, woah.
And now I'm staring at the stars.
You were the rocket ship that took me, far into another galaxy, woah.
And now I don't know where we are.
The singer recalls meeting her lover and how he took her to a different world with his wit and charm; now they are together, but unsure about the current state of their relationship.
You got me flyin' high, you got me sinkin' low, you've got me goin' places that I'd never thought I'd go.
Your gravity's got me and it's you I'm orbiting.
I'm walking on a cloud, so when are you going to join me?
She feels the ups and downs of love, but is still drawn towards her lover and wants him to share her joy and happiness.
You can call it fallin' like a parachute,
In slow motion, say you're gonna play it cool.
I can see it in your eyes, I'm not a fool.
I call it love.
Say you like me like you like a sunny day.
Burning brightly, hoping it won't fade away.
Call it all the words that you don't want to say.
I call it love.
The singer wants her lover to acknowledge his feelings for her and not hide behind vague expressions, as she is certain that what they are feeling is love, and not just a passing fancy.
You know we're never getting younger.
And every second we get older.
Woah.
So what are we waiting for, oooor.
The singer realizes the importance of time and how it is slipping away, and urges her lover to take their relationship forward without any hesitation.
If you didn't feel it, I'm pretty sure you'd leave.
I said then, I meant it, and you're still here next to me...
Yeah.
The singer assures her lover that the feelings are mutual and if he didn't feel the same way, he would have left already, hinting that their love is strong and genuine.
Love.
Love.
Love.
Four letters never sounded better, when you say...
Just say it already!
La-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la-la-loovvee ...
La-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la-la---la-la-la-la-la-loovvee ...
The singer emphasizes the impact of the word 'love' and asks her lover to just say it, conveying that she wants the relationship to be open and honest.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.
I.
Call.
It.
Looveee.
The singer reiterates her conviction in the relationship and labels it as love, inviting her lover to do the same.
Contributed by Jeremiah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.