The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and have sold 17 million albums total. After their success waned in the late 1980s, the band split up in 1989 and its members pursued other musical endeavours including group and solo efforts. Brad Gillis and Kelly Keagy teamed up with bassist Gary Moon and released an album without the other original band members in 1995, but the band soon re-united to release two new albums in the latter half of the decade.
Jack Blades (bass/vocals)
Brad Gillis (guitars)
Kelly Keagy (drums/vocals)
Joel Hoekstra (guitars)
Christian Cullen (keyboards)
Call My Name
Night Ranger Lyrics
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I hear you call my name
And I hear that now you spend your life feeling pity
But who am I to blame
I see that some things never change
Summer kisses never last through September
I thought you'd understand
Guess it was part of your plan
The tender moments were part of your plan
I hear you call my name
I hear you call out to me
I hear you call my name
I hear you call out to me
Your silhouette always appears in my window
I close my eyes and hear
The applause of at least a thousand different strangers
And everyone seems sincere
Or did you notice, was it you that I hear?
I hear you call my name
I hear you call out to me
I hear you call my name
I hear you call out to me
I told you once before if you close that door
I'll be gone, yeah yeah
I won't be back for more, I learned before
It's the past, it's the path, it's forgotten
I hear you call
I hear you call out to me
I hear you call my name
I hear you call out to me
I hear you call my name
I hear you call my name
I hear your voice it was the sound of the city
I hear you call my name
I hear you call my name
"Call My Name " is a song that describes a relationship that has ended, but one person still longs for the other. The opening lines show that the singer can hear the voice of their former partner over the bustling sound of the city. The person is calling their name, and although the singer acknowledges that the partner is now living a life of regret, they refuse to take the blame for what went wrong in the relationship. The lyrics also suggest that some things never change.
"Summer kisses never last through September," the singer laments, revealing that their relationship was more about physical affection than true love. The singer thought that their partner understood that holding hands isn't exclusively for lovers, but seemingly, the partner saw things differently. Ultimately, the tender moments were a part of the partner's plan. The singer acknowledges that even though they've moved on, they still hear their former partner's voice, and they can't escape the memories of their relationship.
The lyrics "Your silhouette always appears in my window" and "I close my eyes and hear the applause of at least a thousand different strangers" suggest that the singer has tried to replace their previous partner with someone else, but they're not successful. Even though the singer encounters numerous people, they always hear their partner's voice, and their silhouette always reappears. The ending lines of the song repeat the chorus, emphasizing how the singer recognizes their partner's voice and name.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear your voice over the sound of the city
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, your voice stands out to me
I hear you call my name
You're calling out to me and I can hear it
And I hear that now you spend your life feeling pity
I've heard that you've been living a life of regret and sorrow
But who am I to blame
I don't feel like I can take responsibility for your situation
I see that some things never change
It seems like certain things remain constant, no matter what
Summer kisses never last through September
The love and passion we once shared always fades away in time
I thought you'd understand
I believed that you would comprehend this fact as well
That holding hands ain't exclusive to lovers
Physical touch is not just limited to romantic partners
Guess it was part of your plan
Perhaps you had a hidden motive for our physical intimacy
The tender moments were part of your plan
You intentionally used moments of affection to achieve your goals
Your silhouette always appears in my window
I can see your shadow in my window even when you're not physically present
I close my eyes and hear
Even when I shut my eyes, I'm reminded of you
The applause of at least a thousand different strangers
I can hear the sound of many people cheering and applauding
And everyone seems sincere
All those people sound genuine and authentic
Or did you notice, was it you that I hear?
I wonder if it was actually you who made that noise that I heard
I told you once before if you close that door
I warned you earlier that if you shut me out of your life
I'll be gone, yeah yeah
I would leave and never come back
I won't be back for more, I learned before
I know from experience that returning to you would not bring any positive outcomes
It's the past, it's the path, it's forgotten
I understand that our relationship is now a thing of the past and it's better to let it go
I hear you call
I'm still able to hear the sound of your voice
I hear you call out to me
You're reaching out to me and hoping that I respond
I hear your voice it was the sound of the city
Your voice was distinct and recognizable against the backdrop of the urban noise
I hear you call my name
You keep calling out to me, and I can hear it loud and clear
I hear you call my name
Your voice echoes in my head, and I can't seem to escape it
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACK BLADES
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