I Just Called To Say I Love You
Papetti Fausto Lyrics


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No New Year's Day to celebrate
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring
No song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
But what it is, is something true
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high
No warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun
No Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do




I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fausto Papetti's "I Just Called to Say I Love You" convey a heartfelt message of love and affection. The song begins by acknowledging that there are no special occasions or holidays to mark the day, but despite this, the singer feels the need to express his love. The absence of these external markers of time emphasizes the simplicity and sincerity of the message that follows. The lyrics then go on to describe the absence of seasonal changes and other events, but the singer remains resolute in his desire to express his love. He believes that the three simple words "I love you" can fill the heart more than anything else. The repetition of the phrase "I just called to say" emphasizes the simplicity of the act of expressing love and reinforces the idea that it is something that can be done anytime, anywhere.


The song's simplicity and directness were in line with the musical climate of the 1980s. The decade was marked by a focus on pop ballads and power ballads that relied on heartfelt, personal lyrics to connect with audiences. Stevie Wonder, who wrote the song, was a master of this style, having written many hits that relied on simple, direct expressions of emotion. "I Just Called to Say I Love You" was one of his most successful, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries and earning him an Academy Award for Best Original Song.


Line by Line Meaning

No New Year's Day to celebrate
There is no significant occasion to be excited about.


No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There aren't any gifts or treats to offer as a token of affection.


No first of spring
The beginning of spring, the time of rebirth and rejuvenation, is absent.


No song to sing
There isn't any melody to lift the spirits and express feelings.


In fact here's just another ordinary day
It's just a typical, unexceptional day with nothing remarkable happening.


No April rain
The rains of April, which represent renewal and regeneration, are absent.


No flowers bloom
There are no colorful blossoms that usually signify beauty and life.


No wedding Saturday within the month of June
There is no wedding to attend in the month known for marriages.


But what it is, is something true
However, what I want to convey is genuine and real.


Made up of these three words that I must say to you
Expressing my sentiment requires only saying three words: I love you.


No summer's high
Despite the warmth of summer, there is no rush of excitement or elation.


No warm July
The usually scorching month of July doesn't evoke any strong feelings.


No harvest moon to light one tender August night
There is no full moon that typically signifies abundance and fulfillment.


No autumn breeze
The gentle, refreshing winds of autumn are not present.


No falling leaves
The vibrant foliage, which usually heralds the onset of autumn, is not here.


Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
Winter is already setting in, and birds do not have enough time to fly south for warmth.


No Libra sun
The sun sign of Libra, which signifies balance and harmony, has gone.


No Halloween
The spooky festival of Halloween is not being observed.


No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
There is no Thanksgiving, and the joy that Christmas brings has not yet arrived.


But what it is, though old so new
Despite being an old and familiar phrase, it still holds significant value and meaning.


To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
These three words have the power to touch your heart in a way that nothing else can.


And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I am expressing my love with all sincerity and earnestness.


I just called to say how much I care, I do
I am emphasizing that my care and concern are genuine and heartfelt.


And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby, of my heart
I reiterate that this expression of love and concern comes directly from the depths of my being.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER

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