A native of Philadelphia, David Bowden was musically inclined as a youngster. He learned to play drums and sang regularly. Raised in a religious household, he didn't get into secular music until his late teenage years, and eventually absorbed a wide breadth of genres. He got into the music industry as a demo vocalist and songwriter at Philly's historic Sigma Sound Studios. With no desire to become a recording artist himself, Bowden co-wrote material for the likes of Rosie Bondz, Natalie Imani, Aaron Camper (including the 2016 single "Guns and Roses"), and Tierra Whack (such as the 2017 single "Child Please" and 2018's "Pretty Ugly").
After surviving a severely debilitating three-year fight with a rare esophageal disorder, Bowden felt inspired to start keeping his songs to himself, and signed a digital distribution deal with Human Re Sources. He made his recorded debut as Pink Sweat$ in July 2018 with "Honesty" and "No Replacing You," a pair of heartfelt, unvarnished ballads that sharply contrasted with commercial R&B. Both songs appeared that November on Volume 1, his first EP. The similarly direct and brief Volume 2 arrived the following March. A steady stream of singles appeared over the next two years including the 2020 ballad "17" and the bouncy "Ride with Me." While he was issuing these singles and shorter projects, work was being done towards the release of his official debut studio album, Pink Planet. To satiate fans waiting for the LP's release, Pink Sweat$ offered up The Prelude in July 2020. A collection of select songs from the still-forming album, the EP was preceded by the pleading, passionate single "Not Alright" the previous month. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
Call Me
Pink Sweat$ Lyrics
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I'm still troubled in my mind sometimes
Since you left girl
Since you left, yeah
I can′t lie
Your body fresh up on my mind girl
When I'm with her, when I'm with her
You were too drunk couldn't go home
I′m calling you out, come over
Let's make love shorty
Let′s make love shorty
Like we did way back then
I know you been reminiscing
Call me your shorty
Just call me your shorty
I miss what we did
Lately I been reminiscing
I can't lie
Your scent still on my clothes
And I still like it
I still like it
I can′t lie
She don't try the things you try
And I don't like it
I don′t like it
You′re so young couldn't grow up
You were too drunk couldn′t go home
I'm calling you out, come over
Let′s make love shorty
Let's make love shorty
Like we did way back then
I know you been reminiscing
Call me your shorty
Just call me your shorty
Yeah I miss what we did
Lately I been reminiscing
The lyrics of Pink Sweat$'s song "Call Me" express the singer's nostalgic longing for a past relationship. He admits to still feeling troubled in his mind sometimes since his former girlfriend left him. He can't help but think of her whenever he's with someone else which makes him want to call her and ask her to come over to make love, just like they used to. He misses her so much that he asks her to call him "shorty" because it reminds him of the good times they shared together. The singer admits that he can't get over her scent that is still on his clothes. He compares his current girlfriend to his former one and can't help but feel disappointed that she doesn't try the things his ex-girlfriend did.
The song describes a common feeling of missing someone you used to be close with. The singer's longing for his past lover is a relatable experience that most people have gone through at some point in their lives. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and they convey a sense of emotional vulnerability and open-hearted honesty.
Overall, Pink Sweat$'s "Call Me" is a heartfelt song that stirs up emotions of nostalgia and yearning. Its catchy chorus and stripped-down instrumental arrangement make it a memorable and emotional track that will resonate with anyone who has lost someone they loved.
Line by Line Meaning
I can′t lie
I have to be honest
I'm still troubled in my mind sometimes
I still have unresolved feelings
Since you left girl
Since you left me
Since you left, yeah
It's been tough without you
Your body fresh up on my mind girl
I still think about your body
When I'm with her, when I'm with her
Even when I'm with someone else
You′re so young couldn't grow up
You were immature
You were too drunk couldn't go home
You made poor decisions while drunk
I′m calling you out, come over
I want to see you
Let's make love shorty
Let's have a brief sexual encounter
Like we did way back then
Just like in the past
I know you been reminiscing
I know you've been thinking about it too
Call me your shorty
Refer to me as your lover
Just call me your shorty
Just call me your lover
I miss what we did
I miss our past sexual encounters
Lately I been reminiscing
I've been thinking about our past too
Your scent still on my clothes
I still smell like you
And I still like it
I still enjoy the smell
She don't try the things you try
My current partner isn't like you
And I don't like it
I don't enjoy it
Writer(s): David Bowden, Graham Andrew Muron
Contributed by Ryan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JosiahPreston
EDIT: wow thanks for the likes!! Appreciate it!
LYRICS:
I cant lie , i'm still troubled in my mind
Since you left girl, since you left yeah
I cant lie, your body fresh up on my mind
When im with her, when im with her
You so young, couldnt go on
You so drunk, couldnt go home
Now Im calling you up, come over
CHORUS
Lets make love shawty, lets make love shawty
How we did, way back when
I know you been reminiscing
Call me up shawty, just call me up shawty
Yeah I miss what we did, lately Ive been reminiscing
I cant lie, your scent's still on my clothes yeah
I still like it, I still like it
I cant lie, she don't try the things you try, yeah
I dont like it, I dont like it, no
You so so young couldnt go on
You so drunk, couldnt go home
Now Im calling you up, come over
@luci4397
[Verse 1]
I can't lie i'm still troubled in my mind sometimes
Since you left girl, since you left girl
I can't lie your body fresh up on my mind
When i'm, when i'm with her, when i'm with her
[Hook]
You so young couldn't go home, you so drunk couldn't go home
I'm calling you up come over
[Chorus]
Let's make love shawty, let's make love shawty
Like we did way back when I know you've been reminiscing
Call me up shawty, just call me up shawty
Yeah I miss what we did lately I've been reminiscing
[Verse 2]
I can't lie your scent's still on my clothes
I still like it I still like it
I can't lie she don't try the things you try
I don't like it I don't like it
[Hook]
You so young couldn't go home you so drunk couldn't go home
I'm calling you up come over
[Chorus]
Let's make love shawty, let's make love shawty
Like we did way back when I know you've been reminiscing
Call me up shawty, just call me up shawty
Yeah I miss what we did lately I've been reminiscing
@CatchEmAllFishingZakCatchEm
sick music bro. absolutely love it. wish i could post it on my youtube channel instead of just shouting you out on instagram. keep it up stud, love all your music
@lali7442
why are the best songs always the shortest ? :(
@orangedidierhungley8456
Better sweet & short
@user-is1fp3er2j
Yes i think so too..
@Bubblynoodlez
Khalid and Weeknd vibes. I absolutely love your voice! I hope you get noticed more
@Spacedoutserver
with a little bit of frank ocean mixed in there .
@charityskidd
Rosydreams I was just finna comment this
@liv1199
A little bit of The Weekend too 🔥
@samsongentry5608
And more talented then both😂
@athirstysapphic7775
Post malone