Something Keeps Calling
Raphael Saadiq Rob Bacon Lyrics

Something keeps calling me
The singer is feeling a strong urge to do something or go somewhere.

I feel the burdens on me
The singer feels weighed down by responsibilities or troubles.

This is so heavy for me
The situation is overwhelming and difficult for the singer to handle.

You might say I can never love again
Others may express doubt about the artist's ability to love in the future.

Well you might be right, at least tonight
The artist acknowledges the possibility of not being able to love again, at least for now.

My friends say I can never pull it together
The singer's friends believe they will never be able to compose themselves.

Well they might be right, at least tonight
The singer admits that their friends may be correct, at least in the present moment.

My kids say I'll never come home again
The artist's children believe they will never return home.

And I know they're right, at least tonight
The artist acknowledges that their children may be correct, at least for now.

If I fail, my whole life goes to hell
The artist's entire life may fall apart if they fail at something important.

And it don't seem right, I need help tonight
The singer feels overwhelmed and seeks assistance or guidance to handle the situation.

My wife says I'll never have money again
The artist's partner believes they will never have financial stability again.

And she might be right, I lost tonight
The singer admits that their partner may be correct, especially after a recent loss.

My heart says I can get it all again
The singer's emotions tell them that they can regain what they have lost.

And I hope I'm right, but tonight
The singer hopes their feelings are correct, but they are unsure and overwhelmed at the moment.

The priest said, "You're gonna lose family"
A religious figure warns the artist about losing loved ones.

And he might be right, at least tonight
The artist acknowledges the possibility of the warning being accurate, at least for now.

My mind says, "You should give it up today"
The singer's logical mind tells them to give up or quit trying.

Sounds awesome, right? But not tonight
While giving up may sound appealing, the singer is not ready to do so yet.

This is forever
The situation feels like it will never end or change.

(This is so heavy on me)
The weight of the situation is overwhelming.

I'm never, ever turning back
The artist is determined to move forward and not look back.

I'm never
The singer repeats their determination to move forward and not give up.

(This is so heavy on me)
The situation continues to weigh heavily on the artist.