Call Me Up
Reevah Lyrics
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to tell me you’re ok
Another sunrise, meets another day
Waking up and shutting down
Turn your frown from upside down
Play by the rules, get a nine to five
Tell your husband your so satisfied
Cross my heart and hope to die
I don’t want to be like you
Break it down, crash it all around
For one day, it’ll not be this way
I’ll do me, and you do you
And you get to choose
You get to choose, you
Breaking out, set me free
You know you can’t define me
I’m so much more, than what you take me for
Break my back to rage against this unfolding war
Take a sip, let it slip
I've said too much but it’s worth it
Who am I to break the rules?
A mother, a fighter
Yeah, I’ll walk all over you
I don’t want to be like you
Break it down, crashing it all around
For one day, it’ll not be this way
I’ll do me, and you do you
And you get to choose
You get to choose, you
Live your life, free
For one day it’ll not be this way
Change society
Yeah you get to choose,
You get to choose, you
I don’t want to be like you
Break it down, crashing all around
For one day, it’ll not be this way
I’ll do me, and you do you
And you get to choose
You get to choose, you
The opening lines of Reevah’s song "Call Me Up" address the simple yet important act of checking on someone’s well-being: "Call me up, to tell me you’re okay. Another sunrise, meets another day." The next few lines seem to segue into a commentary on societal expectations: "Waking up and shutting down. Turn your frown from upside down. Play by the rules, get a nine to five. Tell your husband you’re so satisfied." The implication is that people are often resigned to a monotonous life of routine and societal expectations, but it almost seems like the tone of the song shifts with the following line: "Cross my heart and hope to die" - almost as if Reevah is alluding to the idea that these societal expectations are suffocating, and a person would rather die than abide by them.
The chorus then brings the message home: "I don’t want to be like you. Break it down, crash it all around. For one day, it’ll not be this way. I’ll do me, and you do you. And you get to choose. You get to choose." Here, Reevah is advocating for individuality and breaking free from conformity. The second verse furthers this message: "Breaking out, set me free. You know you can’t define me. I’m so much more, than what you take me for. Break my back to rage against this unfolding war." Again, Reevah seems to be saying that people are more than just what society expects of them, and the "unfolding war" could be interpreted as the struggle to be true to oneself in a world that incentivizes homogeneity. The final lines of the song hammer this message home: "Live your life, free. For one day it’ll not be this way. Change society. Yeah, you get to choose."
In summary, Reevah’s "Call Me Up" is a call for individuality and authenticity. The song interrogates societal conventions and encourages listeners to break free from them and choose their own path in life, a message that is particularly resonant in the contemporary climate.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me up, to tell me you’re ok
Contact me to let me know that you are okay and doing well.
Another sunrise, meets another day
A new day has arrived, just like every other day.
Waking up and shutting down
Starting and ending each day.
Turn your frown from upside down
Switch your expression from a frown to a smile.
Play by the rules, get a nine to five
Follow society's norms and work a 9-5 job.
Tell your husband you're so satisfied
Tell your spouse that you are content with your life.
Cross my heart and hope to die
Making a solemn vow, promising to keep your word.
I don’t want to be like you
I don't want to live my life the way you do.
Break it down, crash it all around
Breaking free from societal norms and making a change.
For one day, it’ll not be this way
A day will come where things will be different and not the same as they are now.
I’ll do me, and you do you
I will live my life my way, and you should live yours your own way.
And you get to choose
You have a choice in how you live your life.
Breaking out, set me free
Escaping and freeing oneself from societal norms.
You know you can’t define me
Others cannot control or define who I am.
I’m so much more than what you take me for
I am more complex and layered than how others perceive me.
Break my back to rage against this unfolding war
Fighting against the unending battle of societal norms and expectations.
Take a sip, let it slip
Relaxing and letting go of worries and stresses.
I've said too much but it’s worth it
Speaking one's mind and being honest, even if it may be too much for some.
Who am I to break the rules?
Questioning the validity and fairness of societal norms and wondering if it is okay to go against them.
A mother, a fighter
Being both nurturing and protective of those important to you.
Yeah, I’ll walk all over you
Being confident and unafraid to assert oneself above others.
Live your life, free
Live your life without restriction.
Change society
Working to make a positive difference and impact on society.
Yeah, you get to choose
You have the power to choose how you want to live your life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aoife Boyle, Brian Doherty, Matt Weir
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniel B
Absolute gem of a song!
me you
Love this artist. Love this new song!
ALICE LA
Love it reevah 💓💗💞💕💘💖💝🦩🌺🌸🍭🏩🎠
Chris Colton
class video and great song!
Roisin Bradley
This is Moya B and I love eeeee it!!!!!!💗
garrett boyle
Cracker video and tune!
Carolyne Volpe Curley
Outstanding
SoopTheDoop
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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