In August of 2002, the group upped the rock quotient on its second album (and first for In the Red), Time Bomb High School, and the group landed a high-profile gig opening for Swedish garage wunderkinds the Hives on their North American tour. Alex Greene dropped out as a full-time group member by the time 2004's Too Much Guitar was released, though he did appear on the disc as a guest musician, and the band followed its release with more touring, both as a headliner and once again as opener for the Hives. The band also gained another well-known champion in Little Steven Van Zandt, who gave the band frequent airplay on his syndicated radio show. In September 2005 Reigning Sound released Home for Orphans through Sympathy for the Record Industry. It featured reworked versions of Too Much Guitar material along with some unreleased tracks.
Their album Abdication… For Your Love was originally available in 2011 solely as a promotional giveaway, but was given a wide release in 2019 on Merge Records.
Call Me
Reigning Sound Lyrics
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I'll tell you everything you want to know and there ain't no fee, no
You can call me anytime you want to
You can call me anytime you need to
I'll be waiting right here by my telephone
Alright, hey!
Ain't got nowhere to be so baby give me a call, yeah
If you want me you can call me
You can call me anytime you want me
I'll be waiting right here by my telephone
You can call me anytime you want to
You can call me anytime you need to
I'll be waiting right here by my telephone
Well why pay for their advice when you can get it for free, yeah
I'll tell you everything you want to know and there ain't no fee, no
You can call me anytime you want to
You can call me anytime you need to
I'll be waiting right here by my telephone
Oh baby call me, yeah
You can call me baby, yeah
You can call me
You can call me
In Reigning Sound's song Call Me, the singer flaunts his willingness to offer advice and support to his love interest, free of cost. He emphasizes that there's no need to pay anyone else for what he can offer - a message that comes across as both confident and caring. The repeated refrain of "You can call me anytime you want to" underscores the theme of availability, while the upbeat instrumentals showcase the singer's eagerness to connect with his partner.
Without context, the lyrics can also be interpreted as a flirty invitation to spend time together. The lines "Ain't got nowhere to be so baby give me a call" and "Come on over to my house we can have us a ball" suggest that the singer is excited to hang out with his love interest and is open to initiating contact. While there's certainly an element of romantic attraction present in the lyrics, the overarching message seems to be one of support and connection.
Interestingly, the song was originally released in 2005 on the album "Home for Orphans," but gained renewed popularity over a decade later when it was featured in a 2017 iPhone commercial. It showcases the enduring appeal of Reigning Sound's music, and serves as a testament to the timeless quality of their sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby why pay for their advice when you can get it for free, yeah
You don't need to pay others for advice because I can tell you everything you want to know for free.
I'll tell you everything you want to know and there ain't no fee, no
I am willing to give you any information you seek without asking for payment in return.
You can call me anytime you want to
You have the freedom to reach out to me whenever you desire.
You can call me anytime you need to
If you're in need of help or guidance, don't hesitate to call me.
I'll be waiting right here by my telephone
I'll eagerly await your call near my phone so I can assist you promptly.
Ain't got nowhere to be so baby give me a call, yeah
I am readily available and free to talk, so feel free to reach out to me.
Now come on over to my house we can have us a ball, uh
If you come to my house, we can have a great time together.
If you want me you can call me
If you need me, don't hesitate to give me a call.
You can call me anytime you want me
Feel free to call me whenever you need my help or company.
Oh baby call me, yeah
I'm excited and eager to hear from you, so don't hesitate to reach out.
You can call me baby, yeah
I don't mind or object to being called 'baby' and I'll always be available to talk.
You can call me
My phone is always open for your call, so don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.