Hotline Bling
Ruben Colaci Lyrics
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You used to, you used to
Yeah
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
Ever since I left the city you
Got a reputation for yourself now
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
Cause ever since I left the city, you
Started wearing less and goin' out more
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
Ever since I left the city, you, you, you
You and me, we just don't get along
You make me feel like I did you wrong
Going places where you don't belong
Ever since I left the city, you
You got exactly what you asked for
Running out of pages in your passport
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
And I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
These days, all I do is
Wonder if you're bendin' over backwards for someone else
Wonder if you're rolling up a Backwoods for someone else
Doing things I taught you, gettin' nasty for someone else
You don't need no one else
You don't need nobody else, no
Why you never alone?
Why you always touching road?
Used to always stay at home, be a good girl
You was in the zone, yeah
You should just be yourself
Right now, you're someone else
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
And I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
Ever since I left the city...
In Ruben Colaci's song Hotline Bling, the lyrics suggest a tale of a failed romantic relationship. The song is about a former lover who used to call the singer on his cell phone late at night when she needed love. The chorus "I know when that hotline bling, that can only mean one thing" refers to the singer's ex, who only reaches out to him when she needs something. Although the singer has left the city, his ex-girlfriend has become more outgoing and wears less clothing. He realizes that he does not fit in with her new lifestyle and feels left out. The lyrics are full of regret and feelings of inadequacy, as the singer tries to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
The song has become a popular meme on social media, with people sharing videos of themselves dancing to the catchy tune. However, the lyrics are deeper than they appear on the surface. The song is a commentary on modern relationships and how people use each other for their own needs. The chorus "I know when that hotline bling, that can only mean one thing" has become a famous meme, but it is really a sad reflection of the singer's past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to call me on my
You used to contact me by way of my
You used to, you used to
You were in the habit of doing so
Yeah
Yes, that is correct
You used to call me on my cell phone
You used to communicate with me via my mobile device
Late night when you need my love
During the late hours when you were in need of affection
And I know when that hotline bling
I am aware that when my phone rings it is likely you
That can only mean one thing
The meaning is clear and obvious
Ever since I left the city you
Since I have departed from the location where we were both living
Got a reputation for yourself now
You have gained a certain status among others
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Everyone is aware of what you've been doing and I feel excluded from it
Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
Your behavior is causing me to feel anxious and uneasy
Started wearing less and goin' out more
You've changed your wardrobe and are now spending more time socializing outside of home
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
You are drinking champagne whilst dancing
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You are spending time with unfamiliar female acquaintances
You and me, we just don't get along
You and I are incompatible
You make me feel like I did you wrong
Your attitude towards me suggests that I have wronged you
Going places where you don't belong
You are venturing to locations where you do not fit in
You got exactly what you asked for
You have received exactly what you requested
Running out of pages in your passport
You have filled up most of the empty pages in your passport
These days, all I do is
Recently, my sole activity has been
Wonder if you're bendin' over backwards for someone else
I am curious if you are making significant sacrifices for another individual
Wonder if you're rolling up a Backwoods for someone else
I am questioning if you are rolling a Backwoods cigar for someone else
Doing things I taught you, gettin' nasty for someone else
Performing actions that I instructed you on, perhaps in a sexual sense, for someone else
You don't need no one else
You do not require the presence of other individuals
You don't need nobody else, no
You do not need anyone else in your life
Why you never alone?
Why are you always in the company of others?
Why you always touching road?
Why are you frequently out and about?
Used to always stay at home, be a good girl
You formerly remained at home and behaved appropriately
You was in the zone, yeah
You were in a state of focus and dedication
You should just be yourself
You must simply act like your authentic self
Right now, you're someone else
Currently, you are portraying a different persona
Contributed by Mia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brittney Williams
LOVEEE that you covered this! You can literally sing any song lol. I grabbed it on iTunes :) Big fan
Sana Simone
Amazing as always🙌🏻😱
Mrs. Hunter J March
YOU FINALLY COVERED IT!!! && you killed it as always <3
Carla Roda Sitjà
Good job Ruben!!! I love that coveeer♡♡♡
Toffeep H.
I love this 💕💕💕💕
Badwolf2350
does anyone else think that his beard is amazing?
Silv Asana
amazing
Toriel
YOOO THIS IS AMAZING !!!!???!!!
taylortaylortaylor32
love it so much it hurts.
Roby De Marzi
Bravoo!