The Call
Ruu Campbell Lyrics

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I heard you in the wind with my face toward the sun,
sparrows danced above my head and dived on their way home.
Be careful what you wish for,
'cos one day she will come,
like the day when I saw you and my past was gone.
Ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh.
Down by the water, all the lights surround me.
I thank you for the pleasure, all the treasures I have seen.

She whispered in my ear,
"You won't always know I'm there"
I said all I can I give you and all I am I share.
Ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh.
Hear my call -
I want it all.
Roses in the wind, bridge from falling in,
may not always know you're there,
but all I am I share, with you.
Ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh.

Ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh.
Ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohh ohh ohh ohh.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ruu Campbell's song The Call discuss finding an inner voice that provides guidance and support in life. The singer hears this voice in the wind while facing the sun, and finds solace in the sight of sparrows on their way home. The lyrics caution against wishing too hard for something, as it may come true when we least expect it. The singer sees this in the form of a woman who enters his life, and with her arrival, his past seems to disappear. The imagery of water and lights is used to indicate a moment of clarity, gratitude, and pleasure. The woman speaks to the singer, reassuring him that she will always be there, even if he can't always sense her presence. The singer responds by vowing to share everything he has with her.

The chorus of the song, "Hear my call - I want it all" illustrates the strength of the singer's desire for fulfillment, and the line "Roses in the wind, bridge from falling in" hints at the fragility and instability of his situation before the woman arrived. The song invites the listener to contemplate the importance of listening to our inner voice, trusting our intuition, and taking risks to find what we truly desire. The soft and soothing melody compliments the introspective nature of the lyrics, and highlights the message of finding peace and comfort in the ebb and flow of life's unpredictable nature.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard you in the wind with my face toward the sun,
With my face turned toward the sun, I heard your voice in the wind, and saw sparrows flying overhead.

Sparrows danced above my head and dived on their way home.
The sparrows joyfully danced above me and then flew away, heading back to their nests.

Be careful what you wish for,
It's important to think about the consequences of our wishes.

'cos one day she will come,
Because one day, the thing we've wished for will come true.

like the day when I saw you and my past was gone.
Just like the day I met you, and all my past troubles faded away.

Down by the water, all the lights surround me.
I'm standing by the water, surrounded by the glow of lights.

I thank you for the pleasure, all the treasures I have seen.
I'm grateful for all the experiences and treasures you've brought into my life.

She whispered in my ear,
You whispered in my ear,

"You won't always know I'm there"
Saying that I won't always be aware of your presence.

I said all I can I give you and all I am I share.
I promised to give you everything I have to offer, and share my entire self with you.

Hear my call -
Listen to me,

I want it all.
I want everything.

Roses in the wind, bridge from falling in,
I want the beauty and strength to overcome any obstacle.