Call Me Maybe
Sabrina Lyrics


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I threw a wish in the well
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell
And now you're in my way
I'd trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this
But now you're in my way
Your stare was holdin'
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where do you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
It's hard to look right
At you baby
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys
Try to chase me
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
You took your time with the call
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all
But still, you're in my way
I beg, and borrow and steal
Have foresight and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it
But it's in my way
Your stare was holdin'
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
It's hard to look right
At you baby
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys
Try to chase me
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
I missed you so, so bad
It's hard to look right
At you baby
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys
Try to chase me
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad




And you should know that
So call me, maybe?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sabrina's song "Call Me Maybe" narrate the story of a girl who has thrown a wish in the well and then sees a guy passing by. She becomes instantly attracted towards him and desires to know him better. She gives him her phone number, urging him to call as she "just met" him and finds it "crazy" that she is so drawn to him. The girl acknowledges that it is hard to look straight into his eyes, but the feeling is still there. She also mentions that before he came into her life, she missed him badly, even though she did not know him.


The lyrics suggest that love can happen unexpectedly. It is often an instantaneous attraction that drives one person to want to know another better. The girl seems desperate, urging the guy to call her, which shows that love often makes people impulsive. The lyrics also depict that love has the power to change a person's life, even if it comes unexpectedly. Although the song's lyrics are boppy and fun, it tells the story of love and the feelings it brings out in people.


Line by Line Meaning

I threw a wish in the well
I silently wished for something good to happen in my life.


Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I can't reveal the wish I made. It's a personal secret.


I looked to you as it fell
When I made the wish, I had you in my thoughts.


And now you're in my way
You have become an unexpected but prominent presence in my life.


I'd trade my soul for a wish
I would do anything to make my wish come true.


Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I would give up all my money just for a kiss from you.


I wasn't looking for this
I didn't anticipate meeting someone like you.


Your stare was holdin'
You were looking at me with deep interest.


Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
You were dressed provocatively and catching my attention.


Hot night, wind was blowin'
The atmosphere was perfect for the romantic encounter we were having.


Where do you think you're going, baby?
Why are you trying to go away when we are having a moment?


Hey, I just met you
We just met each other.


And this is crazy
It's a crazy situation to be so romantically invested after just meeting.


But here's my number
Here's my phone number. Let's stay connected.


So call me, maybe?
Maybe you can call me when you are free.


It's hard to look right
I am feeling shy to look at you directly.


At you baby
I am feeling nervous around you because of your enchanting presence.


And all the other boys
Other guys keep trying to impress me.


Try to chase me
They are trying hard to be in my good books.


But here's my number
I am giving you my phone number to show that you are different from others.


Before you came into my life
I had no idea what I was missing.


I missed you so bad
I craved to have a special person in my life like you.


And you should know that
I want you to understand that you are very important to me now.




Writer(s): Carly Rae Jepsen, Tavish Joseph Crowe, Joshua Keeler Ramsay

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Comments from YouTube:

Maria Munguia

I got a little emotional in the end ngl. Such a beautiful performance, I love it sm😭🖤Also, the choreography is top tier. You guys should audition for AGT🕺🎙

Megan Kinzer

I know right

April Byyy

Hi I wanna tell you Jesus Loves You So Much He Gave His Life for our sins so we can be forgiven from our sin and Go To Heaven! Gods Love For Us Is Unconditonal I respect your beleifs

matteo salimbeni

I LOVE SAB!!!!!!

Delaney Parker

This video is so fun!❤️ I’m happy that you and Nessa are starting to heal🙏

November aesthetics

I'm sorry i just knew her but heal from what exactly?

Aylin

@November aesthetics Cooper Noriega was Nessa's best friend and Sabrina's ex. He passed away on 09 June this year 💔

April Byyy

Hi I wanna tell you Jesus Loves You So Much He Gave His Life for our sins so we can be forgiven from our sins and Go To Heaven! Gods Love For Us Is Unconditonal I respect your beleifs

Lesley L

i could picture coop being here with you all in the room. Just laughing & watching you all 🕊 he's so proud of you all.

Lea Natascha

i don’t really get why you would comment something like that..this video has nothing to do with him and i don‘t think that it is helpful to keep getting reminded of it

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