In 2004 she released her debut album Unlikely Emergency, which included the single "Just Another Day" which gained significant airplay on many Canadian radio stations. The album was released with the production help of Hawksley Workman, who contacted the CBC after hearing her perform on a local Live radio broadcast. The album was recorded at his studio and released on Workman's Isadora imprint.
Serena is currently signed to EMI Music Canada, and in late 2006, she released her major label debut featuring a collection of Canadian cover songs If Your Memory Serves You Well. This sophomore release featured three originals, including the standout single "Weak In The Knees", which was also featured on the 2007 'Women & Songs Volume 11' compilation.
Ryder soon found herself opening major concerts for the likes of Aerosmith and she won the 2008 Juno Award for "Best New Artist."
In November 2008, Serena released her third album, Is It O.K., mixing original work with a reprise of "Weak In The Knees". She was nominated for two Juno Awards for 2009 - including 'Artist of the Year' and 'Adult Alternative Album of the Year' for "Is it o.k.", which was eventually released in the USA almost a year later on Atlantic Records. Serena generated further awareness stateside with a duet with American Idol graduate Jason Castro on his debut album.
Call Me
Serena Ryder Lyrics
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Made me a believer with all the things you do.
Struck me with your arrow, pierced me through the heart
Should you ever miss me wherever you are.
Anytime
Call me every night, call me every day
You don't need to have anything to say
If you know I'm lying you can call me out
You dial my number, I (Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You dial my number, I (oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Seven six four three five whenever you call
You don't need a reason, no reason at all.
Just to hear the whisper, just to hear your voice
Nothing to consider, love is not a choice
Not a choice
Call me every night, call me every day
You don't need to have anything to say
Call me on the line, don't care what it's about
If you know I'm lying you can call me out
You dial my number, I (Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You dial my number, I (oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You dial my number I, you dial my, you dial my,
you dial my number I, you dial my, you dial my
You dial my number I, you dial my, you dial my
You dial my, you dial my, you dial my number.
Call me every night, call me every day
You don't need to have anything to say
Call me on the line, don't care what it's about
If you know I'm lying you can call me out
You dial my number, I (Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You dial my number, I (oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You dial my number, I (Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
You dial my number, I
The lyrics to Serena Ryder's song "Call Me" convey the feeling of deep intimacy that exists between two people in a loving relationship. The singer admits that she had never been a dreamer until she met her partner, who made her a believer in love again with all the things they do for each other. The use of the metaphor "Struck me with your arrow, pierced me through the heart" implies that the singer is completely smitten with her lover and feels that she has been struck by Cupid's arrow.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the bond between the two lovers, as the singer invites her partner to call her every night and every day, regardless of whether they have anything to say or not. The line "If you know I'm lying you can call me out" shows a level of transparency and trust in the relationship, highlighting the importance of honesty and truthfulness between the two lovers. The repetition of the phrase "You dial my number, I" reinforces the idea that the two are inseparable and intimately connected.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the depth of connection that can exist between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Never been a dreamer, until I met you
Before I met you, I was never the type to have dreams or aspirations.
Made me a believer with all the things you do
You have made me believe in things I never thought possible through everything you do.
Struck me with your arrow, pierced me through the heart
You have shot an arrow at me that has gone straight through my heart, causing me to fall deeply in love with you.
Should you ever miss me wherever you are
If you ever long for me, no matter where you are or what you're doing...
Anytime
...you can call me, any time.
Call me every night, call me every day
I want you to call me every night and every day.
You don't need to have anything to say
You don't have to have a reason to call me or anything specific to say.
Call me on the line, don't care what it's about
Just pick up the phone and call me, whatever the reason may be.
If you know I'm lying you can call me out
If you ever feel like I'm not being honest with you, don't be afraid to confront me.
Seven six four three five whenever you call
This is my phone number, remember it for whenever you want to call me.
You don't need a reason, no reason at all
You don't need a particular reason or excuse to call me.
Just to hear the whisper, just to hear your voice
Sometimes, all I want is to hear your whisper or your voice on the other end of the line.
Nothing to consider, love is not a choice
When it comes to love, we don't have to think or consider our feelings, because love is not a decision we make.
You dial my number, I (Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Every time you dial my number, it fills me with excitement and happiness.
You dial my number, I (oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
It makes me feel special that you want to call me, and I can't wait to hear your voice.
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: MEGHAN SHAHNAZ KABIR, SERENA LAUREN RYDER
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