Call Me
Shinedown Lyrics


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Wrap me in a bolt of lightning
Send me on my way still smiling
Maybe that's the way I should go
Straight into the mouth of the unknown
I left the spare key on the table
Never really thought I'd be able
To say I merely visit on the weekends
I lost my whole life and a dear friend
I've said it so many times
I would change my ways, no, never mind
God knows I've tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over, I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite
Call me the worst
Tell me it's over, I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say
So I'll be on my way

I finally put it all together, but nothing really lasts forever
I had to make a choice that was not mine
I had to say goodbye for the last time
I kept my whole life in a suitcase
Never really stayed in one place
Maybe that's the way it should be
You know I live my life like a gypsy

I've said it so many times
I would change my ways, no, never mind
God knows I've tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over, I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite
Call me the worst
Tell me it's over, I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say
So I'll be on my way

I'll always keep you inside
You healed my heart and my life
And you know I tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over, I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite
Call me the worst
Tell me it's over, I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say
So I'll be on my way




So I'll be on my way
So I'll be on my way

Overall Meaning

The song "Call Me" by Shinedown talks about a journey of sorts, where the singer seems to have reached a crossroads in his life. He is being pulled two ways - on one hand, he wants to leave his past behind and move on to the unknown, and on the other, he wants to hold onto the things he's leaving behind. The lines "Wrap me in a bolt of lightning, Send me on my way still smiling" signify the urgency and excitement that he feels about his journey into the unknown. He acknowledges that this journey is a difficult one, as the lines "I had to make a choice that was not mine, I had to say goodbye for the last time" suggest. He is leaving behind a life that he perhaps thought he would never have to leave behind, and this decision has not been an easy one.


The chorus of the song is particularly interesting. The singer is asking his love to "call me a sinner, call me a saint", which is an acknowledgment of his own flaws and imperfections. He is aware that he is not a perfect person but still wants his love to accept him regardless. He says, "Tell me it's over, I'll still love you the same", pointing towards his love's acceptance also being an indication of unconditional love. The lines "Call me your favorite, Call me the worst, Tell me it's over, I don't want you to hurt" highlight his own willingness to face the worst-case scenario (which is losing his loved one) and his desire to protect them from suffering, whatever the outcome may be. However, in the end, he cannot deny that he has to go, and so he says "So I'll be on my way" three times, signifying his acceptance of the journey he is embarking upon.


Line by Line Meaning

Wrap me in a bolt of lightning
I need something to shock me into action


Send me on my way still smiling
No matter where life takes me, I will keep a positive attitude


Maybe that's the way I should go
Taking risks and diving into the unknown could be the right thing for me


Straight into the mouth of the unknown
I am willing to confront and conquer whatever challenges lay ahead


I left the spare key on the table
I did not expect to come back


Never really thought I'd be able
I didn't expect I'd have the courage to leave


To say that I'll visit on the weekends
I still want to keep a connection with my past, even though I'm moving on


I lost my whole life and a dear friend
Leaving behind what I've known is tough and it comes at a cost


I've said it so many times
I know I need a change in my life, but it's hard to follow through


I would change my ways no never mind
I'd be willing to do whatever it takes to turn my life around


God knows I tried!
I've given it my all, but sometimes things don't work out the way we want them to


Call me a sinner, call me a saint
People label us based on their own perspectives and biases


Tell me its over, I'll still love you the same
Even though things may end, they do not negate the love we once shared


Call me your favorite
I want to feel important and cherished


Call me the worst
It's okay if you don't like me, I can handle it


Tell me its over I don't want you to hurt
I care about your feelings and don't want you to suffer


Its all that I can say
I'm at a loss for words


So I'll be on my way
It's time for me to move on


I finally put it all together, nothing really lasts forever
I understand that nothing in life is permanent and everything has to come to an end


I had to make a choice that was not mine
Sometimes we have to make difficult decisions that we don't necessarily want to make


I had to say goodbye for the last time
It's difficult to accept that some goodbyes are final


I put my life in a suitcase
My life is in constant motion and I don't have a permanent home


Never really stayed in one place
I'm used to living a transient lifestyle


Maybe that's the way it should be
Some people are meant to live a life of constant movement and adventure


You know I've lived my life like a gypsy
I'm used to living like a free spirit and without a fixed abode


I'll always keep you inside
You will always be a part of me and I'll hold onto the memories we shared


You healed my heart and my life
You had a profound impact on my life and I am grateful to you for that


And you know I've tried
I did everything in my power to make it work, but it just wasn't meant to be




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brent Smith, Tony Battaglia

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@eletoralei

Wrap me in a bolt of lightning
Send me on my way still smiling
Maybe that's the way I should go
Straight into the mouth of the unknown
I left the spare key on the table
Never really thought I'd be able to say
I merely visit on the weekends
I lost my whole life and a dear friend

I've said it so many times
I would change my ways
No, nevermind
God knows I've tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say. So, I'll be on my way

I finally put it all together
But nothing really lasts forever
I had to make a choice that was not mine
I had to say goodbye for the last time
I kept my whole life in a suitcase
Never really stayed in one place
Maybe that's the way it should be
You know I live my life like a gypsy

I've said it so many times
I would change my ways
No, nevermind
God knows I've tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say. So, I'll be on my way

I'll always keep you inside, you healed my
Heart and my life... And you know I've tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say. So, I'll be on my way
So, I'll be on my way
So, I'll be on my way



All comments from YouTube:

@eletoralei

Wrap me in a bolt of lightning
Send me on my way still smiling
Maybe that's the way I should go
Straight into the mouth of the unknown
I left the spare key on the table
Never really thought I'd be able to say
I merely visit on the weekends
I lost my whole life and a dear friend

I've said it so many times
I would change my ways
No, nevermind
God knows I've tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say. So, I'll be on my way

I finally put it all together
But nothing really lasts forever
I had to make a choice that was not mine
I had to say goodbye for the last time
I kept my whole life in a suitcase
Never really stayed in one place
Maybe that's the way it should be
You know I live my life like a gypsy

I've said it so many times
I would change my ways
No, nevermind
God knows I've tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say. So, I'll be on my way

I'll always keep you inside, you healed my
Heart and my life... And you know I've tried

Call me a sinner, call me a saint
Tell me it's over I'll still love you the same
Call me your favorite, call me the worst
Tell me it's over I don't want you to hurt
It's all that I can say. So, I'll be on my way
So, I'll be on my way
So, I'll be on my way

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@natedorney7032

When it's real, you feel every single word of it... And I'm feeling every single word of it here in Pennsylvania tonight.

@bigpork585

This song hits home hard... wish I would have heard it sooner❤

@lindsiem.3166

Love this song so much

@user-vp6pd6ih1o

Hits home and I can listen to it all day

@user-vp6pd6ih1o

That hits home and I can listen to that song by itself all day

@drakethedragon2725

this song hits deep

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