In the late 1970s, Skyy signed to Salsoul Records. After several albums that saw moderate success in the R&B market, the group crossed over to the mainstream in a big way with the release of the Skyy Line album in late 1981. Featured on this album was the single "Call Me," which gave the group their first (and only, to date) top 40 hit on the pop charts, peaking at #26 in 1982. It also became the first of several #1 R&B hits for Skyy. Meanwhile, the group continued to record for the Salsoul label up through the release of their 1984 Inner City album (Salsoul would fold in 1985), scoring several additional hits on the R&B chart during that time.
In the mid-1980s, the group signed with Capitol Records and released their next album, From the Left Side in 1986. Apart from the top ten R&B single, "Givin' It (to You)," the album saw limited success, and the group left Capitol soon thereafter.
Things were looking rather bleak for the band by the late 1980s. However, after signing to Atlantic Records, Skyy launched a major comeback in 1989 with the release of their extremely successful Start of a Romance album. This release spun off two consecutive #1 R&B singles, with both the title track ("Start of a Romance") and the Quiet Storm classic, "Real Love" claiming the top spot. "Real Love" also became the group's second and final crossover pop hit peaking at #47 on the Top 50 Billboard charts in early 1990. The first single released from the album, "Love All the Way" had also cracked the R&B top 50. Unfortunately, by the release of the Nearer to You album in 1992, the hits had again dried up, and the band has not released a new studio album since then.
Call Me
Skyy Lyrics
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Couldn't help hear you talkin' to your best friend
Say, you're not satisfied
Things ain't workin' out with your girlfriend
So your searchin' for someone new
Someone to hold you tight, someone to treat you right
Though your girlfriend's a friend of mine
(Call me) If you need someone to talk to
(Call me) Satisfaction guaranteed
(Call me) If you need someone to talk to
(Call me) Call me!
Hello, how ya doin'?
No, she's gone
I figured I'd give you a call and see if you were serious
When?
Like to hear what the others talk about
Just me and you
You know, I got this little place that I like to go to
It's kinda dark and quiet and
Well, I been watchin' you boy
And I've got what you want, got what you need
Though your girlfriend's a friend of mine
Here's my number and a dime, call me anytime
(Call me) If you need someone to talk to
(Call me) Satisfaction guaranteed
(Call me) If you need someone to talk to
(Call me) Call me!
She doesn't treat you
What she used to do
She doesn't treat you
Like she used to do, no
Here's my number and a dime
He used to call me anytime
Here's my number and a dime
Call me anytime, yeah, yeah
She doesn't do to you
What she used to
She doesn't do to you
What she, what she, what she used to do, no
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
The lyrics to Skyy's song "Call Me" depict a woman overhearing a man conversing with his friend about his dissatisfaction in his current relationship. She sees this as an opportunity to offer herself as a potential alternative and gives the man her number, telling him to call her anytime. The lyrics are an extension of the typical "girl steals guy from another girl" trope that is seen in many songs. However, there is an interesting power dynamic at play in this song, as the woman is not actually initiating contact with the man, but rather is offering herself up as an option after overhearing his conversation.
The lyrics also express a sense of confidence and control on the part of the woman. She knows what the man is looking for and is positioning herself as the perfect solution to his problems. She also alludes to a more intimate and secluded setting for them to be together, suggesting that she has already thought through every detail of their potential relationship. Overall, the lyrics to "Call Me" are a bold declaration of desire and are indicative of the era in which they were written.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' here
I'm sitting here
Couldn't help hear you talkin' to your best friend
I couldn't help but hear you talking to your best friend
Say, you're not satisfied
You said you're not satisfied
Things ain't workin' out with your girlfriend
Things aren't working out with your girlfriend
So your searchin' for someone new
So you're searching for someone new
Someone to hold you tight, someone to treat you right
Someone to hold you tight and treat you right
Though your girlfriend's a friend of mine
Even though your girlfriend is also my friend
Here's my number and a dime, call me anytime
Here's my number and a dime, you can call me anytime
(Call me) If you need someone to talk to
(Call me) If you need someone to talk to
(Call me) Satisfaction guaranteed
(Call me) I guarantee satisfaction
(Call me) If you need someone to talk to
(Call me) If you need someone to talk to
(Call me) Call me!
(Call me) Call me!
Hello, how ya doin'?
Hello, how are you doing?
No, she's gone
No, she's no longer here
I figured I'd give you a call and see if you were serious
I thought I'd call you and see if you were serious
When?
When would you like to meet?
Like to hear what the others talk about
I would like to hear what others talk about
Just me and you
Just you and me
You know, I got this little place that I like to go to
I have this little place that I like to go to
It's kinda dark and quiet and
It's somewhat dark and quiet
Well, I been watchin' you boy
Well, I've been watching you
And I've got what you want, got what you need
And I have what you want and need
She doesn't treat you
She doesn't treat you
What she used to do
The way she used to treat you
Like she used to do, no
Not like she used to, no
Here's my number and a dime
Here's my number and a dime
He used to call me anytime
He used to call me anytime
Call me anytime, yeah, yeah
Call me anytime, yeah, yeah
She doesn't do to you
She doesn't do to you
What she used to
What she used to do
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
(Call me)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tertalksevents2day
Who is watching this 🔥 song from the 80’s in 2024?? 😊
@RosalindWhittaker
I love this jam, so yeah, I’m still watching this right now!
@ahmadseymour9969
Yessssss
@ailtonsantos6449
😅🎉❤
@ailtonsantos6449
🎉 show sempre 😉
@tallen4981
Here in 2024!!
@kimmieh8419
Here in 2023 still loving the ‘80s vibes! 🥰 Love that Queen Latifah had this put in her movie ‘Beauty Shop’!
@ericajones5515
Lmao I’m watching now and like who sing it and here I am
@HebrewWarriorWorld3-zu1ys
Yup thats why I’m here
@a.turner8813
Bass killing it yessssss❤❤❤vocals on 100 💯