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Stefan Nicolai Lyrics
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No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring
No song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high
No warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun
No Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
The lyrics of "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stefan Nicolai speak of a mundane day, without any special celebrations, but with a deeper truth that he wants to convey to his loved one. He mentions the absence of traditional celebrations that mark special occasions throughout the year: New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter events like Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Despite lacking any significant events, the singer has something to say, and he conveys his message in a simple, sincere way. He calls his loved one merely to express his love and appreciation for them, without any expectation of receiving anything in return. The chorus repeats his message, as he explicitly states the words, "I just called to say I love you, And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart."
The song emphasizes that it does not always require special occasions or grand gestures to display one's love for someone. The message is universal, straightforward, and heartwarming.
Line by Line Meaning
No New Year's Day to celebrate
There is no special day or occasion to celebrate like New Year's Day.
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There are no gifts or presents to give like chocolate-covered candy hearts.
No first of spring
There is no special day that marks the beginning of spring.
No song to sing
There is no special music or song to listen to or sing along with.
In fact here's just another ordinary day
This day is just like any other day and there is nothing special about it.
No April rain
There is no rain to signal the arrival of April.
No flowers bloom
There are no flowers or plants blossoming in the spring season.
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
There are no weddings happening on Saturdays in June, which is considered to be a popular month for weddings.
But what it is, is something true
Despite the absence of any special day or occasion, there is something true and genuine.
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
There are three important words that the artist needs to express to the person being addressed.
I just called to say I love you
The singer's purpose for calling is to simply express their love for the person being addressed.
I just called to say how much I care
The artist is also letting the person know that they care deeply for them.
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
The singer is conveying that their feelings are genuine and sincere.
No summer's high
There is no high point in the summer season.
No warm July
There is no warmth in the month of July, which normally signifies summer heat.
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
There is no bright moon in August, which is normally associated with the harvest season.
No autumn breeze
There is no cool breeze that signifies the arrival of autumn or fall season.
No falling leaves
There are no leaves that fall during the autumn or fall season.
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
There is no time for birds to migrate or fly to southern skies as per their usual seasonal pattern.
No Libra sun
There is no sun signified by the zodiac sign Libra, which is associated with the autumn or fall season.
No Halloween
There is no Halloween celebration, which occurs on October 31st.
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
There is no thanksgiving celebration, which is associated with the Christmas season.
But what it is, though old so new
Despite being a timeless message, it still feels fresh and new.
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
The artist is expressing that their words of love will fill the other person's heart in a way that nothing else could.
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
The singer is emphasizing that their love is coming from the deepest and most sincere part of their heart.
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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