Call It What You Want
Telsa Lyrics


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I'm in love with a lady and I know

The lady's in love with me.
And she knows that I'll always be there.
That's why she's a-willin' and ready.
But now and then, every once in a while
Something inside of me, maybe inside of her.
Have you ever had one of those days when it all is going wrong?
And it just can't seem to get along.

But through it all you know you're gonna make it.
Call it true love, call it not meant to be.
You can call it anything at all, ya see.
Call it what you want.

It's all the same to me.
Music means alot to me.
Like love I make it when I can.
All I am is all I'll ever be,
And that's just a boy from Texarkana.
But now and then, Oh, but once in a while,
They start treatin' me like some kinda superstar.
Need I mention at the end of the day what matters most of all.
It's not where you're at, but where you're comin' from.
When all is said and done.

You can call it...
Heavy metal, hard-core, punk, pop, or thrash.
You can call it anything it don't matter to me.
Call it what you want.

It's all music to me.
Call it communism, call it free.
Some call the ocean what some call the sea.
Call it what you want.

It doesn't change a thing for me. Not a thing.
Baby's lyin' in a cradle.
Universe is all within its reach.
Wearin' rags or mink and sable.
Needs a guiding hand or it's out on the street.
Now, momma's out, she's never at home.
Daddy's takin' care of business, he's out on the road.
It's rainin' cats and dogs.

But the child within us all must face the storm.
Call it individuality.
Some call it fate, others reality.
Call it what you want.
It doesn't matter to me.
Call it communism, call it free.
Some call the ocean what some call the sea.




Call it what you want.
It doesn't change a thing for me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Telsa's song "Call It What You Want" present various concepts and ideas of individuality, love, music, and life. The verses describe a love affair between two people who are in love with each other despite the occasional bumps in their relationship. The chorus emphasizes the universality of music and how it transcends genres and labels, urging listeners to call it anything they desire. The second verse delves into the artist's personal connection to music, claiming that music-making is just as important as love-making in his life.


The song's lyrics convey a message of acceptance, showing that despite the differences in people's backgrounds, opinions, and life experiences, we are all human beings facing similar struggles and emotions. The song's narrator suggests that it does not matter what people call love or music; what matters is that they recognize their significance and value in our lives. The theme of the song is to embrace diversity and uniqueness, to love freely and to cherish life's moments, even when faced with obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in love with a lady and I know
The lady's in love with me.


And she knows that I'll always be there.
I will always be faithful to her.


That's why she's a-willin' and ready.
She's willing to commit to our relationship because she trusts me.


But now and then, every once in a while
Occasionally, something is not right in our relationship.


Something inside of me, maybe inside of her.
We may have some internal issues affecting our love.


Have you ever had one of those days when it all is going wrong?
Have you ever had one of those days when everything seems to be against you?


And it just can't seem to get along.
It all doesn't seem to work out.


But through it all you know you're gonna make it.
Despite the challenges, you know that things will work out in the end.


Call it true love, call it not meant to be.
This may be true love, or it may not work out in the end.


You can call it anything at all, ya see.
Regardless, people will label it what they want.


Call it what you want.
It doesn't really matter what others say.


It's all the same to me.
It doesn't change how I feel about her.


Music means a lot to me.
Music is an important and integral part of my life.


Like love I make it when I can.
I cherish music and make time for it when I can.


All I am is all I'll ever be,
I accept myself for who I am and don't try to be someone else.


And that's just a boy from Texarkana.
I'm just a regular guy from a small town in Texas.


But now and then, Oh, but once in a while,
Occasionally, I'm recognized as a famous musician.


They start treatin' me like some kinda superstar.
People start to see me differently and treat me like a celebrity.


Need I mention at the end of the day what matters most of all.
At the end of the day, what's most important is who you are as a person.


It's not where you're at, but where you're comin' from.
What's important is where you started from and how you got to where you are today.


When all is said and done.
After it's all over and done with.


You can call it...
People will label different genres of music.


Heavy metal, hard-core, punk, pop, or thrash.
These are different types of music genres.


You can call it anything it don't matter to me.
However people want to label music, it doesn't affect me.


It's all music to me.
All types of music have value and meaning to me.


Call it communism, call it free.
People have different beliefs and political systems, but that doesn't affect me.


Some call the ocean what some call the sea.
Different people have different names for the same thing, but ultimately it doesn't matter.


Call it what you want.
People will always label things differently, but it doesn't change what they are.


It doesn't change a thing for me. Not a thing.
Regardless of how people label things, it doesn't affect me or what I believe.


Baby's lyin' in a cradle.
A baby is resting in their crib.


Universe is all within its reach.
The world is full of possibilities for the infant to explore.


Wearin' rags or mink and sable.
Whether they are wearing cheap or expensive clothing doesn't matter to the baby.


Needs a guiding hand or it's out on the street.
The baby needs help and guidance, or they may end up homeless or lost on the street.


Now, momma's out, she's never at home.
The mother is not always around to take care of the baby.


Daddy's takin' care of business, he's out on the road.
The father is busy with work and travelling.


It's rainin' cats and dogs.
It's raining very hard.


But the child within us all must face the storm.
We all face challenges and difficulties, but we must learn to overcome them.


Call it individuality.
People are unique and different, and that's okay.


Some call it fate, others reality.
Some people believe in destiny, while others believe in a more realistic approach to life.


Call it what you want.
People will label things differently, but ultimately it doesn't matter.


It doesn't matter to me.
Regardless of what people believe in or label things, it doesn't affect me.


Call it communism, call it free.
Different people have different beliefs and political systems, but that doesn't affect me.


Some call the ocean what some call the sea.
Different people have different names for the same thing, but ultimately it doesn't matter.


Call it what you want.
People will always label things differently, but it doesn't change what they are.


It doesn't change a thing for me. Not a thing.
Regardless of how people label things, it doesn't affect me or what I believe.




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