Call Me
The Beatles/Ringo Starr Lyrics
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Call me, if you still believe me.
'Cause I'm not gonna hide,
No, I'm not gonna hide from you.
If you still think you need me,
Like I do, I want you to feed me.
With your love, I'll be strong,
Don't be hurt by what you've seen, dear,
I know it's like a dream, dear.
Remember, I slept too,
Remember, I slept too with you.
(uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-ah-)
(uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-ah-)
(ah-ah, ah-ah)
It's time that we both went through it,
If we don't, then we know we'll blew it.
'Cause we've gotta give it a try, (gotta give it, give it a try)
Yeah, we've gotta give it a try, yeh, you and i.
We tried, (we know that we tried)
But we didn't make it. (we tried, you know that we tried)
Now we don't (we don't, you know that we don't)
Ever have to fake it. (we tried, you know that we tried)
Well, we'll go on our way, (go on our way)
Yeh, we'll go on our way, it's a brand new day.
(ah-ah, ah-ah)
Call me, if you want to see me,
Call me, (call me, call me, oo-)
If you want to still be my friend.
You can call me, (call me, call me, oo-)
If you want to see me again.
Why don't you call me? (we tried, you know that we tried)
You can call me. (we tried, you know that we tried)
If you want to still be my friend. (we tried, you know that we tried)
(be-doo-be-doo)
(we tried, you know that we tried, ah -)
(we tried, you know that we tried)
(we tried)
The Beatles/Ringo Starr’s “Call Me” is a song about two people trying to reconnect after a difficult time in their relationship. The singer expresses a desire to hear from their partner and to try again, reassuring them that they will not hide from them. They acknowledge that things may have been difficult in the past, but they want to move forward together and try again. The lyrics are filled with regret and longing, but also hope for the future.
The chorus of the song encourages the partner to call if they want to see or talk to the singer again. It suggests that the singer wants to keep the lines of communication open and that they are open to reconciliation. The bridge of the song acknowledges that the relationship may have been a bit of a dream, but it also reminds the listener that the singer was there too, and that they share the same memories.
The song’s slow tempo and gentle guitar strumming add to the feeling of longing and nostalgia. Ringo Starr's vocals are subdued and emotional, making the song an introspective and melancholic ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me, if you want to see me,
If you want to meet me, just give me a call.
Call me, if you still believe me.
If you still have faith in me, you can reach out to me.
'Cause I'm not gonna hide,
I won't conceal myself from you.
No, I'm not gonna hide from you.
I don't want to keep secrets from you.
If you still think you need me,
If you think you still require my presence in your life,
Like I do, I want you to feed me.
As I still depend on you, I want you to take care of me.
With your love, I'll be strong,
Your affection will make me powerful
With your love, ill be strong and carry on.
With your support, I can go on and overcome challenges.
Don't be hurt by what you've seen, dear,
You need not be upset by what you've witnessed, my love.
I know it's like a dream, dear.
I understand if it seems surreal, my dear.
Remember, I slept too,
Remember, I have passed out too, my love.
Remember, I slept too with you.
Remember, we have slept together in the past.
It's time that we both went through it,
It's about time that we experience it together.
If we don't, then we know we'll blew it.
If we don't attempt, we're sure to fail.
'Cause we've gotta give it a try, (gotta give it, give it a try)
Because we need to make an effort to see if it works or not.
Yeah, we've gotta give it a try, yeh, you and i.
Yes, we both have to try and see if we can work it out.
We tried, (we know that we tried)
We made an attempt (we're aware of it)
But we didn't make it. (we tried, you know that we tried)
But we failed (we attempted, and you know it)
Now we don't (we don't, you know that we don't)
Now we don't have to pretend (you're aware of it)
Ever have to fake it. (we tried, you know that we tried)
We don't have to pretend anymore (We attempted, and you know it)
Well, we'll go on our way, (go on our way)
We'll proceed with our lives (move forward)
Yeh, we'll go on our way, it's a brand new day.
Yeah, we'll proceed with our lives, and it's a fresh start.
Call me, if you want to see me,
If you want to contact me, you can call me.
Call me, (call me, call me, oo-)
You can phone me.
If you want to still be my friend.
You can contact me if you want to remain friends.
You can call me, (call me, call me, oo-)
You can contact me.
If you want to see me again.
If you want to meet me once more.
Why don't you call me? (we tried, you know that we tried)
Why don't you contact me? (we attempted, and you know it)
You can call me. (we tried, you know that we tried)
You can contact me (we attempted, and you know it)
If you want to still be my friend. (we tried, you know that we tried)
If you want to remain friends (we attempted, and you know it)
(be-doo-be-doo)
Instrumental sound effect
(we tried, you know that we tried, ah -)
We attempted it, and you know it.
(we tried, you know that we tried)
We attempted it, and you know it.
(we tried)
We made an attempt.
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Written by: RICHARD STARKEY
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