634-5789
The Blues Brothers Lyrics


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If you need a little lovin'
Call on me all right
If you want a little huggin'
Call on me baby, mmmmmm
Oh I'll be right here at home

All you got to do is
Pick up your telephone
And dial 634-5789
(What's my number)
634-5789

If you need a little huggin'
Call on me
That's all you got to do now
If you want some kissin'
Call on me baby, all right
No more lonely nights
Will you be alone

All you got to do is
Pick up your telephone
And dial 634-5789
(What's my number)
634-5789

Oh I'll be right there
Just as soon as I can
And if I be a little bit late now
I hope that you'll understand
Oh yeah all right

If you need a little lovin'
Call on me
Lord have mercy
If you want some kissin'
Call on me baby
That's all you got to do now
No more lonely nights
Will you be alone

All you got to do is
Pick up your telephone
And dial 634-5789
(What's my number)
634-5789

Call me on the telephone
634-5789
No more will you be alone
634-5789




(What's my number) 634-5789
(That's my number) 634-5789

Overall Meaning

"634-5789" is a playful and flirtatious song from The Blues Brothers, with a simple but catchy melody that talks about the offer of love and affection for someone in need. The singer offers comfort and companionship to the listener, urging them to call on him if they need anything. The song's message is direct and uncomplicated, but it has a great song arrangement and vocal talents that elevate the listener's mood.


The song's chorus, which repeats the phone number "634-5789," has become a memorable hook in American popular culture that people still recognize today. The lyrics offer romantic symbolism, using hugging, kissing, and lovemaking as a metaphor for the human connection that everyone needs to feel happy and fulfilled. The singer offers himself as the solution to the listener's loneliness, emphasizing the importance of reaching out to others when in need.


Line by Line Meaning

If you need a little lovin'
If you are in need of affection


Call on me all right
Don't hesitate to call me


If you want a little huggin'
If you need a hug


Call on me baby, mmmmmm
Don't be afraid to reach out to me


Oh I'll be right here at home
I'll be waiting for your call


All you got to do is
Simply


Pick up your telephone
Answer the phone


And dial 634-5789
Call my number


(What's my number)
Asking for my number


If you need a little huggin'
If you need a hug


Call on me
Ask me for help


That's all you got to do now
It's easy


If you want some kissin'
If you want to be kissed


Call on me baby, all right
Ask me and I'll be happy to help


No more lonely nights
You won't be alone anymore


Will you be alone
You won't have to be alone


Oh I'll be right there
I'll come quickly


Just as soon as I can
As soon as possible


And if I be a little bit late now
If I'm delayed


I hope that you'll understand
I hope you'll forgive me


Oh yeah all right
Agreement


Lord have mercy
Expressing surprise


Call me on the telephone
Give me a call


No more will you be alone
You won't have to be alone anymore


(That's my number) 634-5789
This is my phone number




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE CROPPER, EDDIE FLOYD

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Comments from YouTube:

@RAP-SKULLION

This whole movie was underrated.

@submortimer

Nah. I love The Blues Brothers, and this movie just isn't very good.

The soundtrack justifies its existence, though. Bangers from end to end.

@normagreen3701

Love it!

@hammurds

@@submortimerit was never about the movie. It’s a bout the music with a cartoon as the backdrop. This is a good movie

@ikedewinter1213

Yes story is as good or better than the first one guess people just missed jake really

@MsGavbo

Criminally.

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@Connor.SG-1Ring

This number has been stuck in my head ever since I saw this movie.

@miscapb

I always do the dance Elmwood does when he walks and points @1:56 .....everybody else think I'm insane, lol

@simonh5565

Excellent 😊

@ammo895

I do that too 😂😂😂😂

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