Call Me Maybe
The Duke's Men Lyrics
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(Originally by Carly Rae Jepsen)
I threw a wish in the well,
Don′t ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell,
And now you′re in my way
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this,
But now you′re in my way
Your stare was holdin′,
Ripped jeans, skin was showin
'Hot night, wind was blowin′
Where do you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here′s my number,
So call me, maybe!
It's hard to look right
At you baby,
But here′s my number,
So call me, maybe!
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
And all the other girls,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
So call me, maybe!
You took your time with the call,
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all,
But still, you′re in my way
I beg, and borrow and steal
Have foresight and it′s real
I didn't know I would feel it,
But it′s in my way
Your stare was holdin',
Ripped jeans, skin was showin
′Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you′re going, baby?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
It's hard to look right
At you baby,
But here′s my number,
So call me, maybe!
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here′s my number,
So call me, maybe!
And all the other girls,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
I missed you so, so bad
It′s hard to look right
At you baby,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here′s my number,
So call me, maybe!
And all the other girls,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
So call me, maybe!
"Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen is a catchy and playful pop song written about the thrill of meeting someone new and the excitement of the possibility of getting to know them better. The Duke's Men's a cappella version is a stripped-down, fun-filled interpretation of the original, with playful harmonies and vocal effects.
The song's lyrics describe an encounter between the singer and a person who caught their attention. The first verse starts with the singer's wish, which they metaphorically threw in a well, and how the person they are singing about is now in their way. In the chorus, the singer asks for the person's number so they can get in contact and hopefully start a relationship. The second verse speaks of the frustration of waiting for a call, but the singer still remains interested in the person. The song ends with the singer admitting to missing the person before they entered their life and asking them to call them.
The lyrics are light-hearted, with a catchy melody and simple structure, which adds to their appeal. The repetition of the chorus, with the fun and playful "call me, maybe!" line, is bound to stay in the listener's mind for a while. The Duke's Men's version adds a more whimsical and fun feel to the song, with the group's talented harmonies and creative vocal effects.
Line by Line Meaning
I threw a wish in the well, Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I secretly wished for what I desire, but I won't reveal what it is.
I looked to you as it fell, And now you're in my way
I thought of you as my wish fell; now you're standing in between me and my dreams.
I'd trade my soul for a wish, Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I'm willing to do anything to get what I want, even sell my soul for a wish, or pay for a kiss.
I wasn't looking for this, But now you're in my way
I wasn't expecting to meet you, but now that you're here, I can't ignore you.
Your stare was holdin', Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
I noticed you staring at me, with your ripped jeans and exposed skin showing.
'Hot night, wind was blowin', Where do you think you're going, baby?
The night was hot with the wind blowing, and I want to know where you're headed, baby.
Hey, I just met you, And this is crazy, But here's my number, So call me, maybe!
I just met you, and it's out of the ordinary, but here's my number, so call me if you're interested.
It's hard to look right At you baby, But here's my number, So call me, maybe!
I find it difficult to keep my composure around you, but still, take my number and call me.
And all the other girls, Try to chase me, But here's my number, So call me, maybe!
I know other girls try to chase me, but give me a chance, and call me if you're interested.
You took your time with the call, I took no time with the fall
You took your time to call me back, while I had already fallen for you without hesitation.
You gave me nothing at all, But still, you're in my way
You haven't shown me enough interest, but still, you're blocking my mind.
I beg, and borrow and steal, Have foresight and it's real, I didn't know I would feel it, But it's in my way
I do everything I can, use my intuition, and indeed, these feelings are real. I wasn't prepared to feel this way, but it's making me hold back.
Before you came into my life, I missed you so bad, I missed you so, so bad
Before I met you, my life was incomplete and empty without someone like you.
And you should know that
You should be aware of the impact you have had on me.
So call me, maybe!
So please, give me a call and let's see where this can go!
Writer(s): Carly Rae Jepsen, Tavish Joseph Crowe, Joshua Keeler Ramsay
Contributed by Anna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.