Call Me
The Rembrandts Lyrics


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We both know you and I, have been through harder times
But now your silence seems, a very different kind
It feels like I've been dyin', just to hear your voice again

[Chorus]
Call me..call me-can't you hear me cryin'?
Call me..call me-please don't leave me hangin' on
So maybe you were right, and maybe I've been wrong
Why did I have to go, and wait it out so long?
But I didn't mean to hurt you-if you could only feel my pain

[Chorus]

Now I can't speak for you, but I wish you'd talk to me
How difficult can this one conversation be?

[Chorus: x2]

Call me
Please don't leave me... hangin' on

Call me




Call me
Call me

Overall Meaning

The Rembrandts' song, "Call Me," is a heart-wrenching plea for communication and connection. The lyrics suggest that the two individuals in the song have had difficult times in the past but have never been at a loss for words. Now, however, one person's silence is like a "very different kind" of pain for the other. The chorus, "Call me...call me-can't you hear me cryin'? Call me...call me-please don't leave me hangin' on," is a desperate request to bridge the gap that has formed between them. The singer is admitting fault, acknowledging that they may have been wrong, and expressing their deep desire for forgiveness and a chance to make things right. They are aware that they may have hurt the other person unintentionally, and are hoping that they can understand each other's pain.


The lyrics illustrate the importance of communication, especially in difficult times. The singer is willing to reach out, to admit their fault, and to listen and understand the other person's pain. However, the other person remains silent, making the situation even worse. The line, "How difficult can this one conversation be?" highlights the necessity of having difficult conversations, even if they are uncomfortable. It is better to confront the problem head-on and to communicate openly and honestly, rather than to let misunderstandings fester and grow.


Overall, "Call Me" is a moving plea for communication, understanding, and forgiveness. It is a reminder of the power of words and the damage that can be done when they are left unsaid. It is a call to action, urging us to reach out to those we have lost touch with and to start the difficult conversations that heal old wounds and mend broken relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

We both know you and I, have been through harder times
We have experienced tougher situations together in the past, but now your silence feels unusual.


It feels like I've been dyin', just to hear your voice again
I have been feeling as though a part of me is dying just to listen to your voice once again.


Call me..call me-can't you hear me cryin'?
I implore you to contact me since my desperation is causing me to cry out for you to call me.


So maybe you were right, and maybe I've been wrong
It is possible that you were correct and I was mistaken.


But I didn't mean to hurt you-if you could only feel my pain
I did not intend to harm you, and I wish you could empathize with my agony.


Now I can't speak for you, but I wish you'd talk to me
While I cannot speak on your behalf, I desire for you to converse with me.


How difficult can this one conversation be?
How challenging could this single dialogue possibly be?


Please don't leave me... hangin' on
Please do not abandon me when I am in need of your support.


Call me
Please call me.


Call me
Please call me.


Call me
Please call me.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHIL SOLEM, SCOTT MILLER, DANNY C. WILDE

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