Call Me Irresponsible
Washington Dinah Lyrics
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Call me unreliable
Go on and throw in,
Undependable too
Well, do my foolish alibis
Bore you
Well I'm not clever
Go on and call me unpredictable
Tell me I'm impractical
Rainbows I'm inclined to pursue
Ooh go on and call me irresponsible
Yes I'm unreliable
But it's undeniably, it's undeniably true
I'm irresponsibly mad about you
In the song "Call Me Irresponsible" by Dinah Washington, the lyrics describe a person who is being called unreliable and irresponsible, but they don't seem to care. They admit that their foolish alibis may bore others, but they claim that they are not clever, they just adore the person they are singing to. The lyrics continue with the person being called unpredictable and impractical, but they persist in pursuing "rainbows." Lastly, they acknowledge being irresponsible and unreliable, but they attribute it to being madly in love with the person they are singing to.
The song is conveying the idea of being passionately in love with someone and not caring about what others think or say. The person being addressed seems to accept their flaws and is proud to be madly in love. The last line "I'm irresponsibly mad about you" sums up the whole song, indicating that love takes over and makes us do things that we wouldn't do otherwise.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me irresponsible
You may refer to me as careless and not thinking about the consequences of my actions.
Call me unreliable
I understand that I have not been consistent and dependable in fulfilling my obligations.
Go on and throw in,
Furthermore, feel free to add to the list of negative traits that I possess.
Undependable too
Also, acknowledge that I am not to be relied upon in any situation.
Well, do my foolish alibis
Perhaps, my excuse for not being reliable or responsible may sound foolish or unconvincing.
Bore you
I understand that this repetition of inadequate behavior may have become tiresome and unpleasant for you.
Well I'm not clever
In addition, I realize that I may not possess the intellectual capacity to rectify my mistakes or change my ways.
Baby I just adore you
However, I hope that my love and affection for you outweigh these negative traits and emotions.
Go on and call me unpredictable
Feel free to label me as difficult to forecast or control.
Tell me I'm impractical
Inform me that my actions and decisions are not based on practicality or reason.
Rainbows I'm inclined to pursue
I may have an inclination towards pursuing mystic or unfounded desires or goals.
Ooh go on and call me irresponsible
I understand that my actions may lead you to call me irresponsible once again.
Yes I'm unreliable
I acknowledge that I have proved myself to be undependable multiple times.
But it's undeniably, it's undeniably true
However, I cannot deny the undiminished love and passion I have for you.
I'm irresponsibly mad about you
My infatuation and passion for you may be irrational and uncontrollable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN
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