Request Line
Zhane Lyrics


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DJ please
Pick up your phone
I'm on the request line

Baby, baby, ba-ba baby baby
Baby, Baby, alright all night

I know it's better when the rhythm works together
With the beat in your soul
Did I ever tell you
How you make me feel
Every night you're on the control

So come on daddy won't you take it away
I know I call your line every day
I'm dialing five, five, five, zero, four, twenty-nine
So that I can hear you say, hey

1
Hey, baby boo
Just tell me what
I can play for you, hey
You're right on time
You just got through the request line
Baby, baby, ba-ba baby, baby

Baby every single day
I call you, I call you
Baby every single night
Alright now, alright
Mr. DJ I know that you will
Remember this voice calling you
It's been a while so how you been, oh

So turn it up as I shake it on down
(shake it, shake it, shake it baby)
And catch the vinyl as it's spinning around, yeah
Give me five, five, five, zero, four, twenty-nine
That's the number that we're dialing tonight, hey

Repeat 1

Baby, baby, ba-baby, baby, baby
Repeat above while:
You gotta keep it hot, baby
(You gotta keep it hot, baby)
You gotta keep it hot, baby
You gotta keep it hot, baby, ah, come on

Repeat 1 while:
Baby every single day
Baby every single night

Baby, baby, ba-ba baby, baby
Dialing five fifty-five zero four and twenty-nine
I'll be ringing it all night
I'm calling ya
Oh baby put me through
Put me on so I can grove
Dialing five, and fifty-five, I'm calling
Dialing five and fifty-five
Zero four and twenty-nine
I'm calling on your line
I'm calling, I'm calling
Dialing five and fifty-five zero four and twenty-nine
Five, five, and fifty-five
(Request line)




Oh, ah ha
(Baby)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zhané’s song ‘Request Line’ is a playful and flirtatious interaction between the lead singer and a DJ. The song is about a woman calling a radio station to put in her request and get her song on air. She repeatedly dials the request line and asks the DJ to play her music while simultaneously flirting with him. The lyrics talk about how she feels every time she hears the music he plays and how he keeps her moving all night. The song is upbeat and has an infectious hook that keeps the listener’s attention.


Line by Line Meaning

DJ please
Asking the DJ to pay attention and be ready for the request line.


Pick up your phone
A request for the DJ to answer the phone and receive the caller's request.


I'm on the request line
The caller is announcing that she is currently making a phone call to the request line of the DJ.


Baby, baby, ba-ba baby baby
Repetitive, rhythmic vocals meant to keep the energy up and keep the listener's attention.


Baby, Baby, alright all night
Repeating the word 'baby' again, with 'alright all night' added, creating a catchphrase that is easy to remember and matches the song's upbeat energy.


I know it's better when the rhythm works together
The caller understands that great music is created when all the elements work together, including the rhythm and the beat.


With the beat in your soul
The caller is emphasizing how important the beat is in connecting with the listener's soul and inspiring them to dance.


Did I ever tell you
The caller is asking the DJ if she has told him before about how great he makes her feel through his music.


How you make me feel
The caller is telling the DJ that his music has a positive impact on her emotions and mood, highlighting the importance of good music in daily life.


Every night you're on the control
The caller is acknowledging the DJ's control and influence over the music and how he has the power to make people dance and feel good every night.


So come on daddy won't you take it away
The caller is encouraging the DJ to take control of the music and take the listeners on a journey with his set.


I know I call your line every day
The caller acknowledges that she is a frequent caller to the request line, highlighting how important music is to her and how much she values the DJ's role.


I'm dialing five, five, five, zero, four, twenty-nine
The caller is announcing the specific phone number that she is calling to reach the request line of the DJ.


So that I can hear you say, hey
The caller wants the DJ to answer her call and acknowledge her request, wanting to hear the DJ's voice on the phone.


Hey, baby boo
The DJ is addressing the caller in a playful way, to create a friendly atmosphere and encourage continued engagement with the request line.


Just tell me what
The DJ wants the caller to tell him what she wants to hear, highlighting the collaborative nature of the request line.


I can play for you, hey
The DJ is ready and willing to play the caller's request, continuing the cooperative relationship between the DJ and the caller.


You're right on time
The DJ acknowledges and appreciates the caller's timing, letting her know that she has called at a good moment for him to receive her request.


You just got through the request line
The DJ is letting the caller know that she listened to the message to call the request line and got through to him successfully.


Mr. DJ I know that you will
The caller is expressing her confidence and trust in the DJ's abilities to play great music that she will enjoy.


Remember this voice calling you
The caller is reminding the DJ that she is a frequent caller and wants to be recognized and remembered in a friendly way.


It's been a while so how you been, oh
The caller acknowledges that it has been a while since she called and wants to check in on the DJ, creating a friendly interaction between the DJ and the caller.


So turn it up as I shake it on down
The caller is asking the DJ to increase the volume to match her dancing as she 'shakes it on down', emphasizing the importance of rhythm and dancing to enjoying music.


(shake it, shake it, shake it baby)
Repeating the phrase 'shake it' to create a rhythmic and catchy chorus that inspires the listener to dance and move with the music.


And catch the vinyl as it's spinning around, yeah
The caller is envisioning the DJ physically switching and spinning the vinyl records, creating a visual and colorful image of the DJ's work.


Give me five, five, five, zero, four, twenty-nine
The caller is repeating the phone number to the request line, as it is the only way for her to connect with the DJ and request a song.


That's the number that we're dialing tonight, hey
The caller is emphasizing that the number to the request line is important and encouraging others to call and engage with the DJ's music.


Baby every single day
The caller is again emphasizing how important music is to her and how she interacts with it every single day.


I call you, I call you
The caller repeats the action of calling the request line, emphasizing its importance in her life and her enjoyment of the DJ's music.


Alright now, alright
Repeating the word 'alright' in a rhythmic and catchy way to keep the energy of the song high and celebrate the enjoyment of the DJ's music.


So that I can groove
The caller wants to groove and dance to the DJ's music, highlighting its importance in physical expression and enjoyment.


Dialing five and fifty-five, zero four and twenty-nine
Repeating the phone number of the request line to remind the listener and encourage them to call and engage with the DJ's music.


I'll be ringing it all night
The caller will keep calling the request line all night to hear the DJ's music, emphasizing its importance in her night's entertainment and enjoyment.


I'm calling ya
The caller is directly addressing the DJ through the song, creating a closer relationship between the DJ and the listener.


Oh baby put me through
The caller wants the DJ to go beyond just playing music and engage with her through the request line, creating a more meaningful interactive experience.


Put me on so I can grove
The caller wants the DJ to play her request so she can dance, emphasizing the importance of rhythm and movement in enjoying music.


Five, five, and fifty-five
Repeating the phone number of the request line to remind the listener and encourage them to call and engage with the DJ's music.


(Request line)
Repeating the phrase 'request line' as a callback to the theme of the song and the importance of engagement between the DJ and the listener.


You gotta keep it hot, baby
The DJ is reminding the listener to keep the energy and excitement of the music high, encouraging them to dance and engage with the music.


(You gotta keep it hot, baby)
Repeating the phrase 'you gotta keep it hot' to emphasize the importance of energy and fun in enjoying music.


Ah, come on
The DJ is addressing the listener in a friendly, playful way, encouraging them to dance and groove with the music and get the most enjoyment out of it.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, KEIR GIST, DARREN LIGHTY, RENEE NEUFILLE, VALERIE SIMPSON

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@VM805

These two ladies were very underrated. Very smooth jam right here. Nothing like that 90's R&B.

@nateblack259

Not underrated i feel they are hidden gems iykyk… so shhhhh wel keep this one to our selves hahaha

@thecrow3033

I would like to go back to the 80s and 90s and stay there forever, timeless

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I am too 👍

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@enosmuritu3644

Timeless

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I wish I could too!!!!!!!! Lol

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@3rdeyemang

Zhane music was perfect for any event Cook out, family reunion, chilling at the club macking on some honey. It went with every occasion.

@reginacurry444

This JAM Never Gets Old!

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