Call Me Up
dRea Lyrics


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Call me up, yeah you want me
Call me up, you say you need me
Get there then you don't have me yeah

Call me up, yeah you want me
Call me up, you say you need me
Get there then you don't have me yeah
I got standards (I gotta keep in check)
Work for hours (Yeah I wanna be the best)
I can be sour (Yeah you know I'll confess)
I got a Strong Tower (Yeah I stay blessed)

I won't say this
I won't take that
And I won't wear that
And I won't say smack

Mmm I won't say this
I won't take that
And I won't wear that
And I won't say smack

Call, Call, Call me up yeah you want me
Call me up, you say you need me
And then get there then you don't have me yeah

Call me up yeah you want me
Call me up, you say you need me
And get there then you don't have me yeah

You're frustrated, how's that my fault
Were you not taught
You're so distraught
Want my support
Not giving in, yeah yeah yeah
You, you talk that talk
Now walk that walk
'Cause you need to

Call me up yeah you want me
Call me up, you say you need me
And then get there then you don't have me yeah

Call me up yeah you want me
Call me up, you say you need me
And get there then you don't have me yeah

Call me up yeah you want me
Call me up, you say you need me
And then get there then you don't have me yeah

Call me up yeah you want me




Call me up, you say you need me
And get there then you don't have me yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of dRea's song "Call Me Up" depict a sense of frustration and disappointment in a relationship where the singer feels taken for granted. The repeated refrain of "Call me up, yeah you want me, Call me up, you say you need me, Get there then you don't have me yeah" signifies the singer's frustration with the inconsistency and lack of commitment from their partner.


The following verse, "I got standards (I gotta keep in check), Work for hours (Yeah I wanna be the best), I can be sour (Yeah you know I'll confess), I got a Strong Tower (Yeah I stay blessed)" suggests that the singer has personal expectations and boundaries in the relationship. They strive for personal growth and success while acknowledging their occasional sour moods. The mention of a "Strong Tower" could signify the singer's reliance on inner strength or a higher power to navigate through challenging situations.


The next two verses emphasize the singer's refusal to conform to the expectations and demands of their partner. They assert their independence and unwillingness to compromise their values, stating "I won't say this, I won't take that, And I won't wear that, And I won't say smack." This showcases their determination to maintain their own integrity and not be swayed by external pressures.


In the final verse, the singer confronts their partner's frustration and places the blame on them, suggesting that they should have been taught better in life. The line "Want my support, Not giving in, yeah yeah yeah" conveys the singer's refusal to enable their partner's behavior any longer. They urge their partner to back up their words with actions, emphasizing the need for consistency and genuine effort in the relationship.


Overall, "Call Me Up" explores themes of frustration, setting personal boundaries, and the desire for a more fulfilling and committed relationship. The lyrics convey the singer's determination to not settle for empty promises and their insistence on being treated with respect and sincerity.


Line by Line Meaning

Call me up, yeah you want me
Reach out to me, expressing your desire for my presence


Call me up, you say you need me
Reach out to me, claiming that you require my assistance


Get there then you don't have me yeah
Arrive at the destination but find that I am no longer available


I got standards (I gotta keep in check)
I have specific criteria that I must uphold


Work for hours (Yeah I wanna be the best)
Put in long hours of effort because I strive for excellence


I can be sour (Yeah you know I'll confess)
I admit that I can sometimes become bitter or resentful


I got a Strong Tower (Yeah I stay blessed)
I possess a source of strength and support that keeps me spiritually protected


I won't say this
I refuse to utter these words


I won't take that
I refuse to accept or tolerate that situation


And I won't wear that
I refuse to wear or display that particular item


And I won't say smack
And I won't engage in idle, hurtful talk


You're frustrated, how's that my fault
You feel annoyed or agitated, but it is not my responsibility


Were you not taught
Were you not educated or instructed on this matter


You're so distraught
You are deeply upset or troubled


Want my support
Desire or seek my assistance and encouragement


Not giving in, yeah yeah yeah
I am not yielding or surrendering easily


You, you talk that talk
You speak confidently or boastfully


Now walk that walk
Now demonstrate or prove your words through actions


'Cause you need to
Because it is important or necessary for you to do so




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Andrea Onamade

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