Call Me
by Blondie
What is “Call Me” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Call Me” by Blondie is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Call Me' by Blondie is a vibrant track about romantic assertiveness and readiness to engage in adventurous love, encouraging a lover to call at all times, blending the language of love across cultural divides.
So… what’s this song really about?
Blondie's 'Call Me' paints the portrait of a dynamic and assured individual who delights in the thrilling aspects of romance and engagement. The repetition of the phrase 'Call me' throughout the song suggests a bold readiness to explore and be available, emphasizing spontaneity and thrill-seeking in romantic relationships. The song incorporates multi-lingual terms of endearment like 'amore' and 'mon chéri,' emphasizing a global, timeless appeal of love and connection. The energetic vibe of the song is further accentuated through its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, driving home the message of being open and unrestrained in romantic pursuits.
Moreover, the mention of being dressed in fashions of the 1980s not only places the song in a specific cultural context but also evokes imagery of visibility and boldness, tying into the overarching theme of undaunted self-expression and identity. This further embodies the song's undercurrent of fearlessness and a call for a partner who is equally uninhibited. 'Call Me' serves as both a declaration of independence and an invitation, a dual expression of freedom and the desire for intimate connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who originally sang 'Call Me'?
The song 'Call Me' was originally sung by Blondie.
Q: What year was 'Call Me' released?
'Call Me' was released in 1980.
Lyrics to “Call Me”
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[Instrumental Break 01:52-02:25]
[Bridge]
Ooh, he speaks the languages of love
Ooh, amore, chiamami, chiamami
Ooh, appelle-moi, mon chéri, appelle-moi
Anytime, anyplace, anywhere, any way
Anytime, anyplace, anywhere, any day, any way
[Instrumental Break 02:55-03:30]
[Keyboard Solo]
[Refrain]
Call me
[Instrumental Break 03:31-04:04]
[Verse 3]
Take me out and show me off
And put me on the scene
Dress me in the fashions of the 1980s
You're a man, no in-between
You know what your words can mean
[Chorus]
Call me (Call me) on the line
Call me, call me any day or night
Call me (Call me) I'll arrive
Call me, call me into overtime, call me
[Instrumental Break 04:38-04:52]
[Chorus]
Call me (Call me), my love
Call me, call me any, anytime
Call me (Call me) for a ride
Call me, call me for some overtime
Call me (Call me), my love, call me, call me in a sweet design
Call me (Call me), call me for your lover's lover's alibi
Call me (Call me) on the line
Call me, call me any, anytime
[Breakdown]
Call me, ah-ha, call me, ah-ha-ha
Call me, ah-ha-ha, call me any day or night
Call me, ooh-ooh-ah-ha-ha, ooh-ooh-ha-ha-ha
Call me, ah-ah-ooh
Call me, my, my sleek designs
Call me for a ride, call me inside
Call me, all night, all day, ah-ha, call me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ah-ah-ah
[Instrumental Break 06:20-7:17]
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
Call me (Call me) in my life
Call me, call me any, any time
Call me (Call me) I'll arrive
Call me, call me for some overtime
Call me (Call me) in my life
Call me, call me and my sleek designs
Call me (Call me), call me for your lover's lover's alibi
Call me (Call me) in my life
Call me, call me any, any time
Call me (Call me)
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Call me, oh-oh
Call me (Call me) in my life
Call me, call me any, any time