Call Your Girlfriend
Robyn
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Call your girlfriend It's time you had the talk Give your reasons Say it's not her fault But you just met somebody new Tell her not to get upset, second-guessing everything you said and done And then when she gets upset tell her how you never mean to hurt no one Then you tell her that the only way her heart will mend is when she learns to love again And it won't make sense right now but you're still her friend And then you let her down easy Call your girlfriend It's time you had the talk Give your reasons Say it's not her fault But you just met somebody new Don't you tell her how I give you something that you never even knew you missed Don't you even try and explain how it's so different when we kiss And you just tell her that the only way her heart will mend is when she learns to love again And it won't make sense right now but you're still her friend And then you let her down easy Call your girlfriend It's time you had the talk Give your reasons Say it's not her fault But you just met somebody new And now it's gonna be me and you And you tell her that the only way her heart will mend is when she learns to love again And it won't make sense right now but you're still her friend And then you let her down easy Call your girlfriend It's time you had the talk Give your reasons Say it's not her fault Call your girlfriend It's time you had the talk Give your reasons Say it's not her fault But you just met somebody new
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Written by: Klas Frans Ahlund, Robin Miriam Carlsson, Alexander Erik Kronlund
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Call Your Girlfriend" is a song by Robyn, a renowned Swedish singer, songwriter, and record producer.
- Robyn started singing at a young age, gaining popularity in the late 1990s for her many chart-topping hits. She is well-known for her electrifying performances and deeply emotional lyrics.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the second single from her seventh studio album "Body Talk" on April 1, 2011.
- This album was released via the record labels Konichiwa and Interscope.
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Songwriting & Production"Call Your Girlfriend" was co-written by Robyn, Klas Åhlund, and Alexander Kronlund, who are all Swedish songwriters.
- It was also produced by Klas Åhlund, an individual with whom Robyn has collaborated frequently throughout her career.
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Music VideoDirected by Max Vitali, the music video gained high praise for its simplicity and stellar showcasing of Robyn's performance and dance skills.
- The video involves Robyn dancing alone in a warehouse and it was shot in a single take.
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Commercial PerformanceThe song performed strongly on music charts worldwide, reaching the top 10 in Denmark and the UK.
- In the United States, it peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Critical Reception"Call Your Girlfriend'' received wide critical acclaim upon its release. Critics praised it for its heartbreaking lyrics and emotional delivery.
- It was included in several year-end lists of the best songs, such as those by Time Magazine and Rolling Stone.
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Song Theme & LyricsThe song is about a woman urging her lover to break up with his girlfriend and deliver the news in a considerate manner.
- Its emotional lyrics are paired with upbeat synth-pop music, creating a unique contrast that stands out in popular music.
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Awards and Nominations"Call Your Girlfriend" won the Grammy award for Best Dance Recording at the 2011 Swedish Grammy Awards.
- It also earned a nomination for the same category at the Grammy Awards held in the United States.
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Song LegacyThe song is widely recognized as one of Robyn's signature songs. It has been covered by many artists and has appeared in several television series.
- A particular cover by the indie-pop duo Erato went viral, which featured a minimalistic version performed with plastic cups, further cementing the song's status in pop culture.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song's blend of emotional songwriting and dance music has influenced many pop artists.
- Taylor Swift cited it as a reference point for her own music, further underlining the song's enduring impact.
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