She Called Up
Crowded House
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[Chorus:] She called up And gave me the news It made me so sad, sad, sad There was nothing I could do She's too far away And you had to leave I can never repay you now For what you gave to me A whisper that can blow a chasm wide It took us all It took us all Pushed apart the mountains and the tide It took us all [Chorus] I was so lost In delirious sleep Wasn't prepared for that position Yeah, maybe I was naive The truth is a mortal blow You know all there is to know The hurt that you have so close Is something better now And she called... And she called up And gave me the news It made me so sad, sad, sad There was nothing I could do She's too far away And you had to leave I can never repay you now For what you gave to me For what you gave to me She called up She called up She called up And gave me the news
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Written by: NEIL FINN
Lyrics © CHRYSALIS SONGS O/B/O ROUNDHEAD MUSIC
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13 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"She Called Up" is a song by the famous Australian and New Zealand rock band Crowded House.
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Album DetailsThe song is included in the band's fifth studio album named "Time on Earth". This album was released in the United Kingdom on 2nd July 2007 and in the United States on 10th July 2007.
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Band's Revival"She Called Up" was released after the band's decade-long hiatus, marking their return to music.
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Lead VocalsThe lead vocal of "She Called Up" is performed by Crowded House's frontman, Neil Finn.
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Single Release"She Called Up" was released as the second single from the album "Time on Earth".
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Music CompositionThe song is noted for its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, although its lyrics explore themes of loss and mourning.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song allegorically represent the loss of a close friend, specifically the death of Paul Hester, a previous band member.
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Broadcasting HistoryThe song "She Called Up" had its worldwide premiere in Spain in 2007, on the Pedro Piqueras radio show.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "She Called Up" is performed in a playful and humorous style, contrasting with the deeper, somber theme of the song's lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity and the positive reception by fans, "She Called Up" didn't make a significant mark on the major music charts.
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Band Reformation"She Called Up" is one of the first songs released following Crowded House's reformation.
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Critic's ReceptionCritics have praised both the song's melodic quality and its exploration of complex emotions.
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Live PerformancesCrowded House included "She Called Up" in many of their live performances during their worldwide tours, which added to the song's popularity.
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