Call On Me
Nelly, Janet Jackson
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Sing it for me Everybody come on, y'all know what this is I don't know if I've ever felt like this before But I'm sure that the way I feel I don't want it to go 'Cause I've cried my share of tears and I've sang my share of blues But to keep you over here I'll do what I got to do So baby call on me Whether day or night I'll never leave Say you don't have to be alone I'll come anywhere you want Baby just pick up the phone and call on me It's you and I I wanna be your only love affair See there it go See there it go Mama See love, I have never met a girl that could break me down It's like I get caught in the middle I get caught up a little anytime she's around I be posted, waitin' on standby Lookin' to catch a hit I'm doin' whatever, whenever Never forget I said I'd be here when you want To get what you need, if you wanna receive Oh, please believe you could Call on me Whether day or night I'll never leave Say you don't have to be alone I'll come anywhere you want Baby just pick up the phone and call on me It's you and I, mama I wanna be your only love affair See there it go See there it go Mama Call on me When you need someone who cares Say the words and I'll be here I can meet you anywhere Call on me Anytime that you please Be whatever you want Be whatever you need Because you're the one I love baby Just call on me, whether day or night I'll never leave You don't have to be alone, I'll come anywhere you want Baby just pick up the phone and call on me It's you and I, mama I wanna be your only love affair See there it go See there it go, Mama It don't matter where you go I'll come anywhere you want me to It don't matter near or far It's like anything you say, I'll do And it don't matter where you go I'll come anywhere you want me to And it don't matter, near or far It's like anything you say, I'll do (yeah, yeah, yeah) Err'body come on (yeah, yeah, yeah) Err'body come on (yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Written by: JOHNTA AUSTIN, JERMAINE DUPRI, JAMES HARRIS III, CORNELL HAYNES, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES PHILLIPS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Call on Me" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson with guest vocals from the rapper Nelly. It was released in 2006 as the lead single from Jackson's ninth studio album "20 Y.O."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a considerable success on the charts. It peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became Jackson's 19th number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Internationally, the song reached the top 20 in several countries.
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Production Team"Call on Me" was produced by Jermaine Dupri, LRoc, and Nelly. This same team was also responsible for producing several other tracks on the "20 Y.O." album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Call on Me" was directed by Hype Williams, well-known for his distinctive, vibrant style. The video features both Jackson and Nelly and is set in an abstract, mystical desert scene.
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Genre and StyleThe song is a mix of pop, R&B, and hip hop influences. The slow, groove-based instrumental provides a perfect backdrop for Jackson and Nelly's smooth vocal performances.
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Critical ReceptionCritics' responses to "Call on Me" were mixed. Some praised the song for its catchy chorus and Jackson's confident vocal delivery, while others felt that the song was a step down from her previous musical output.
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SamplingThe song includes a sample from The SOS Band's 1980 song "Tell Me If You Still Care."
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PerformanceJanet Jackson performed "Call on Me" live on various television shows and live events to promote her album, "20 Y.O."
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Commercial SuccessDespite mixed reviews, "Call on Me" was commercially successful. As of the end of 2006, the song had sold over 600,000 digital downloads in the U.S. alone.
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Collaboration Aspects"Call on Me" marked the first time Janet Jackson collaborated with rapper Nelly. The collaboration was well received by fans of both artists.
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