Call Me

Kimbra

About Call Me

"Call Me Maybe" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen for her EP Curiosity (2012) and later appeared on her second studio album Kiss (2012). The song was written by Jepsen and Tavish Crowe as a folk song, but its genre was modified to pop following the production by Josh Ramsay. It was released as the lead single from the EP on September 20, 2011, through 604 Records. Jepsen was signed to Schoolboy Records, releasing her single in the United States through the label, as the first single from Kiss. Musically, "Call Me Maybe" is a synth pop track that alludes to the inconvenience that a love at first sight brings to a girl who hopes for a call back from a new crush. "Call Me Maybe" reached number one in Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, while peaking inside the top three in Austria, Belgium (Flanders & Wallonia), Germany, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. After reaching the top position on the Canadian Hot 100, Jepsen became only the fifth Canadian artist to do so in her home country since 2007. In the United States, the track reached number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart, and is the first number one by a Canadian female artist on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since 2007's "Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne. 


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2011
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Where do you walk on a Saturday?
I see you hurrying to get somewhere
Stop and smell the roses
Stop, get closer feel it in the air
(Yeah you)
Can I hold out my hand?
Make you listen to me, help you understand
Why you make me high
Can I tell you all the reasons why?

Won't you slow down I
Just need a moment of your time

It's electric baby
I could be the one or I could be just crazy
(I know you've been hurt before)
I can tell it in the way you're wanting more
I know the game you're playing
I wanna break the rules, stop your questioning

Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down (Come bring your love around me)
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down (Come bring your trust around me)
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down (I won't let you stay lonely)
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
(Come bring your love)

When will we talk on a Saturday?
You're always hurrying to get somewhere
Striking all your poses
You think I don't notice that you're everywhere?
Yeah you
Can I hold out my hand?
Make you mine forever, all the money I could spend
Looking out for you
Let me take you out where you want to

(I'm gonna hold you I got nothing to lose tonight I'm all tight)
I wanna let go with you
Wait for a moment alone with you
(See that golden light
That shines each time we walk by?)
It's electric baby
Come and take a chance on all the dreams you're dreaming

Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down (Come bring your love around me)
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down (Come bring your trust around me)
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down (I won't let you stay lonely)
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
(Come bring your love)

Nobody understands
I got love but I ain't got plans
You make me high
Can I tell you all the reasons why?
The night is nigh and it's coming fast
Feel like little kids at school skipping class
Come break the law with me
Listen to me, I'm the one you're really waiting for

Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Nothing's gonna bring us down
Call me
Nothing's gonna bring us down
(Come bring your love)

I got what you want, baby don't move, when they move along
Get tight, get it tough, everyone's fighting for the one they want
I got what you need, baby don't move, when they come for me
Get tight, get it tough, everyone's fighting for the one they want
I got what you want, baby don't move, when they move along
Get tight, get it tough, everyone's fighting for the one they want

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Kimbra

Kimbra Lee Johnson (born 27 March 1990), known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter/guitarist. On 29 August 2011, she released a debut album Vows which reached the top 5 in New Zealand and Australia. On 22 May 2012, the album was released in North America, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard charts. Kimbra featured in the multi-platinum single "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye. more »

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Written by: MARK LANDON, KIMBRA LEE JOHNSON, JOSHUA LUKE HEPTINSTALL

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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Release Information
"Call Me" is a song from Kimbra's second studio album, named "The Golden Echo," which was released in 2014.
Song Inspiration
The song is often considered to derive from various genre influences ranging from pop, soul, to experimental electronic music, and is said to represent Kimbra's unique and inventive musical style.
Album Contribution
"Call Me" is a part of an album that Kimbra has indicated is more personal and introspective compared to her debut album, "Vows."
Collaboration
The album "The Golden Echo" includes collaborations with numerous notable artists, such as John Legend and Ben Weinman, although "Call Me" is solely credited to Kimbra.
Reception
Though not released as a single, "Call Me" has been well-received by fans and critics who have lauded Kimbra's lyrical depth and vocal performance on the track.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "Call Me" explore themes of love, yearning, and emotional ambiguity, adding to the diversity and complexity of the themes present throughout "The Golden Echo."
Production Details
The track was produced by Rich Costey, an American record producer and mixer who has worked with big-name artists like Muse, Franz Ferdinand, and Chvrches.
Song Duration
"Call Me" is one of Kimbra's shorter songs, clocking in at just over two minutes.
Music Style
The song showcases Kimbra's exploratory nature in music, mixing traditional pop structures with more avant-garde elements.
Global Reach
Although Kimbra is originally from New Zealand, "Call Me," like the rest of her songs, has reached fans across continents, showcasing her global appeal and influence.

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