Story Behind The Song
Someone who was very close to me (a family member) has been estranged to me, and is now a public figure. I actually couldn't bring myself to make the call, but the song in a way is my call. My way of leaving an open door...
Song Description
The singer sees an old carving on a table of his name and the name of someone he used to have a close relationship with, something they carved over a decade before, maybe at a public place, but it brings an urge to speak to that person. There are questions and regrets and a hope that they found happiness. "I don't mean to bother you, but I just had to call".
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Cool |
Subject |
Telephone |
| Similar Artists |
John Mayer, David Gray |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Call
Saw your name carved on a table
Just under my own
Must be ten years since we ate here
Took it as a sign I should call
But how do you talk to someone who's
Been out of your life for ten long years
How do you build a bridge that long?
And how do you speak to someone who
Hasn't tried to speak to you
What do you do if they don't respond?
Tell me do you still believe in love
And are you still chasing dreams
Or did you wake up
Did you rise
Did you find what you were missing
I don't mean to bother you
But I just had to call...
Saw your name in all the papers
Seems you've done well as of late
Hope that you found
All you were seeking
And that you can stay up on that wave
Cause sometimes people lose their way
And sometimes people make mistakes
I never thought it would take so long to call
I finally get what was I your head
I finally let go of what you left
Maybe I am finally on my way home...
Tell me do you still believe in love
And are you still chasing dreams
Or did you wake up
Did you rise
Did you find what you were missing
I don't mean to bother you
But I just had to call...
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