Call Me Up

Saturday Night Yearning: Embracing Connection in Sheps' 'Call Me Up'
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Lyrics

Why don't you call me up on every Saturday night?

Asking why the person doesn't call on Saturday nights, indicating a desire for connection during that time.

I told you I don't want to be alone

Expressing a reluctance to be alone, previously communicated to the person.

Why don't you call me up whenever I cross your mind?

Questioning why there's no call when the speaker is thought of, implying a wish for contact whenever they come to mind.

You know I'll be picking up the phone

Assuring the person that the speaker will answer the phone if they call.

Can't be alone with my own thoughts

Feeling uncomfortable being by oneself with one's thoughts.

There's something going on my mind

Noting there's something on the speaker's mind, possibly causing unease or preoccupation.

I need a new perspective

Expressing a need for a fresh viewpoint or outlook.

I'll find it if you're holding the line

Implying that the desired new perspective could be found through communication with the person.

Tell me you've got plans but you don't want to go

Person suggests having plans but not wanting to attend, possibly hinting at a desire to spend time together.

When you're tired of everything, everything you know

Describing a feeling of exhaustion or dissatisfaction with everything familiar or routine.

Why don't you call me up on every Saturday night?

Reiterating the request for a call specifically on Saturday nights.

I told you I don't want to be alone

Reaffirming the unwillingness to be alone, previously communicated.

Why don't you call me up whenever I cross your mind?

Repeating the desire for contact whenever the person comes to mind.

You know I'll be picking up the phone

Reiterating the commitment to answering the phone if the person calls.

Can't be alone

Emphasizing the discomfort or unwillingness to be alone.

Can't be alone

Repeating the discomfort or reluctance to be alone.

I told you I don't want to be alone

Restating the earlier refusal to be alone.

I'm done with introspection

Declaring an end to self-examination or deep introspection.

Alone ain't how I'm spending my time

Asserting that being alone is not how the speaker intends to spend their time.

You knew that it would pique my interest

Acknowledging that the person knew sending a particular text would catch the speaker's interest.

When you sent another midnight 'you up?' text

Recalling a specific text sent late at night, implying a potential romantic or intimate nature.

And I confess

Admitting to a confession or acknowledgment related to the situation being discussed.

That when you

Continuation of the acknowledgment or confession.

Tell me you've got plans but you don't want to go

Reiteration of having plans but expressing a lack of desire to go, possibly hinting at a wish to be together instead.

When you're tired of everything, everything you know

Describing a feeling of weariness or dissatisfaction with everything familiar or routine, similar to line 10.

That you don't have to say it

Implies that the unspoken feelings or intentions are evident through subtle hints or tones.

It's in the undertone

Suggesting that the unspoken emotions or intentions are implied beneath the surface of conversation.

Why don't you call me up on every Saturday night?

Reiterating the request for a call specifically on Saturday nights.

I told you I don't want to be alone

Reaffirming the unwillingness to be alone, previously communicated.

Why don't you call me up whenever I cross your mind?

Repeating the desire for contact whenever the person comes to mind.

You know I'll be picking up the phone

Reiterating the commitment to answering the phone if the person calls.

Can't be alone

Emphasizing the discomfort or unwillingness to be alone.

Can't be alone

Repeating the discomfort or reluctance to be alone.

I told you I don't want to be alone

Restating the earlier refusal to be alone.

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