James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter. He had signed with EMI before securing a recording contract with Atlantic Records and Custard Records.
Blunt rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of his debut studio album Back to Bedlam, before achieving worldwide fame with the singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". The album sold over 11 million copies worldwide, topping the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number two in the US. Blunt's second album, All the Lost Souls, which was released in 2007, topped the charts in over 20 countries and produced the hit single "1973". His third album, Some Kind of Trouble, was released in 2010, after its lead single Stay the Night. A deluxe edition was released the following year, titled Some Kind of Trouble: Revisited. In 2013, he released his fourth album, Moon Landing, which was preceded by the lead single "Bonfire Heart", which peaked at number four in the UK Singles Chart following promotion on The One Show and The Graham Norton Show, as well as receiving extensive radio airplay.

James Blunt was born at an army hospital in Tidworth, Wiltshire, England; the first child born to Jane A.F. (née Amos) and Charles Blount. James spent his early childhood living in England, Cyprus and Germany, where his father, a colonel in the British Army Air Corps, and military helicopter pilot, was posted at various times.
Blunt was enrolled at Elstree School in Woolhampton in Berkshire, before continuing to Harrow School in Harrow on the Hill in north-west London (Elmfield House) on an army bursary. From Harrow School he gained an army-sponsored place at the University of Bristol, where he first studied aerospace manufacturing engineering and then subsequently moved on to the study of sociology. He graduated with a BSc in sociology in 1996.

Early career
Blunt had piano and violin lessons as a child, but his first significant exposure to popular music was at Harrow School. There, he was introduced to the guitar by a fellow student, and started playing the instrument and writing songs at age 14. At University of Bristol, his undergraduate thesis was The Commodification of Image – Production of a Pop Idol; one of his main references for the thesis was Simon Frith, a sociologist and rock critic, and chair of the Mercury Music Prize panel of judges since 1992 While still in the army Blunt would work on demos during his time off. A backing vocalist and songwriting collaborator suggested he contact Elton John's manager Todd Interland, with whom she used to share a house. Interland told Hit Quarters that he listened to Blunt's demo while driving home and after hearing the track 'Goodbye My Lover', pulled over and called the mobile number written on the CD to set up a meeting.
Blunt left the British Army in 2002 so that he could pursue his musical career. It was at that period that he started using the stage name "Blunt", in part to make it easier for others to spell; "Blount" is pronounced the same way, and remains his legal surname. Shortly after leaving the army, he was signed to EMI music publishers, and to Twenty-First Artists management A record contract remained elusive, with recording label executives pointing to Blunt's posh speaking voice as a barrier in class-divided Britain. Linda Perry, who was just launching her own Custard Records label in early 2003, heard Blunt's promotional tape when visiting London, and soon after heard him perform live at the South by Southwest Music Festival. She made an offer to him the same night and within a few days, Blunt signed a recording contract with Perry, and one month later he was in Los Angeles working with producer Tom Rothrock.

Prelude:
(Girl’s voice)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He maketh me lie down in green pastures.
He leadeth me beside still waters.
He restoreth my soul.
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
Thou annointest my head with oil.
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
(M.I.)
Verse 1
Yeah, I fill my life’s pages, with the goodness of the Rock of Ages
The drama in my life is stages ,to fight the blazes
Going through life with seeing through many different phases
One way to run but with different paces, will track you different races
I bet on God because he knows all the aces
I give him everything in him my places
Because I ain't trying to waste this
Serving Jesus till my soul he raises
So call self, for in clay, we all vases
Different ranges, but I will argue as his vase he makes us
So he won’t let me face this, unless he knows that I can take this
The world remains, how my situation changes
Though the wrath of rages, he stands courageous
Because I know my basis
I read my Bible and I say my graces
I spend my time with him instead of reading Hadley-Chases.
And I’d forgotten that this is the basis, to going places
So when the wells dry up, Jesus is the oasis
Chorus:
Oh Jehovah, (yeah)
Still watching over (yes he is/yes he does)
X2
Verse 2
Let me tell you what I do in crisis,
Whenever trouble rises.
I know that Christ suffices, and I receive his sacrifices
When the water rises and living tries us
The economy is shifting prices and when the world is cold and lifeless
It’s then I open up my eyes and realize this
That no weapon comes against us as long as he’s beside us
You see I read that he is promises that he’ll provide us
Whatever we need as long as he live inside us
So when the light of life is burning dim, he’ll reignite us
And when we lack the strength to fight the world, he’ll send us fighters
Angels to lead and guide us, until he’ll reunite us
Under his arms he’ll hide us, and he’ll provide us
So I don’t even know who you are or what you’re going through
But you see I know my Jehovah can be there for you
And I believe it’s true, the Bible says it too
I ain’t a preacher, just a sinner. He too beautiful
Chorus:
Oh Jehovah (watching over you and I)
Still watching over (watching over you and I)
X4
Chorus of voices: Jehovah Jehovah Jehovah
X8
(I fear no evil, thou art my rock of salvation, yes you are, yes you are, God on
Jesus, God on Jesus)
Verse 3
I ain’t a minister, though I administer the truth
But one thing remains, while my sin is to youth
That is defendin’ the truth, when I speakin’ the proof
It’s a messenger here, bringing lessons of his
And the messenger is—not important at all
But I wholly fall at his feet and declare
You are marvelous, gracious, wonderful, beautiful, bountiful, merciful
You are everything
Chorus:
(simultaneous. Woven Together)
That’s who you are X3
Jehovah, Jehovah, Jehovah X24
(Yes, you are, yes, you are. God on Jesus. You are my salvation. God on Jesus.
God on Jesus. Yeah. Strong Tower. The name of the Lord. HE’s a strong tower.
The righteous call on him. Yes he is.)
Oh Jehovah, Still watching over X4

"All Of Me"
[Verse 1:]
What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright

[Pre-Chorus:]
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

[Chorus:]
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, ohoh

[Verse 2:]
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you

[Pre-Chorus:]
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

[Chorus:]
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, ohoh

[Bridge:]
Give me all of you
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it's hard

[Chorus:]
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you

I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, ohoh

Oh my mama told me
'Cause she say she learned the hard way
Say she wanna spare the children
She say don't give or sell your soul away
'Cause all that you have is your soul
Don't be tempted by the shiny apple
Don't you eat of a bitter fruit
Hunger only for a taste of justice
Hunger only for a world of truth
'Cause all that you have is your soul
I was a pretty young girl once
I had dreams I had high hopes
I married a man he stole my heart away
He gave his love but what a high price I paid
And all that you have is your soul


Don't be tempted by the shiny apple
Don't you eat of a bitter fruit
Hunger only for a taste of justice
Hunger only for a world of truth
'Cause all that you have is your soul


Why was I such a young fool
Thought I'd make history
Making babies was the best I could do
Thought I'd made something that could be mine forever
Found out the hard way one can't possess another
And all that you have is your soul


Don't be tempted by the shiny apple
Don't you eat of a bitter fruit
Hunger only for a taste of justice
Hunger only for a world of truth
'Cause all that you have is your soul


I thought thought that I could find a way
To beat the system
To make a deal and have no debts to pay
I'd take it all take it all I'd run away
Me for myself first class and first rate
But all that you have is your soul


Don't be tempted by the shiny apple
Don't you eat of a bitter fruit
Hunger only for a taste of justice
Hunger only for a world of truth
'Cause all that you have is your soul

Oh my mama told me
'Cause she say she learned the hard way
Say she wanna spare the children
She say don't give or sell your soul away
'Cause all that you have is your soul
Don't be tempted by the shiny apple
Don't you eat of a bitter fruit
Hunger only for a taste of justice
Hunger only for a world of truth
'Cause all that you have is your soul

Oloore,oloore(x3) eeyee!
it’s so good to know i can’t abandon you,yeah!
You’re the reason my life is so complete,yeah!
And so many times it feels like am still dreaming
You’re the life that i live for each day!!
Without you,my life will never have a meaning
Your love has turned my life around!
Oloore
I bu chukwu onye di mma ee!
Oloore
Yes You have turned my life around
Oloore
Ee! I bu chukwu onye di mma ee!
Oloore
uuuuuu! Oloore Oloore,oloore.
I remember,the first time that i met you
I had this feeling that my life started all over
And you told me not to worry,i’ll be okay Now,am happy you came into my liiiife
Without You,my life will never have a meaning
Oh! Yes,you’ve turned my life around
Oloore
I bu chukwu onye di mma ee!
Oloore
Yes you have turned my life around. Oloore
Ee!,i bu chukwu onye di mma ee! Oloore
Uuuuuu! Oloore
Oloore,oloore
oh,oh,oh,oh,oh,oh!
Oloore…..Oloore…..Oloore
Yes am in love with you,you,you,you,youuu oh.
And you are in love with me,me,me,me,meee! Oh.
Am the Apple of Your ah ah ah ah eyes oh!
You’re the life that i live,for each daaaay
Without you my life would never have a meaning
Uuuuuu! Oloore,
Ee! I bu chukwu onye di mma ee!
Oloore,ow!
Your love has turned my life around!
Oloore,ee!
I bu chukwu onye di mma ee!
Oloore
Your love has turned my life around.
Oloore(echoes)…oloore(echoes)…oloore(echoes)…oloore(echoes)
oh,oh,oh,oh,oh,oh,oh!
Uuuuuu! Oloore,oloore
Oloore….oloore….oloore
Oloore….oloore….oloore
OLOORE

Frank Edwards is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer-song writerand recording artist from Enugu, Enugu State. He is the founder and owner of record label Rocktown Records, which is home to recording artists such as Edwards himself, Gil, Divyn, and David among others.

Yesterday is gone
It’s another day
And the clock is ticking, take time
Life is being renewed
Things has being so good
Oh God I’m happy
Ten millions more miles to go
I’ve got a very long way to go
Oh, but I’m not worried
I can sense it in the air
God’s Spirit is in this place
Oh I’m so happy
I’m so happy
I’m flying on eagle wings
Spirit take control
So I can fly even higher
I’m flying on eagle wings
Yesterday is gone
It’s another day
I’m flying
Flying on eagle wings (2x)
I’m flying
Flying on eagle wings (2x)

I’m a superman
Anything is possible, oh
My life is different
I can change anything
Failure is impossible
Oh the world is mine
I’m flying on eagle wings
Spirit, take control
So I can fly even higher
I’m flying on eagle wings
Yesterday is gone
It’s another day
I’m f-l-y-i-n-g
I’m flying on eagles’ wings (2x)
I’m flying
I’m flying on eagles’ wings (2x)
I’m flying
Flying on eagles’ wings
I’m f-l-y-i-n-g
I’m flying on eagles’ wings (2x)
Oh
Spirit, take control
I’m flying on eagles’ wings (2x)
Yesterday is gone
And I’m flying on eagles’ wings (2x)
I’m flying
Flying on eagles’ wings (2x)
I’m flying
Flying on eagles’ wings (2x)

[Verse 1: Vinz]
Am I wrong for thinking out the box from where I stay?
Am I wrong for saying that I'll choose another way?
I ain't trying to do what everybody else doing
Just cause everybody doing what they all do
If one thing I know, I'll fall but I'll grow
I'm walking down this road of mine, this road that I call home

[Hook: Vinz]
So am I wrong for thinking that we could be something for real?
Now am I wrong for trying to reach the things that I can't see?
But that's just how I feel, that's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see

[Verse 2: Nico]
Am I tripping for having a vision?
My prediction
Imma be on the top of the world
Hope you, hope you don't look back
Always do what you decide
Don't let them control your life
That's just how I feel
Fight for yours and don't let go, don't let them compare you, no
Don't worry, you're not alone
That's just how we feel
Fight for yours and don't let go
Don't let them compare you, no
Don't worry, you're not alone, that's just how we feel
[Hook]

[Bridge: Nico]
If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right, right
If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right
[Hook]

.
Whoa oh oh
Ooh hooh
No No No

[Verse 1]
See, I don't know why I liked you so much
I gave you all of my trust
I told you, I loved you
Now that's all down the drain
You put me through pain
I wanna let you know how I feel

[Hook]
F***k what I said! It don't mean s*h*it now!
F***k the presents -- might as well throw em out!
F***k all those kisses -- they didn't mean jack!
F***k you, you ho! I don't want you back!

F***k what I said! It don't mean s*h*it now!
F***k the presents -- might as well throw em out!
F***k all those kisses -- they didn't mean jack!
F***k you, you ho! I don't want you back!

[Verse 2]
You thought you could keep this sh*it from me? Yeah
Ya burnt bi**th, I heard the story
You played me, you even gave him head
Now you're askin for me back?
You're just another act
Look elsewhere, cause you're done with me!

F***k what I said! It don't mean s*hi*t now!
F***k the presents -- might as well throw em out!
F***k all those kisses -- they didn't mean jack!
F***k you, you ho! I don't want you back!

F***k what I said! It don't mean s**hi*t now!
F***k the presents -- might as well throw em out!
F***k all those kisses -- they didn't mean jack!
F***k you, you ho! I don't want you back!

Oh oh Oh oh
Uh hun yeah
Oh oh Oh oh
Uh hun yeah
Oh oh Oh oh
Uh hun yeah
Oh oh Oh oh
Uh hun yeah

You questioned, did I care?
You could ask anyone
I even said you were my great one
Now its over
But I do admit I'm sad
It hurts real bad
I can't sweat that, cause I loved a ho

F***k what I said! It don't mean s*hi+t now!
F***k the presents -- might as well throw em out!
F***k all those kisses -- they didn't mean jack!
F***k you, you ho! I don't want you back!

Oh oh Oh oh
Uh hun yeah
Oh oh Oh oh
Uh hun yeah
Oh oh Oh oh
Uh hun yeah
Oh oh Oh oh
Uh huh yeah
[Until the end]

I'm so glad you made time to see me.
How's life? Tell me how's your family?
I haven't seen them in a while.
You've been good, busier than ever,
We small talk, work and the weather,
Your guard is up and I know why.
Because the last time you saw me
Is still burned in the back of your mind.
You gave me roses and I left them there to die.

So this is me swallowing my pride,
Standing in front of you saying, "I'm sorry for that night,"
And I go back to December all the time.
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you.
Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine.
I'd go back to December, turn around and make it all right.
I go back to December all the time.

These days I haven't been sleeping,
Staying up, playing back myself leavin'.
When your birthday passed and I didn't call.
And I think about summer, all the beautiful times,
I watched you laughing from the passenger side.
Realized I loved you in the fall.

And then the cold came, the dark days when fear crept into my mind
You gave me all your love and all I gave you was "Goodbye".

So this is me swallowing my pride
Standing in front of you saying, "I'm sorry for that night."
And I go back to December all the time.
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you,
Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine.
I'd go back to December, turn around and change my own mind
I go back to December all the time.

I miss your tanned skin, your sweet smile,
So good to me, so right
And how you held me in your arms that September night
The first time you ever saw me cry.

Maybe this is wishful thinking,
Probably mindless dreaming,
But if we loved again, I swear I'd love you right.

I'd go back in time and change it but I can't.
So if the chain is on your door I understand.

But this is me swallowing my pride
Standing in front of you saying, "I'm sorry for that night."
And I go back to December...
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you,
Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine.
I'd go back to December, turn around and make it all right.
I'd go back to December, turn around and change my own mind

I go back to December all the time.
All the time.

Dear future husband
Here's a few things you'll need to know if
You want to be my one and only
All my life

[Verse 1]
Take me on a date, I deserve a bae
And don't forget the flowers every anniversary
Cause if you'll treat me right, I'll be the perfect wife
Buying groceries, buy-buying what you need
You got that 9 to 5, okay but so do I
So don't be thinkin' I'll be home and making apple pies
I never learned to cook, but I can write a hook
Sing along with me, sing sing along with me

[Pre-Chorus]
You've gotta know how to treat me like a lady
Even when I'm actin' crazy
Tell me everything's alright

[Chorus 1]
Dear future husband
Here's a few things you'll need to know if
You want to be my one and only
All my life
Dear future husband
If you wanna get that special loving
Tell me I'm beautiful each and every night

[Verse 2]
After every fight, just apologize
And maybe then I'll let you try and rock my body right
Even if I was wrong, you know I'm never wrong
Why disagree, why why disagree

[Pre-Chorus]

[Chorus 2]
Dear future husband
Here's a few things you'll need to know if
You want to be my one and only
All my life
Dear future husband
Make time for me, don't leave me lonely
And know we'll never see your family more than mine

[Bridge]
I'll be sleeping on the left side of the bed
Open doors for me and you may get some... kisses
Don't have a dirty mind, just be a classy guy
Buy me a ring, buy buy me a ring babe

[Pre-Chorus]

[Chorus 3]
Dear future husband
Here's a few things you'll need to know if
You want to be my one and only
All my life

Dear future husband
If you want to get that special lovin'
Tell me I'm beautiful each and every night
Future husband, better love me right

. [Verse 1]
Maybe you died cause everybody ask me where you at
I try to channel you in hopes that I could steer you back
But it's like every intersection we just missed each other
You got your fans waitin' tell me you ain't six feet under
And tell me that you comin' back and you just took a break
Maybe I blamed you for everything that was my mistake
In hindsight, I loved your rawness and I loved your edge
Cause it was you who talked me down from jumping off the ledge
Your earings bamboo, your long nails too
Your BMW everytime you came through
You was the braveheart, you stole Wayne heart
You never switched it up, you played the same part
But I needed to grow, and I needed to know
Were there some things inside of me that I needed to show
So I just deaded you, left you in all black
But dear old Nicki, please call back

[Hook]
You told me, you'd come when I needed you
And you said it so sweetly, I believed you
But I'm standing here calling, I can't see you
But I am holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you
To that

[Verse 2]
Yo, did I chase the glitz and glamour, money, fame, and power?
Cause if so, that will forever go down my lamest hour
I should've kept you with me, gettin' at them nameless cowards
They was no match for you, couldn't defeat your prowess
I had to make them changes, I hoped you understood
You see for every bad, I did a ton of good
But you was underground, and I was mainstream
I live the life now that we would daydream
My only wish is you come enjoy it with me
Get on them conference calls go meet the lawyers with me
The money came yeah, tripled and quadrupled it
But I still miss us when we was just on some stupid s**hit
And it's still fu***ck the media they ridiculed you, never believed ya
They just deaded you, left you in all black
But dear old Nicki, please call back

[Hook]

And yes I'm holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you
And yes I'm holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you
And yes I'm holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you
To that
And yes I'm holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you
And yes I'm holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you
And yes I'm holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you

I've been alone with you
Inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips
A thousand times
I sometimes see you
Pass outside my door
Hello!
Is it me you're looking for?
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted
And my arms are open wide
'cause you know just what to say
And you know just what to do
And I want to tell you so much
I love you

I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again
How much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello!
I've just got to let you know
'cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely?
Or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying I love you

Hello!
Is it me you're looking for?
'cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely?
Or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying I love you

I threw a wish in the well,
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell,
And now you're in my way
I'd trade my soul for a wish,
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this,
But now you're in my way
Your stare was holdin',
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where do you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
It's hard to look right
At you baby,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
And all the other boys,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
You took your time with the call,
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all,
But still, you're in my way
I beg, and borrow and steal
Have foresight and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it,
But it's in my way
Your stare was holdin',
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
It's hard to look right
At you baby,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
And all the other boys,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
I missed you so, so bad (bad, bad)

It's hard to look right
At you baby,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
And all the other boys,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe!
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
So call me, maybe!

"Call Me Maybe " is a song recorded by
Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen
for her EP Curiosity (2012) and appearing on
her international debut album, Kiss . 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 an upbeat teen
pop track that draws influences from dance-pop
and disco . Lyrically, the track alludes to the
inconvenience that a love at first sight brings to
a girl who hopes for a call back from a crush .
The song received generally positive reviews
from contemporary critics. "Call Me Maybe" has
attained commercial success worldwide,
reaching 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 Billboard Hot 100 and the Pop
Songs chart. The song is the first number
one by a Canadian female artist on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart since 2007's " Girlfriend"
by Avril Lavigne .


An accompanying music video was directed by
Ben Knechtel. In it, Jepsen seeks the attention
of an attractive boy next door who is revealed
at the close of the story to be attracted to a
male band member. As part of promotion for
the song, Jepsen performed the track on The
Ellen DeGeneres Show , where she made her US
television debut, and at the 2012 Billboard
Music Awards. "Call Me Maybe" has been
covered by several artists, including Katy Perry , Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Cosgrove , Reel Big
Fish , Dan Deacon , Fun , Big Time Rush , R5 , Lil'
Wayne , The Chipettes , Enter Shikari , Ben
Howard , "Weird Al" Yankovic, Cody Simpson ,
The Saturdays , and parodied by Cookie
Monster and some of the news staff of National
Public Radio . It was also covered on "The New
Rachel ", the season premiere episode of the
fourth season of Glee.

Tell me where to go, tell me what to do
I'll be right there for you
Tell me what to say, no matter if it's true
I'll say it all for you




[Verse 1:]
I used to be the type of kid that would always
think the sky is falling
Why am I so differently wired? Am I a martian?
What kind of twisted experiment am I involved
in?
'Cause I don't belong in this world
That's why I'm scoffing at authority, defiant
often
Flying off at the handle at my mom, no dad
So I am non-compliant at home, at school I'm
just shy and awkward
And I don't need no goddamn psychologist
Tryna diagnose why I have all these underlying
problems
Thinking he can try and solve them
I'm outside chalking up drawings on the
sidewalk
And in the front drive talking to myself
Either that or inside hiding off in the corner
somewhere quiet
Trying not to be noticed 'cause I'm crying and
sobbing
I had a bad day at school so I ain't talking
Some cock sucker shoved me into a f***king
locker


'Cause he said that I eyeballed him
And if you fall, I'll get you there
I'll be your savior from all the wars that are
fought
Inside your world
Please have faith in my words



'Cause this is my legacy, legacy, eh
This is my legacy, legacy, eh
There's no guarantee,
It's not up to me,
We can only see
This is my legacy, legacy
Legacy, legacy.




[Verse 2:]
I used to be the type of kid that would always
think the sky is falling
Why am I so differently wired in my noggin?
'Cause sporadic as my thoughts come, it's mind
boggling
'Cause I obsess on everything in my mind small
shit
Bothers me but not my father, he said Sayonara
then split
But I don't give a shit I'm fine long as
There's batteries in my Walkman nothing's the
matter with me
Shit look on the bright side at least I ain't
walking
I bike ride through the neighborhood of my
apartment
Complex on a ten speed which I've acquired
parts that I
Find in the garbage, a frame, then put tires on it
Headphones on look straight ahead if kids try
and start s*h*it
But if this is all there is for me life offers
Why bother even try and put up a fight, it's
nonsense
But I think a light bulb just lit up in my
conscience
What about them rhymes I've been jottin'
They're kinda giving me confidence
Instead of tryna escape through my comics,
Why don't I just blast a little something like
Onyx
To put me in the mood to wanna fight and write
songs that
Say what I wanna say to the kid that said that I
eyeballed him
Grab hold of my balls like that's right fight's on
bitch
Who would've knew from the moment I turned
the mic on that
I could be iconic, and my conquest
Is word to Phife Dawg from a tribe called Quest



This is my legacy, legacy, eh
This is my legacy, legacy, eh
There's no guarantee,
It's not up to me,
We can only see
This is my legacy, legacy
Legacy, legacy.




[Verse 3:]
I used to be the type of kid that would always
think the sky is falling
Now I think the fact that I'm differently wired's
awesome
'Cause if I wasn't I wouldn't be able to work
Words like this and connect lines like
crosswords
And use my enemy's words as strength
To try and draw from, and get inspired off em
'Cause all my life I was told and taught I am not
s*hi*t
By you wack fu*c*king giant sacks of lying dog
sh*****it
Now you shut up bitch, I am talking
Thought I was full of horseshit and now
You fu*c*king worship the ground in which I am
walking
Me against the world so what? I'm Brian
Dawkins
Versus the whole 0 and 16 Lions offense
So bring on the Giants Falcons and Miami
Dolphins
It's the body bag game bitch I'm supplying
coffins
'Cause you dicks, butt kiss, a bunch of Brian
Baldingers
You gon' die a ball licker I've been diabolical
With this dialogue since 99 Rawkus
You don't respect the legacy I leave behind y'all
can
Suck a dick, the day you beat me pigs'll fly out
my a***s
In a flying saucer full of Italian sausage
The most high exalting and I ain't halting
Till I die of exhaustion inhale my exhaust fumes
The best part about me is I am not you
I'm me and I'm the Fire Marshall and this is my
Legacy, legacy, eh



This is my legacy, legacy, eh
There's no guarantee, it's not up to me, we can
only see
This is my legacy, legacy
Legacy, legacy

A moment ago it seemed, it was yesterday
You were here with me, and everything seems
to be the same
What am I supposed to do, with all these empty
rooms?
Sit here in solitude, with the smell of your
perfume
You never took the time to know me
You never took the time to understand
You never took the time to know me, yeah
Cause lovin you is all I ever had
Said lovin you is all I ever had

[Akon]
This wasn't what I wanted to be, a man in
misery
Girl I look back a thousand times and can't
believe that you left me
(Why you leave me baby?)
Why can't you understand my pain? How can I
explain?
Girl I don't know what I'm doin wrong
I can't believe that your love is gone
[Hook]
Cause you never took the time to know me
(Said you never took the time to know me)
You never took the time to understand (ohhhhh
yeah)
Said you never took the time to know me
(Said you never took the time to know me)
See lovin you is all I ever had (had, I had)
Baby, lovin you is all I ever had
[Instrumental for 33 seconds]
[Akon]
Ooh yeah
You're all I need
You're all I see
And I wish that we could DO IT AGAIN
[Hook/Outro]
Cause you never took the time to know me
(Baby you never took the time to know me)
You never took the time to understand (ohh-
ohh-ohh, ohhh, yeah)
Said you never took the time to know me, yeah
(ohhh)
Because of you now I'm just a lonely man (ohh)
Because of you now I'm just a lonely man

[Verse 1]
it's been so long (long, long)
That I haven't seen your face
I'm trying be strong (strong)
But the strength I have is washing away (way)
It won't be long (long)
Before I get you by my side
And just hold you, tease you, squeeze you
Tell you what's been on my mind


[Chorus:]
I wanna make up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
Wish we never broke up right now (na na)
We need to link up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
Wish we never broke up right now (na na)
We need to link up right now (na na)


[Verse 2]
Girl I know (know, know)
Mistakes were made between us two
And we show (show)
Ourselves that night, even said some things
weren't true.
Why'd you go? (go)
I haven't seen my girl since then (then)
Why can't it be that way it was?
Cause you were my homie, lover, and friend
[Chorus]


[Verse 3]
I can't lie (I miss you much)
Watching everyday that goes by (I miss you
much)
'til I get you back I'm gonna try (yes, I miss you
much)
Cause you are the apple of my eye (girl, I miss
you much, I miss you much)
I can't lie (I miss you much)
Watching everyday that goes by (I miss you
much)
'til I get you back I'm gonna try (yes, I miss you
much)
Cause you are the apple of my eye (girl, I miss
you much, I miss you much)


[Chorus]

[Verse 4]
I want you to fly with me (want you to fly)
I miss how you lie with me (miss how you lie)
Just wish you could dine with me (wish you
could dine with me)
The one that'll grind with me (said, one that'll
grind with me)
I want you to fly with me (want you to fly)
I miss how you lie with me (Oh, miss how you
lie)
Just wish you could dine with me (wish you
could dine)
The one that'll grind with me (Oh, one that'll
grind)
Yeah!

[Chorus:]
I wanna make up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na) (make up)
(Oh)
Wish we never broke up right now (na na)
We need to link up right now (na na) (live up,
baby)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
I wanna make up right now (na na)
Wish we never broke up right now (na na)
We need to link up right now (na na) (make up)

I see you every damn day and I can't help
wondering why
Why you look so good, but I ain't ever seen you
smile
Got a man that defined you, everything in this
world
But I guess he ain't loving you right, girl, no

'Cause I, I can see that you're lonely
Baby, you're one and only
He ain't giving you attention
Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know,
Is he telling you you're sexy?
Girl, I wonder if you let me
When I look at you I wonder, wonder, wonder


What he's doing with a girl like you
I wanna know, know, know, know
You're too fine to be looking so blue
So blue, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh [2x]


So blue, so blue
With a body like that, girl, you've been his, ain't
fair
See, I will love you all time and all around town,
I swear
I can see that he ain't been hitting that at night
One ride with me would change your life

'Cause I, I can see that you're lonely
Baby, you're one and only
He ain't giving you attention
Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know,
Is he telling you you're sexy?
Girl, I wonder if you let me
When I look at you I wonder, wonder, wonder

What he's doing with a girl like you
I wanna know, know, know, know
You're too fine to be looking so blue
So blue, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh [2x]


So blue, so blue
See, blue ain't your color,
Baby, you need a lover
That knows what your life comes through
Every time it ain't acting as it should
I'm that solution, 'cause your man is a loser
I'm looking, you feel so blue, so blue, so blue

'Cause I, I can see that you're lonely
Baby, you're one and only
He ain't giving you attention
Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know,
Is he telling you you're sexy?
Girl, I wonder if you let me
When I look at you I wonder, wonder, wonder


What he's doing with a girl like you
I wanna know, know, know, know
You're too fine to be looking so blue
So blue, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh [2x]


So blue, so blue
Too fine to be looking so blue
Too fine to be looking so blue
How he ended with a girl like you
Too fine to be looking so blue