Call Me – English Lyrics

• By: NAV, Metro Boomin

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking about learning a new language? Why not start with the universal language of music? "Call Me" by NAV offers a glimpse into the emotional side of modern hip-hop. Through its introspective lyrics about fame and loneliness, you can pick up on contemporary slang and emotional expressions used in English. This song is special because it goes beyond the typical celebratory themes of success and delves into the personal struggles that can accompany it, making it a relatable and engaging way to enhance your language skills.

[English]

(Metro Boomin want some more, nigga)

They tell me, "Don't forget where you came from"

I regret what I came from

In my old hood moving like I got a vest on me

I'ma keep on winning, you should place your bets on me

I could open up a bakery, baguettes on me

Walking through the mall, I got a check on me

Designer look the best on me

I got lots of pressure, lotsa stress on me

Independent, I got people that depend on me

Knew you was a fake, you can't pretend on me

What I used to spend on you, I spend on me

Somehow all these problems keep on landing on me

I went on a mission with a bad bitch

3:00 a.m., I'm getting Backwoods like I'm average

All this money turned me to a savage

My life was better when I didn't have shit

Do you know how it feel to feel alone?

Bought myself a house, still feel like I ain't home

Driving by myself, ain't got nowhere to go

I just took two 30s, now I'm in my zone

Are you really here for me? I don't know

Are you really here for me? I don't know

Are you really here for me? I don't know

Are you really here for me? I don't know

Me and Metro Boomin' want some more, yeah

All this money made me bored, yeah

But there's lots of drugs to explore, yeah

I'm a boss, yeah, I could employ ya

Couldn't buy one, now I got four, yeah

Used to pray feds don't kick down the door, yeah

Running back the sack the trap feel like a sport, yeah

Yeah, I'm famous, but I miss my life before, yeah

Finally got some money, can't go to the store

I lose every girl I love when I'm on tour

My mama calling me and I ignore her

Running from my problems 'til my feet get sore

Do you know how it feel to feel alone?

Bought myself a house, still feel like I ain't home

Driving by myself, ain't got nowhere to go

I just took two 30s, now I'm in my zone

Are you really here for me? I don't know

Are you really here for me? I don't know

Are you really here for me? I don't know

Are you really here for me? I don't know

I got what you need, you feeling lonely?

I need, I need you to hold me

I hope you mean everything that you told me

I'll try to come back to you, girl, I'm sorry

If you miss me just call me

You try to diss me 'cause you salty

Did this on my own, it's all me

I just wish that you would call me

Call me

I just wish that you would call me up

Wish that you would call me

I just wish that you would call me up

Wish that you would call me

I just wish that you would call me up

Wish that you would call me

I just wish that you would call me up

Me up

Just wish that you would call me up

Me up, me up

I just wish that you would call me up

(Me up, me up)

I just wish that you would call me up

Me up

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to telephone someone
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - coins or bills used as a medium of exchange
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - without company; solitary
winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ A2	verb - to be the best or most successful in a competition
fake /feɪk/ B1	adjective - not genuine; counterfeit noun - a person or thing that is not what they claim to be
drugs /drʌɡz/ A2	noun - substances that affect the body's functions
problems /ˈprɑːbləmz/ A1	noun - difficult situations that need solutions
savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ C1	noun - a person regarded as primitive or uncivilized adjective - fierce, violent, and uncontrolled
boss /bɔːs/ A2	noun - a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔːr/ B1	verb - to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B1	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	verb - to want something that cannot or probably will not happen
depend /dɪˈpend/ B1	verb - to be controlled or determined by something
sorry /ˈsɑːri/ A1	adjective - feeling sad or repentant because of something done
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ B1	verb - to investigate a place or concept
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to feel sad because someone is not present

Key Grammar Structures

• They tell me, 'Don't forget where you came from'

  ➔ Indirect Speech (Reported Speech)

  ➔ The sentence uses indirect speech to convey what others told the speaker, changing 'you' to 'me' and using 'tell' to report the message.

• I'ma keep on winning, you should place your bets on me

  ➔ Future Contraction ('I'ma') and Imperative Mood

  ➔ 'I'ma' is a contraction of 'I am going to,' indicating future action. 'Place your bets on me' is an imperative command.

• I could open up a bakery, baguettes on me

  ➔ Modal Verb ('could') and Present Participle ('baguettes on me')

  ➔ 'Could' expresses possibility. 'Baguettes on me' uses a present participle phrase to describe an ongoing state or action.

• Are you really here for me? I don't know

  ➔ Tag Question and Negative Contraction ('don't')

  ➔ The tag question 'Are you really here for me?' seeks confirmation. 'Don't' is a contraction of 'do not,' negating the verb.

• I just wish that you would call me

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood ('would call')

  ➔ 'Would call' is used in the subjunctive mood to express a wish or desire.