One Call Away – English Lyrics

• By: Charlie Puth
• Album: Nine Track Mind

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a new language can feel like a journey, and "One Call Away" by Charlie Puth is the perfect song to accompany you. Its clear and heartfelt lyrics about love and support make it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary. The song's universal message of being there for someone you care about is something everyone can relate to, making the learning process more engaging and meaningful. Let the soothing melody and encouraging words of this pop-soul anthem inspire you on your language-learning adventure.

[English]

I'm only one call away

I'll be there to save the day

Superman got nothing on me

I'm only one call away

Call me, baby, if you need a friend

I just wanna give you love

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon

Reaching out to you, so take a chance

No matter where you go, know you're not alone

I'm only one call away

I'll be there to save the day

Superman got nothing on me

I'm only one call away

Come along with me and don't be scared

I just wanna set you free

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon

You and me can make it up, anyway

For now, we can stay here for a while

Cause you know, I just wanna see your smile

No matter where you go, know you're not alone

I'm only one call away

I'll be there to save the day

Superman got nothing on me

I'm only one call away

When you're weak I'll be strong

I'm gonna keep holding on

Now don't you worry, it won't be long

Darling, if you feel like hope is gone

Just run into my arms

I'm only one call away

I'll be there to save the day

Superman got nothing on me

...

I'm only one, I'm only one call away

I'm only one call away

I'll be there to save the day

Superman got nothing on me

I'm only one call away

I'm only one call away

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to telephone someone noun - a telephone conversation
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to rescue someone or something from danger
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - the period of time between sunrise and sunset
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening
matter /ˈmætər/ B1	verb - to be important
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - without anyone else
scared /skerd/ A2	adjective - afraid; frightened
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not under the control or power of someone else verb - to release from captivity
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - an expression on your face that shows happiness verb - to have a smile on your face
weak /wiːk/ A2	adjective - lacking physical strength or energy
strong /strɒŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
worry /ˈwʌri/ B1	verb - to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems noun - a state of anxiety and concern about actual or potential problems
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen verb - to want something to happen or be the case
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm only one call away

  ➔ Subject + to be + only + quantifier + away

  ➔ The structure shows that the speaker is emphasizing their willingness to help and their closeness. "Only" minimizes the perceived effort required from the other person.

• I'll be there to save the day

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' + infinitive of purpose ('to save')

  ➔ "I'll" is a contraction of "I will", indicating a future action. "To save the day" is an infinitive phrase expressing the purpose or intention.

• Superman got nothing on me

  ➔ Comparative structure: [Someone] got nothing on [Someone Else]

  ➔ This idiom means that Superman is less capable or impressive than the speaker. "Got nothing on" implies the speaker is superior in some way.

• Call me, baby, if you need a friend

  ➔ Imperative (Call me) + conditional clause (if you need a friend)

  ➔ "Call me" is a direct command. "If you need a friend" sets the condition for that action.

• No matter where you go, know you're not alone

  ➔ "No matter where" clause + imperative (know)

  ➔ "No matter where you go" expresses that location is irrelevant to the truth of the main clause. "Know you're not alone" is a command for the listener to be aware of the speaker's support.

• Come along with me and don't be scared

  ➔ Imperative (Come along) + coordinating conjunction (and) + negative imperative (don't be scared)

  ➔ Two instructions are linked together. "Come along with me" invites the listener to join the speaker. "Don't be scared" is a reassurance.

• You and me can make it up, anyway

  ➔ Modal verb (can) + phrasal verb (make it up) + adverb (anyway)

  ➔ "Can" expresses possibility or ability. "Make it up" is a phrasal verb meaning to compensate or resolve something. "Anyway" suggests that despite possible difficulties, they can still find a solution.

• When you're weak I'll be strong

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'when' + future simple in the main clause

  ➔ The "when" clause describes a condition, and the main clause describes the result of that condition. This indicates that the speaker will provide support in times of weakness.