Call My Name

Prince · Musicology [2004]

Call, call my name

Call it, call my name



Heard your voice this morning, calling out my name,

It had been so long since I heard it, that it didn't really sound quite the same, no

But it let me know, that my name had never really been spoken before

Before the day I carried you through the bridal path door,



And ever since that day I haven't wanted anyone but you,

And anybody who really knows me knows the truth



[Chorus]

I just can't stop writing songs about you

I love you so much

I just can't wait to get my arms around you

And feel your touch

If I don't see you real soon baby girl,

I might go insane

I know it's only been about 3 hours

But I love it when you call my name



I heard a voice on the news saying people want to stop the war (stop the war)

If they had a love as sweet as you they'd forget what they were fighting for,

What's the matter with the world today?

The land of the free? Somebody lied

They can bug my phone and people 'round my home

They'll only see you and me making love inside



[Chorus]



I've never seen the moon look so lovely as the night I saw it with you,

It let me know I'd never seen the moon before,

So many speak of the moon as though it had no flaws,

But to compare it to a beauty like yours would give one pause

Nothing about you is false, that's why your love is real

God forbid if you belonged to another I'd have to steal you

I'd have to take you from your man

I might be tempted to break the law round here

Because your beauty, it gives one pause

It slows me down



[Chorus]

Call My Name

Released on Prince's 2004 posthumous album Musicology, 'Call My Name' stands as a hauntingly beautiful testament to the artist's enduring vocal prowess and melodic sensibility. The track exemplifies Prince's signature ability to blend R&B, rock, and pop elements into a cohesive, emotionally resonant recording. With its soaring chorus and intricate guitar work, the song captures the essence of his late-career evolution while paying homage to the iconic sounds that defined his earlier work. As a centerpiece of the Musicology collection, it serves as a powerful reminder of Prince's mastery over tone and texture, offering listeners a profound connection to his legacy through a song that remains both timeless and deeply personal.