Call Your Girlfriend

Robyn

About Call Your Girlfriend

"Call Your Girlfriend" is a song by Swedish recording artist Robyn, taken from her seventh studio album, Body Talk (2010). It was released as the album's second single on 1 April 2011. The song was written by Robyn, Klas Åhlund and Alexander Kronlund. Åhlund handled production, with assistance by Billboard. In the song, Robyn portrays a woman who begs her new partner to break up with an old girlfriend, and advises on how to do it gently. "Call Your Girlfriend" is an electropop ballad with synths and a buzzing rhythm. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised it for its lyrics and heartfelt message. The song reached number forty-three on the Sverigetopplistan chart, number eight on the Flanders Ultratip chart and number one in the Pmachinery Top 30. In the United States, it reached number one on Hot Dance Club Songs, becoming Robyn's highest-peaking song on the chart. The accompanying music video was released on 2 June 2011 and features Robyn dancing alone in a warehouse. The song has been performed on the NewNowNext Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and on Saturday Night Live. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 2012 Grammy Awards. 


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2010
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Call your girlfriend
It's time you had the talk
Give your reasons
Say it's not her fault
But you just met somebody new

Tell her not to get upset, 
second-guessing everything you said and done
And then when she gets upset 
tell her how you never mean to hurt no one
Then you tell her that the only way her heart will mend 
is when she learns to love again
And it won't make sense right now but you're still her friend
And then you let her down easy

Call your girlfriend
It's time you had the talk
Give your reasons
Say it's not her fault
But you just met somebody new

Don't you tell her how I give you something 
that you never even knew you missed
Don't you even try and explain 
how it's so different when we kiss
And you just tell her that the only way her heart will mend 
is when she learns to love again
And it won't make sense right now but you're still her friend
And then you let her down easy

Call your girlfriend
It's time you had the talk
Give your reasons
Say it's not her fault
But you just met somebody new
And now it's gonna be me and you

And you tell her that the only way her heart will mend 
is when she learns to love again
And it won't make sense right now but you're still her friend
And then you let her down easy

(Call) Call your girlfriend
It's time you had the talk
Give your reasons
Say it's not her fault

Call your girlfriend
It's time you had the talk
Give your reasons
Say it's not her fault
But you just met somebody new

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Robyn

Robin Miriam Carlsson (born 12 June 1979), better known by her stage name Robyn, is a Swedish recording artist. Robyn became known in the late nineties for her worldwide dance-pop hit "Do You Know (What It Takes)" from her debut album Robyn Is Here (1997). The popularity of her number-one hit "With Every Heartbeat" and subsequent international album release Robyn (2005) in 2007 brought her mainstream success worldwide. In January 2009 Robyn won a Swedish Grammis award for Best Live Act 2008. Robyn released the first of a trilogy of albums to be released over the course of 2010 titled Body Talk Pt. 1, in June of that year, peaking at number one. It was her first album since Robyn. The album's lead single "Dancing on My Own" was released a few weeks prior to th… more »

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Written by: Klas Frans Ahlund, Robin Miriam Carlsson, Alexander Erik Kronlund

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Call Your Girlfriend" is a song by Robyn, a renowned Swedish singer, songwriter, and record producer. - Robyn started singing at a young age, gaining popularity in the late 1990s for her many chart-topping hits. She is well-known for her electrifying performances and deeply emotional lyrics.
Song Release
The song was released as the second single from her seventh studio album "Body Talk" on April 1, 2011. - This album was released via the record labels Konichiwa and Interscope.
Songwriting & Production
"Call Your Girlfriend" was co-written by Robyn, Klas Åhlund, and Alexander Kronlund, who are all Swedish songwriters. - It was also produced by Klas Åhlund, an individual with whom Robyn has collaborated frequently throughout her career.
Music Video
Directed by Max Vitali, the music video gained high praise for its simplicity and stellar showcasing of Robyn's performance and dance skills. - The video involves Robyn dancing alone in a warehouse and it was shot in a single take.
Commercial Performance
The song performed strongly on music charts worldwide, reaching the top 10 in Denmark and the UK. - In the United States, it peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Critical Reception
"Call Your Girlfriend'' received wide critical acclaim upon its release. Critics praised it for its heartbreaking lyrics and emotional delivery. - It was included in several year-end lists of the best songs, such as those by Time Magazine and Rolling Stone.
Song Theme & Lyrics
The song is about a woman urging her lover to break up with his girlfriend and deliver the news in a considerate manner. - Its emotional lyrics are paired with upbeat synth-pop music, creating a unique contrast that stands out in popular music.
Awards and Nominations
"Call Your Girlfriend" won the Grammy award for Best Dance Recording at the 2011 Swedish Grammy Awards. - It also earned a nomination for the same category at the Grammy Awards held in the United States.
Song Legacy
The song is widely recognized as one of Robyn's signature songs. It has been covered by many artists and has appeared in several television series. - A particular cover by the indie-pop duo Erato went viral, which featured a minimalistic version performed with plastic cups, further cementing the song's status in pop culture.
Influence on Other Artists
The song's blend of emotional songwriting and dance music has influenced many pop artists. - Taylor Swift cited it as a reference point for her own music, further underlining the song's enduring impact.

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