Call Out My Name
The Weeknd
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We found each other I helped you out of a broken place You gave me comfort But falling for you was my mistake I put you on top, I put you on top I claimed you so proud and openly And when times were rough, when times were rough I made sure I held you close to me So call out my name (call out my name) Call out my name when I kiss you so gently I want you to stay (I want you to stay) I want you to stay, even though you don't want me Girl, why can't you wait? (Why can't you wait, baby?) Girl, why can't you wait 'til I fall out of love? Won't you call out my name? (Call out my name) Girl, call out my name, and I'll be on my way and I'll be on my I said I didn't feel nothing baby, but I lied I almost cut a piece of myself for your life Guess I was just another pit stop 'Til you made up your mind You just wasted my time You're on top, I put you on top I claimed you so proud and openly, babe And when times were rough, when times were rough I made sure I held you close to me So call out my name (call out my name, baby) So call out my name when I kiss you So gently, I want you to stay (I want you to stay) I want you to stay even though you don't want me Girl, why can't you wait? (Girl, why can't you wait 'til I) Girl, why can't you wait 'til I fall out of loving? Babe, call out my name (say call out my name, baby) Girl, call out my name, and I'll be on my way, girl I'll be on my On my way, all the way On my way, all the way, ooh On my way, on my way, on my way On my way, on my way, on my way (On my)
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Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Nicolas Jaar, Adam Feeney
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Call Out My Name" is a song by Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer The Weeknd. His real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, and he first gained significant recognition in 2010 with his mixtapes.
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Release InformationThe song was released on March 30, 2018, as part of The Weeknd's extended play album (EP), "My Dear Melancholy,".
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Chart PerformanceIt debuted at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, providing The Weeknd his third Top 5 debut in the US. It also debuted at number two on the Canadian Hot 100.
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Production DetailsThe song was co-written by The Weeknd, Nicolas Jaar, Frank Dukes, and Ahmad Balshe. It was produced by Frank Dukes, who has also worked with other prominent artists like Drake and Travis Scott.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Call Out My Name" for its dark, moody production and heartfelt lyrics. Many critics also noted that the song represented a return to The Weeknd's "darker," more atmospheric sound, reminiscent of his earlier work.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe lyrics appear to be about The Weeknd’s past relationship with model and actress Selena Gomez. However, The Weeknd has not officially confirmed whether this interpretation is correct.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Grant Singer, features surreal, symbolic imagery, with The Weeknd wandering through various strange landscapes, including a deserted city, a theater filled with floating women, and a desert filled with black stones and raging beasts.
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Award NominationsIn 2018, "Call Out My Name" was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, but it did not win.
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Platinum CertificationThe song has been certified quadruple-platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Streaming SuccessAs of January 2022, "Call Out My Name" has garnered over 1.2 billion streams on Spotify, making it one of The Weeknd's most-streamed songs on the platform.
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