Call Out My Name

The Weeknd

About Call Out My Name

"Call Out My Name" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, taken from his first EP, My Dear Melancholy, released on March 30, 2018. The Weeknd co-wrote the song with its producer Frank Dukes, with Nicolas Jaar receiving writing credits for the sampling of his 2016 song "Killing Time". The song was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on April 10, 2018 as the extended play's first single in the United States.


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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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The Weeknd

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer. In late 2010, Tesfaye anonymously uploaded several songs to YouTube under the name "The Weeknd". more »

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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.
Release Information
The song was released on March 30, 2018, as part of The Weeknd's extended play album (EP), "My Dear Melancholy,".
Chart Performance
It 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.
Production Details
The 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.
Critical Reception
Critics 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.
Lyrical Interpretation
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Award Nominations
In 2018, "Call Out My Name" was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, but it did not win.
Platinum Certification
The song has been certified quadruple-platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Streaming Success
As 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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