Call Me What You Like

Keane

About Call Me What You Like

"Call Me What You Like" is a song by Keane, released as their first single in early 2000. Limited to 500 copies, the now rare record was mixed and released by Zoomorphic, the band's own label set up to promote their music when a record deal was not forthcoming. It was subsequently sold at pub venues during early Keane gigs. The title track and B-side "Closer Now" are two of the few songs credited to lead singer Tom Chaplin that have appeared on official releases. A re-recording of the single was included as a B-side on their follow-up 2001 single, "Wolf at the Door", and all three tracks appear on the 2009 Deluxe Edition release of the band's debut album, Hopes and Fears.  


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2000
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There's no believing and no reason why
Well I'm superstitious and I can fly

I float through the ceiling
And into (the sky/your eyes)
Call me what you like
I just want to be there with you all the time
Do you want to be here with me?
All the time

There's no believing and no real surprise
Well I am a ghost here, appearing in the night

To float through the ceiling
And into your eyes
Call me what you like
I just want to be there with you all the time
Do you want to be here with me?
All the time

(Whoa)

I float through the ceiling
And into your eyes
Call me what you like
I just want to be there with you all the time
Do you want to be here with me?

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Keane

Keane are an English alternative rock band from Battle, East Sussex, formed in 1997. The group currently comprises Tim Rice-Oxley (piano, synthesisers, backing vocals), Richard Hughes (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Jesse Quin (bass guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals) and Tom Chaplin (lead vocals, acoustic guitar). Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001. more »

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Written by: Tom Chaplin, Timothy James Rice-Oxley, Richard David Hughes, James Keith Warnock Sanger

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Call Me What You Like" was released as Keane's debut single on February 26, 2000.
Limited Edition
The single was a limited edition release, with only 500 copies made, which are now highly coveted by Keane fans.
Physical Format
The song was released on CD, making it Keane's first and only release in that format.
Record Label
It was put out under the ‘Zoomorphic’ label, which is their own independent record label established before they signed with a major company.
Songwriting
"Call Me What You Like" was written by Keane's members Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, and Dominic Scott.
Early Sound
The song is known for showcasing Keane's early sound, which was more guitar-driven in comparison to the piano rock they later became famous for.
Music Video
Keane's music video for "Call Me What You Like" was shot in Bexhill-on-Sea, England.
Out of Print
Currently, there are no digital or physical copies being produced, making it quite a rare item.
Recording
The song was recorded in 2000 when the band was still a four-piece, including member Dominic Scott.
Original Member
Dominic Scott, an original member of the band who later left in 2001, contributed in the composition of this song.
Lyrics
The song has a somewhat ambiguous meaning, and fans have theorized it to be about a complicated relationship or unrequited love.
Relevance
Despite being the band's first single, "Call Me What You Like" did not chart and is not as widely recognized as some of Keane's later hits.

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