Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (Learn English with Songs)

Lyrics

I threw a wish in the well
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell
And now you're in my way

I'd trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this
But now you're in my way

Your stare was holdin'
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?

Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

It's hard to look right
At you baby
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

And all the other boys
Try to chase me
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

You took your time with the call
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all
But still, you're in my way

I beg, and borrow and steal
At first sight and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it
But it's in my way

Your stare was holdin'
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?

Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

It's hard to look right
At you baby
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

And all the other boys
Try to chase me
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad

Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
I missed you so, so bad

It's hard to look right
At you baby
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

And all the other boys
Try to chase me
But here's my number
So call me, maybe?

Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad

Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that

So call me, maybe?

Difficult Phrases and Words

1. well

   1. Context: I threw a wish in the well. (People often throw coins in a well and make a wish.)

   2. Definition: Picture below

   3. Additional sentence: The well is very deep, and it has a lot of water in it.

well

2. in my way

1. Context: I looked to you as it fell / And now you're in my way

2. Definition: In a position to obstruct, hinder, or interfere.

3. Additional sentence: The selfish businessman said that he would destroy anyone that got in way of making a profit.

3. Pennies

1. Context: I'd trade my soul for a wish / Pennies and dimes for a kiss

2. Definition: Picture below

3. Additional sentence: A penny is worth one cent.

Penny

4. Dimes

1. Context: I'd trade my soul for a wish / Pennies and dimes for a kiss

2. Definition: picture below

3. Additional sentence: A dime is worth ten cents.

Dime

5. chase

1. Context: And all the other boys / Try to chase me

2. Definition: to seek out, to follow rapidly

3. Additional sentence: The dogs chased the rabbit.

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think this song is about?

2. Can you relate to anything in this song? Did you meet someone for the first time and fell in love with them or just really liked them? Did you meet a friend for the first time and knew that you would be good friends?

3. If throwing a penny or dime in a well would make a wish come true, what would you wish for?

4. What is currently standing in your way of fulfilling your goals or dreams?

5. The singer sings “And all the other boys / Try to chase me.” Do/Did boys/girls try to chase you? Who would chase you in order to spend time with you? Who still chases you to spend time with you or get your attention?