The line "Before you came into my life, I missed you so bad" suggests a deep, pre-emptive longing for the "right" person. Legacy and Impact Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Call Me Maybe - HP2673R
The song became a cultural phenomenon after Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez posted a viral lip-sync video to the track in early 2012. Key Lyrical Moments The line "Before you came into my life,
Repeatedly emphasizes the giddiness of a new encounter: "Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy" . Key Lyrical Moments Repeatedly emphasizes the giddiness of
Jepsen has stated the song is about being "brave enough" to approach a crush, something she often felt too shy to do in real life. Jepsen initially thought the signature line, "But here's
"I threw a wish in the well, don't ask me, I'll never tell" establishes a sense of secret longing.
Jepsen initially thought the signature line, "But here's my number, so call me maybe," was too silly and meant it as filler text to find the melody.