I refuse to post this video. Nope. I’ve definitely been rockin’ out (“poppin’ out” just doesn’t sound right) to this track for a few months now. But I have no way of proving it, so one would probably assume I heard about it from the Biebs. Dammit. Should have posted weeks ago.
For those unfamiliar with Canada’s airwaves, Canadian radio has these content requirements that require stations to play a certain percentage of music from Canadian artists. (Lots of other countries have these requirements, but because U.S.-originating music is so dominant worldwide, the U.S. does not.) One might imagine that these requirements could allow otherwise subpar music to get airplay. Surely, this is true sometimes, though I can’t think of a good example off the top of my head. But it offers Canadian artists a greater opportunity for exposure in their country – and sometimes, even across the border.
“Call Me Maybe” could be easily dismissed as one of those songs, but I think it deserves to do some traveling abroad. As Bieber and friends demonstrate, it’s a fun little song, good for dancing around one’s apartment and such.
I also love that Ms. Jepsen is bringing being ghostly pale back; on the single cover, her white socks practically blend into her legs.
The lyrical content is a bit bubblegum – throwing wishes in a well and the like – not to mention contradictory (really, you weren’t looking for this? But you just said you’d trade your soul for a wish, pennies and dimes for a kiss!). Yet I’m in love with the shy, blushing hesitation implied by the word “maybe”. I know that feel, Carly Rae. Of course, I’m assuming it’s more than just a placeholder word used to rhyme with “baby”. But another line in the chorus supports my interpretation: “It’s hard to look right at you baby”. Yeah Carly, I get you.
Oh, and Ms. Jepsen’s an alumna of Canadian Idol! I don’t know a face on that panel, but I think they’re right on the money about her! Girl’s got potential. Watch out.
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