I got too many girls on hold for you to be so bold
Too many on my team for you to act so mean
You say you wanna go and have fun, well, you ain’t the only one
If I ring, don’t let it ring too long or I’m gone
I got Alicia waitin’, Aisha waitin’
All the -eeshas waitin’ on me
So why you contemplatin’? Playa hatin’?
If this is how it’s gonna be
I’m callin’ all my lovelies (Callin’ all my lovelies)
‘Cause I can’t get a hold of you
Since you ain’t thinkin’ of me (Since you ain’t thinkin’ of me)
Oh, look what you’re makin’ me do
Honey pie, I’m far too fly to be on standby
Sendin’ me straight to voicemail, suga, what the hell? (What the hell?)
Ooh, you ought to be ashamed, playin’ these childish games
I don’t get down like that, tell me where you’re at, hit me back
Mm, I got Alicia waitin’, Aisha waitin’
All the -eeshas waitin’ on me
So why you contemplatin’? Playa hatin’?
If this is how it’s gonna be
I’m callin’ all my lovelies (Callin’ all my lovelies)
‘Cause I can’t get a hold of you
Since you ain’t thinkin’ of me (Since you ain’t thinkin’ of me)
Oh, look what you’re makin’ me do
Pick up the phone, pick up the phone
‘Cause all this lovin’ needs a home, oh, yeah
Oh, no, look at what you started, baby
Now, I’m left here brokenhearted, baby
There’s a pain in my chest, I cannot explain
I told myself I wasn’t gon’ cry (Oh, not gonna cry, no, no)
But somebody’s gotta come dry these eyes ’cause (Dry these, ah, ’cause)
Hi. You’ve reached Halle Berry. Sorry I can’t get to the phone right now
But if you leave your name and number, I’ll get right back to you, muah
Damn…
I’m callin’, callin’, callin’, callin’ all my lovelies
‘Cause I can’t get a hold of you
Oh, since you ain’t thinkin’ of me (Since you ain’t thinkin’ of me, baby)
Look what you’re makin’ me do
Pick up the phone, pick up the phone
‘Cause all this lovin’ needs a home, oh
Exploring the Playful Heartache in “Calling All My Lovelies”
Bruno Mars delivers a charismatic blend of charm and vulnerability in “Calling All My Lovelies.” The track playfully addresses the frustration of unrequited attention, with Bruno asserting his desirability while lamenting being ignored. The lyrics are laced with humor and a touch of bravado, as Mars references the many admirers he could call, yet reveals his true longing for the one who’s not picking up. The clever use of voicemail, including a cameo from Halle Berry, adds a cheeky, lighthearted twist to the tale of modern love games. Mars effortlessly balances confidence with emotional honesty, making the song both relatable and irresistibly catchy.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bruno Mars
- Songwriters: Bruno Mars, Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Atlantic Records