Switch - I Call Your Name

Switch - I Call Your Name

Lyrics:
I used to think about, immature things
You know like, do you love me, do you want me, are you gon' call me like you said you would, is this really your real phone number?
But you know, I'm a man now baby, a grown man
And I came a long way
And experience taught me one thing
Taught me to hold on to my love
Sometimes, I just can't help thinkin' livin' without you baby
See, sometimes, I just can't live cryin' about you baby
I'm not worried 'bout a doggone thing, I'll take anything you bring
although I love the sunshine, I still like sather rain
'Cause when I'm in my lonely mood, and I just can't be with you
I tried everything to occupy my mind, and there was no substitute
Thinkin' all that life would be, when you are not around
I just could not find my way, I wouldn't even know up from down
But since I've had you in my life, all things can be found
Strong and true baby, all comin' from you ohh you
Chorus:
I call your name girl (whenever I am lonely baby)
I call your name (when I feel the need of love)
I think of you, and it eases the pain
Take away the strain
'Cause I don't worry what my people say, in my life today
Although they try to say you're not the one for me, I love you anyway
'Cause their intentions might be cool, if what they say was true
But there's more to you than they can ever see, and they don't even know you
Thinkin' all that life would be, when you are not around
I just could not find my way, I wouldn't even know up from down
But since I've had you in my life, all things can be found
Strong and true baby, all comin' from you ohh you
Chorus:
I call your name girl (whenever I am lonely baby)
I call your name (when I feel the need of love)
I think of you, and it eases the pain
Take away the strain
You, I call your name (sometimes, I get lonely babe)
I call your name (I just can't seem to help myself)
I think of you (When I wanted to be alone, so I'll call your, I'll call your name)
I do, you do baby, we do girl
I, I, I love you, you you love me, and and I know
Whoa ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh ohh
I call your name, and it eases the pain
See, I just don't feel all by myself tonight
It seem like someone else is out there, oh thinkin' upon someone else, child
So you will know where I'm comin' from
Ohh when I'm lonely, when I'm discouraged, I'll, I'll call your name baby
There is, no substitute, no one could take your place
No more than they can ever see
That's why I call your name
Oh baby, when I am lonely
When I am discouraged
I call your name girl
I think of you, and it eases the pain, take away the strain
Thinkin' all that life would be, when you are not around
I just could not find my way, I wouldn't even know up from down
But since I've had you in my life, all things can be found
Strong and true baby, all comin' from you ohh you
Chorus:
I call your name girl (whenever I am lonely baby)
I call your name (when I feel the need of love)
I think of you, and it eases the pain
Take away the strain
You, I call your name (sometimes, I get lonely babe)
I call your name (I just can't seem to help myself)
I think of you (When I wanted to be alone, so I'll call your, I'll call your name)
I do, you do baby, we do girl
I, I, I love you, you you love me, and and I know
Whoa ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh ohh
I call your name, and it eases the pain
See, I just don't feel all by myself tonight
It seem like someone else is out there, oh thinkin' upon someone else, child
So you will know where I'm comin' from
Ohh when I'm lonely, when I'm discouraged, I'll, I'll call your name baby
There is, no substitute, no one could take your place
No more than they can ever see
That's why I call your name
Oh baby, when I am lonely
When I am discouraged
I call your name girl
I think of you, and it eases the pain, take away the strain
--

© 1979 Motown
#Switch #Funk

[theggirl]

Who’s still listening and it’s 2024? I discovered Switch back in the 90s when I was still living in SF, Bay Area. Now I’m back in the homeland, Manila Philippines and still loving this song. Just learned the tragic background of the Debarge siblings and for some reason it makes me teary eyed. I am happy God redeemed El whose music I loved in the 80s during high school back here in Manila. Now in my 50s I still cherish this song.

[tamikaw.]

Born in 1974! My parents would have the house parties and this was the Beautiful Music that was being played!!! I thank GOD I was brought up on Amazing Music!!!!

[angelap.]

Rest in peace Bobby and Tommy. Your contributions to music will live forever.

[Asia.Persuasia]

I love Switch and DeBarge, they were such gifts to the genre.

[Jay]

Bobby is still the best falsetto I’ve ever heard, RIP to him. 🙏🏽

[latonyamack]

I dedicate this song to my husband, who passed away last August. Tony Hurd, I Call Your Name. Love Always. 34 Years Baby

[CerebralAptitude]

These are classics for a reason. It's so innocent and beautiful. We will NEVER be in those times again. NEVER. This is when love was love.

[angelinarobertson]

Today is 3/25/24, and this song is still the jam!!

[tanyachavis]

Thank you, Jermaine Jackson for bringing us Switch, one of the best bands of all time! No matter what anyone thinks! Thank God for the DeBarge family and all of your sacrifices!

[tweston]

I'm 60 years old and I still have this album from my college years. That's right, I said ALBUM! I used to play this amazing song over and over and over and over again! And over and over and over again some more! One of the best love songs ever recorded!

[demajahjohnson]

I'm 22 years old & can only imagine being around for this era of music. I love this whole song so much, but the end is EVERYTHING!

[jeremyhart]

Bobby's voice is angelic. I love this song.

[smartshay]

R.I.P Bobby Debarge!!!! ONe of the best vocalists with an amazing falsetto!!!

[MoniqueEverhart]

I’m 21 and this is my favorite song. This new music will NEVER EVER compare to greats like this. 😭

[Py_bro_]

Was born in 89 but i kno old school music thanks to my mom & her turn table. 2024 & here i am playing this oldie but goodie 2 my kids. time 2 pass the torch and let the music live on!

[nolasownuptown]

This can not be touched, duplicated ..

[DarkandlovelyLovely]

The way Bobby sung with with his pretty voice just brings chills down spine. This whole song is gorgeous.

[sgbawg]

The most underrated group in funk and soul.

[Jaye]

They could really sing back then, there's nothing like the old music wouldn't change it, just beautiful. I have a lot of artists from the 70's and 80's that can't be replaced ❤

[Janice]

"WHEN I AM LONELY!!! WHEN I AM DISCOURAGED!!! I call your name, girl!!!" 🎶🎶🎶🎶 Bobby DeBarge KILLED those high notes! ❤