WHAT DID YOU CALL ME? [Intro – spoken, casual voices overlapping] “Hey, bitch!” “What’s up, slut?” “Move it, loser.” “Love ya, hoe!” [Beat stops] …Sorry. What did you call me? [Verse 1] Apparently we’re friends, So I’m supposed to laugh along. Wrap an insult in affection, And apparently it’s not wrong. “Don’t be so sensitive.” “It’s only how we speak.” Funny how a word gets harmless When we hear it every week. We turned put-downs into greetings, Made contempt sound kinda cool. Then wondered why we’re hurting When somebody breaks the rule. [Pre-Chorus] I’m not scared of naughty language. I can swear with all the rest. 😜 But there’s a bloody big difference Between expression and disrespect. [Chorus] What did you call me? Call me by my name. You don’t have to cut me down To tell me we’re the same. Words become familiar When we throw them every day. If we’re trying to change the world… Maybe change the way we say— Hey, friend. Hey, brother. Hey, sister. How ya going, mate? Respect doesn’t cost a thing. So why’s it gone out of date? [Verse 2] She’s a bitch because she’s angry. She’s a slut because she chose. He’s a loser ‘cause he’s struggling. He’s an idiot ‘cause he doesn’t know. She’s a Karen. He’s a boomer. They’re a snowflake. You’re a troll. Funny how a single label Gets to swallow someone whole. Swipe left. Block. Laugh. Attack. Never ask what’s underneath. We’ve got thousands of connections… And forgotten how to speak. [Pre-Chorus] You can tease me. You can roast me. You can even take the piss. 🤣 But if humiliation’s friendship… Maybe something’s gone amiss. [Chorus] What did you call me? Call me by my name. You don’t have to cut me down To tell me we’re the same. Words become familiar When we throw them every day. If we’re trying to change the world… Maybe change the way we say— Hey, friend. Hey, brother. Hey, sister. How ya going, mate? Respect doesn’t cost a thing. So why’s it gone out of date? [Bridge – stripped back] Maybe you don’t mean it. Maybe neither did they. Maybe everybody learned it From somebody yesterday. But habits aren’t commandments. We can choose another way. You don’t have to shame the past… Just change the words today. Because behind every label There’s a person underneath. And you never really know What they’re carrying beneath. [Build] Before the hashtag… Human. Before the rumour… Human. Before the insult… Human. Before your judgement… Human. Different story. Different scars. Different journey. Same beating hearts. [Final Chorus – big] WHAT DID YOU CALL ME? Call me by my name. I don’t have to tear you down To prove that we’re the same. Words become our culture When we throw them every day. So if we’re really changing worlds… Let’s change the way we say— Hey, friend! Hey, brother! Hey, sister! How ya going, mate? Kindness isn’t weakness. And respect ain’t out of date. [Outro – playful] Call me weird. Call me stubborn. Call me slightly insane. 😜 Call me when the kettle’s boiling… Just… call me by my name.
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