Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe

Music Appreciation

When Carly Rae Jepsen released "Call Me Maybe" on September 20, 2011, as the lead single from her EP Curiosity, no one could have guessed it would become one of the catchiest songs of the decade. Co-written with her longtime collaborator Tavish Crowe, the song was originally a folk tune before being reworked into a bright, synth-laced pop track. 

The song's message is delightfully simple: the giddy rush of crushing on someone and impulsively giving them your number with a "Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy..." It's flirty, fearless, and just awkward enough to feel relatable.

Composition-wise, “Call Me Maybe” thrives on its string section hook and sugary production, keeping things light and upbeat from start to finish. Its infectious chorus and Jepsen’s charming vocal delivery helped it climb the charts worldwide. 

Musically, the track balances a polished pop sensibility with just enough emotional earnestness to feel genuine. It’s the kind of song that worms its way into your head—and then convinces you to hit replay. Over and over and --maybe-- over again.

The music video, written and directed by Ben Knechtel, adds a fun twist to the song's lovestruck vibe. Filmed in British Columbia, it follows Jepsen as she swoons over her handsome neighbor (Holden Nowell) while trying to get his attention. 

She daydreams about impressing him with her band skills, car-washing prowess, and just sheer charm. But the punchline? After finally working up the courage to give him her number, he smiles... and hands it to her male bandmate. 

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://americansongwriter.com/who-wrote-carly-rae-jepsens-call-me-maybe/

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5ho849

https://storyofsong.com/story/call-me-maybe-2

https://ew.com/article/2012/12/10/carly-rae-jepsen-call-me-maybe-behind-the-scenes