Calm Down

Selena Gomez & Rema
7 Sept 202203:59

TLDRThe song 'Calm Down' is an infectious track with a catchy beat, featuring vibrant lyrics about attraction and the desire to connect with someone special. It narrates the singer's experience at a party where he's captivated by a girl who stands out. Despite initial hesitations, the song builds up to an invitation for the girl to let go and enjoy the moment, with a promise of a memorable connection. The chorus is a call to 'Calm Down' and dance, highlighting the singer's longing for a deeper bond.

Takeaways

  • 🎶 The song 'Calm Down' by Rema is a vibrant and catchy tune with a lively beat.
  • 💃 It encourages the listener to dance and enjoy the rhythm, with a focus on a romantic interest.
  • 🔒 The lyrics use the metaphor of a 'lockdown' to describe the intense feelings one has for someone else.
  • 🍹 The song compares the girl's sweetness to 'Fanta', a popular fruit-flavored soft drink, indicating her appeal.
  • 🤔 The artist expresses a sense of confusion or hesitation when the girl does not reciprocate his advances.
  • 👗 The girl at the party is described as wearing yellow and standing out for her simplicity amidst others.
  • 🤗 The artist finds a way to talk to the girl but faces rejection or difficulty in getting her attention.
  • 💔 There is a mention of feeling insecure, possibly due to the opinions of others, which affects the girl's behavior.
  • 🕺 The artist describes his own shyness but willingness to be more outgoing for the girl he likes.
  • 💃 The song includes a call to action for the girl to dance and take the lead, indicating a desire for her to be more assertive.
  • 🔥 The lyrics suggest a high level of attraction and desire, with the artist feeling 'high' and unable to come down from the excitement.

Q & A

  • What is the main theme of the song 'Calm Down'?

    -The main theme of the song 'Calm Down' is about expressing affection and attraction towards a girl at a party, with a focus on the desire to connect and the emotions experienced during their interactions.

  • What does the phrase 'LOCKDOWN' in the song refer to?

    -The term 'LOCKDOWN' in the song metaphorically refers to the singer's heart being captivated or 'locked down' by the girl he is singing about.

  • What is the significance of the girl wearing yellow in the song?

    -The girl wearing yellow signifies her standing out from the crowd at the party, being noticed by the singer for her simplicity and attractiveness compared to the other girls.

  • How does the singer describe the girl's demeanor in comparison to others at the party?

    -The singer describes the girl as being 'mellow', implying that she is calm and relaxed, in contrast to the other girls who are described as 'doing too much'.

  • What is the singer's approach to initiate a conversation with the girl?

    -The singer is looking for a 'situation' or an opportunity to approach and say hello to the girl, indicating a more subtle and patient approach rather than being forward.

  • Why does the girl initially not want to follow the singer's advances?

    -The girl does not initially want to follow the singer's advances because she might be feeling insecure or hesitant, as suggested by the lyrics.

  • What does the phrase 'SABI PASS' mean in the context of the song?

    -The phrase 'SABI PASS' is not a standard English expression and may be a colloquialism or slang. In the context of the song, it could imply that the girl is more intelligent or aware than others.

  • How does the singer express his feelings of attraction towards the girl?

    -The singer uses various metaphors and direct expressions, such as 'GOT ME LIKE WOAH', 'BABY GIVE ME YOUR LOVE', and describing his hips making the girl cry when he moves around her, to convey his strong attraction.

  • What is the singer's dilemma regarding his relationship with the girl?

    -The singer's dilemma is that while he wants to give his all to the girl, he can't promise that he will stay, indicating a fear of commitment or uncertainty about the future of their relationship.

  • How does the song convey the emotional intensity of the singer's feelings?

    -The song conveys the emotional intensity through the repetition of phrases like 'WOAH WOAH', the use of onomatopoeia, and the singer's descriptions of his physical reactions to the girl's presence.

  • What is the significance of the song's title 'Calm Down' in relation to its lyrics?

    -The title 'Calm Down' could be interpreted as an invitation for the girl to relax and enjoy the moment with the singer, despite the intense emotions and attraction that are being expressed throughout the song.

Outlines

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🎶 Song Celebration and Desire 🎶

The first paragraph of the video script is a lively and rhythmic song that celebrates a captivating presence and the desire it incites. It begins with a catchy tune and lyrics that urge the subject to 'calm down' amidst the excitement of attraction. The singer expresses his admiration for a girl who stands out at a party for her simplicity amidst excess, and his intention to approach her despite her apparent reluctance. The lyrics continue with playful and flirtatious exchanges, highlighting the singer's charm and the girl's hesitation. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to dance and a promise of a thrilling experience, emphasizing the singer's confidence and the girl's potential surrender to the allure of the moment.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Calm Down

The phrase 'Calm Down' is used as a title and a repeated theme in the song, suggesting a message of relaxation and possibly a plea for peace in a relationship or situation. It is a common expression used to soothe someone who is upset or agitated. In the context of the song, it appears to be an invitation for the listener to slow down and enjoy the moment, as seen in the lyrics 'Baby calm down, calm down'.

💡Lockdown

'Lockdown' is used metaphorically in the song to describe a state of being captivated or 'locked in' by someone's charm or beauty. It is a term that has been popularized in recent years to describe a state of confinement, but here it is used in a romantic context to express a deep attraction, as in 'Girl this your body e put my heart for lockdown'.

💡FANTA

FANTA is a brand of soft drinks known for their fruity flavors. In the song, 'Girl you sweet like FANTA' is a compliment comparing the girl's sweetness to the popular beverage, suggesting an appealing and enjoyable quality about her personality or presence.

💡YANGA

The term 'YANGA' is not a standard English word and may be a slang or a term from another language used in the song. It appears to be used in the context of expressing a strong or exaggerated reaction, as in 'If I tell you say I love you no dey form YANGA', which could be interpreted as 'If I tell you I love you, it's not just a show or exaggeration'.

💡SHAWTY

'SHAWTY' is a slang term derived from 'shorty' and is often used to refer to an attractive woman. In the song, it is used to address the girl directly, as in 'SHAWTY, come gimme your love', indicating a flirtatious or affectionate tone.

💡BUM-BUM

The term 'BUM-BUM' is an onomatopoeic expression referring to the buttocks. It is used in a playful and flirtatious manner in the song, as seen in 'THEN I START TO FEEL HER BUM-BUM', indicating a physical attraction or admiration.

💡SABI

'SABI' is likely a term from another language, possibly Nigerian Pidgin English, used to mean 'wise' or 'smart'. In the song, 'I KNOW SAY SHE SABI PASS THAT ONE' suggests that the girl is considered to be more intelligent or clever than others, indicating a compliment on her wit or wisdom.

💡INSECURE

Insecurity is a feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about oneself. In the song, 'BUT SHE FEELING INSECURE' refers to the girl's emotional state, possibly due to the opinions of others, as indicated by 'HER FRIENDS GO DEY GUM HER LIKE CHEWING GUM', which metaphorically suggests that her friends are constantly talking about her, causing her to feel uneasy.

💡GIMME

'GIMME' is a colloquial contraction of 'give me' and is used in the song to express a strong desire for something. It is used repeatedly to ask for love, as in 'SHAWTY, COME GIMME YOUR LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LOVE', indicating a passionate plea for affection.

💡WOAH

'WOAH' is an interjection used to express surprise, admiration, or other strong emotions. In the song, it is used to emphasize the singer's feelings towards the girl, as in 'YOU GOT ME LIKE WOAH WOAH WOAH', which suggests a sense of awe or being overwhelmed by her.

Highlights

♪♪♪, ♪ (VIBEZ) ♪, ♪ [REMA] ANOTHER BANGER ♪

♪ BABY CALM DOWN CALM DOWN ♪

♪ GIRL THIS YOUR BODY E PUT MY HEART FOR LOCKDOWN ♪

♪ GIRL YOU SWEET LIKE FANTA FANTA ♪

♪ IF I TELL YOU SAY I LOVE YOU NO DEY FORM YANGA OH YANGA ♪

♪ NO TELL ME NO NO NO NO WOAH WOAH WOAH WOAH ♪

♪ BABY COME GIMME YOUR LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LOVE ♪

♪ SHAWTY COME GIMME YOUR LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LO-LOVE, HMM ♪

♪ I SEE THIS FINE GIRL FOR MY PARTY SHE WEAR YELLOW ♪

♪ EVERY OTHER GIRL THEY DEY DO TOO MUCH BUT THIS GIRL MELLOW ♪

♪ NAIM I DEY FIND SITUATION I GO USE TAKE TELL AM HELLO ♪

♪ FINALLY I FIND WAY TO TALK TO THE GIRL BUT SHE NO WAN FOLLOW ♪

♪ WHO YOU COME DEY FORM FOR? WOAH (MHMM) ♪

♪ WHY YOU NO WAN' CONFORM? WOAH (MHMM) ♪

♪ THEN I START TO FEEL HER BUM-BUM (MHMM) ♪

♪ I KNOW SAY SHE SABI PASS THAT ONE, ON (MHMM) ♪

♪ AND MY HIPS MAKE YOU CRY WHEN I'M MOVING AROUND YOU (YEAH) ♪

♪ BABY SHOW ME YOU CAN CALM DOWN, CALM DOWN ♪

♪ GOT YOU SO HIGH THAT YOU CAN'T COME DOWN, COME DOWN ♪

♪ WHEN IT'S YOU I CAN'T SAY NO-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH ♪

♪ BABY GIVE ME LO-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-LOVE ♪

♪ AS I REACH MY HOUSE, I SAY MAKE A REST SMALL, OH-WOAH (MAKE A REST SMALL, OH-WOAH) ♪

♪ GOT MY HAND ON YOUR HEART NOW, I CAN FEEL IT RACE ♪

♪ IF I LEAVE THEN YOU SAY YOU CAN NEVER LOVE AGAIN ♪

♪ WANNA GIVE YOU IT ALL BUT CAN'T PROMISE THAT I'LL STAY ♪