This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Tonight I wander carelessly
Through the tunnels of the ABC
I'm not lost
It's just that I need to be
Clear of mind to dream
And the laser shoots another image through my eye
Of a white square piercing a jet black sky
And she floats down
All pretty and bright
And we share a drink tonight
Tonight we share a pint
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
But she aint stopping me no
Cause I reached that point in my life
But you wont stop me tonight
Cause I reached that point in my life
There's beats and there's pulses and there's rhythm and the soul
And I try to stand quite calmly as I lose control
See this girl was here and she aint no more
She loves this very floor
She loves this very floor
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
But she aint stopping me no
Cause I reached that point in my life
But you wont stop me tonight
Cause I reached that point in my life
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
Through the tunnels of the ABC
I'm not lost
It's just that I need to be
Clear of mind to dream
And the laser shoots another image through my eye
Of a white square piercing a jet black sky
And she floats down
All pretty and bright
And we share a drink tonight
Tonight we share a pint
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
But she aint stopping me no
Cause I reached that point in my life
But you wont stop me tonight
Cause I reached that point in my life
There's beats and there's pulses and there's rhythm and the soul
And I try to stand quite calmly as I lose control
See this girl was here and she aint no more
She loves this very floor
She loves this very floor
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
But she aint stopping me no
Cause I reached that point in my life
But you wont stop me tonight
Cause I reached that point in my life
Gimme a call
You got a phone don't you
Turn it on cause
I need to hear from you
To know why
Cause I saw something today that made it all come
It all came back to me
Lyrics submitted by icecubesarecool
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This is just merely my interpretation of the song. Which may not be the same as everyone elses - but that's music, isn't it.
Basically, for me, he's at a gig and what's he seeing in front of him produces an epiphany, that he wants a girl back that he had. They've perhaps fallen on tough times but he does realise he needs/wants her, and nothing will stop him. But he wants her to make the first move; hence Gimme A Call as the title.
I'm sure Tommy had something completely different in his head when writing it. Fantastic tune though, the boy has a knack for songwriting.
ABC is a class venue by the way, just behind Barrowlands in my view for best in Glasgow. Will be seeing Mr. Reilly at The Garage though in March. Will be class.