Lyric discussion by matty-182 

Cover art for 47 lyrics by New Found Glory

If he only called 46 times, how could she answer on the 47th? :'D

I was wondering the same thing, matty.

"I called 46 times [before] you answered on the 47th."

Better?

Guy likes girl. Girl is still hurt from a previous relationship and not fully able to commit, even though he's ideal for her ("You tell me, You've never fell so hard for an obvious candidate"). Boy tries and tries to be with this girl, but to no avail[the calling 46 times]. By the time the girl realizes she wants to be with this boy, its too late. He's given up. [she finally answers the 47th time, but hes no longer there to make the calls].