carly rae jepsen - call me maybe

"Call Me Maybe" is a global pop sensation by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, released on September 20, 2011, as the lead single from her EP Curiosity and later included on her album Kiss (2012). Originally written as a folk song with Tavish Crowe, it was transformed into a vibrant teen pop and dance-pop track by producer Josh Ramsay. The song captures the giddy, impulsive feeling of love at first sight, with Jepsen playfully narrating a story of giving her number to a crush with the iconic line, "Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's my number, so call me maybe." Its infectious melody, bubbly instrumentation, and relatable lyrics made it a cultural phenomenon, topping charts in over 19 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, and selling over 18 million copies worldwide. The music video, featuring a humorous twist where Jepsen's crush is revealed to be interested in her bandmate, has garnered over 1.3 billion views on YouTube. Praised for its catchy chorus and witty charm, the song earned accolades like the 2013 Juno Award for Single of the Year and remains a defining pop hit of the 2010s.