Shouldn't Be Calling You

by Ian Janes

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You gave me your number
I should have thrown it away
Lightning and thunder
Usually turns into rain

But here I am dialling
Frowning and smiling
waiting on the worst to come (‘cause)

I shouldn’t be calling
Know better than crawlin’
Back across the line that we drew
Wondering where my money went
Sucker for your punishment
I shouldn’t be calling you
I shouldn’t be calling you

I guess it’s only natural
We’re just like Adam and Eve
Can’t help but bite that apple
Despite the wreckage we’ll leave

It don’t take a genius
that spark that’s between us
is never gonna be a flame (so)

Chorus

Middle 8

I shouldn’t be calling
Know better than falling
Back across the line that we drew
Wondering where my money went
Sucker for your punishment
Careful what you wish comes true
So I shouldn’t be calling you
Shouldn’t be calling you

credits

released January 13, 2021
Ian Janes lead and background vocals, guitars, drum/bass programming
John O’Reilly Jr. double drum kits, percussion, LinnDrum programming
Nicholas D'Amato bass
Glenn Patscha keyboards
Owen ‘O’Sound' Lee background vocals
Zamani background vocals
Martin Davidson tenor & alto saxophone
Danny Martin trombone
Eric Sproul trumpets

drums recorded by John O’Reilly Jr. at Boom Crash Drum Tracks (Doylestown, PA)
keyboards recorded by Glenn Patscha at his house (South Shore, NS)
all other recording by IJ at home/on location (Dartmouth, NS)
mixed by Graeme Campbell (Halifax, NS)

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Ian Janes Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Ian Janes is an artist, songwriter and producer from Nova Scotia, Canada. He makes pop songs that are deeply influenced by soul, R&B and Jazz. Ian’s music is compelling and irresistible, sophisticated yet simple. His musicality and authenticity have captivated listeners across Canada, the US, and beyond. ... more

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