Call My Bluff Lyrics – Tate McRae

Call My Bluff Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro shows the love-hate nature of the relationship. The singer feels torn between deep love and intense frustration. One moment, she adores the person, and the next, she resents them more than anyone else. It’s a cycle of extreme emotions where love and hate blend together, making it hard to walk away.

[Verse 1]
Here, the singer describes how arguments always backfire. The other person keeps talking, digging themselves into a deeper mess, while she keeps provoking them, pushing them further until they have nothing left to say. Despite the toxicity, she questions if this chaotic dynamic is what love really is, showing how trapped she feels.

[Pre-Chorus]
Both people blame each other for the problems, fueling the fire instead of fixing things. Their fights go in circles, with neither willing to back down. It’s a selfish, destructive cycle, yet it’s also the only way they know how to be together. It feels like a pattern that will never change.

[Chorus]
The person claims they’re bad at relationships and act like they don’t care anymore. The singer sees their dismissive attitude, catching their eye-rolls as if they don’t take her seriously. She storms off to prove she’s done, but deep down, she knows they’ll call her bluff, proving neither of them can let go.

[Verse 2]
The singer knows exactly what’s happening because it’s the same thing every time. The other person always has bad timing, leaving her hurt and broken. She feels sick inside knowing they’re out partying, drunk, and possibly with someone else. The thought of another person touching them makes her feel betrayed and insecure.

[Pre-Chorus]
Once again, they blame each other. This time, the singer doesn’t even bother responding because she’s emotionally stuck in the situation. They keep going in circles, unable to break free from the toxic habits. No matter how much damage they cause, it’s how their relationship has always been.

[Chorus]
The cycle repeats. The person insists they’re bad at relationships and seem uninterested in fixing things. The singer feels dismissed, watching them roll their eyes at her emotions. She storms off, trying to convince herself she’s done, but they always reach out, proving she was never really going to leave.

[Post-Chorus]
The singer almost enjoys the fact that the other person always calls her bluff. Even when she pretends to be done, they still reach out, pulling her back into the same toxic cycle. It shows how addicted they are to the push-and-pull of their relationship.

[Bridge]
The singer challenges the other person, saying that if they truly don’t believe she loves them, they should test her. It’s almost like she’s trying to prove to herself and to them that there’s still something real between them, despite all the chaos and toxicity.

[Outro]
The song ends with a haunting repetition of sounds, reinforcing the emotional rollercoaster. The phrase “call my bluff” lingers, showing that despite everything, the singer knows she’s not really ready to walk away. It’s a bittersweet ending that captures the never-ending loop of their relationship.