Jepsen has stated the song is about being "brave enough" to approach a crush, something she often felt too shy to do in real life.

"I threw a wish in the well, don't ask me, I'll never tell" establishes a sense of secret longing.

Repeatedly emphasizes the giddiness of a new encounter: "Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy" .

The song follows a straightforward narrative of "love at first sight" and the nervous excitement of a girl who impulsively gives her phone number to someone she just met.

The line "Before you came into my life, I missed you so bad" suggests a deep, pre-emptive longing for the "right" person. Legacy and Impact Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Call Me Maybe - HP2673R

Jepsen initially thought the signature line, "But here's my number, so call me maybe," was too silly and meant it as filler text to find the melody.