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.

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.

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

The song became a cultural phenomenon after Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez posted a viral lip-sync video to the track in early 2012. Key Lyrical Moments