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Evanescence – Call Me When You're Sober

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think the song is about?
What does “call me when you’re sober” suggest about a relationship?
Do you think the mood will be calm or intense? Why?

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Evanescence – Call Me When You're Sober

Setting boundaries and refusing excuses (00:00 – 01:24)

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1. What does the speaker say the person would do if they really loved the speaker?

They would apologize to everyone.
They would stop calling altogether.
They would be there with the speaker.

2. What does the speaker say both people are doing to themselves?

They are only deceiving themselves.
They are forgetting the past.
They are building trust again.

3. How does the speaker describe the timing of the other person’s actions?

They are too early.
They are right on time.
They are too late.

Evanescence – Call Me When You're Sober

Blame, shame, and refusing the “victim” role (01:24 – 02:21)

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1. What two feelings are mentioned together early in this part?

Blame and shame
Pride and joy
Hope and peace

2. What does the speaker say must be exhausting?

To tell the truth
To win every fight
To lose your own game

3. What does the speaker say the person cannot do “this time”?

Leave without saying goodbye
Play the victim
Ask for help

Evanescence – Call Me When You're Sober

Sober calls, endings, and final separation (02:21 – 03:33)

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1. When does the speaker say the person never calls?

When they’re bored
When they’re sober
When they’re traveling

2. Why does the speaker say the person wants it?

Because it’s new
Because it’s easy
Because it’s over

3. What does the speaker tell the person to do near the end?

Stay and talk all night
Just get your things
Write a letter

Evanescence – Call Me When You're Sober

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1. Which theme best describes the speaker’s message throughout the song?

Setting boundaries and refusing excuses
Celebrating a new relationship
Asking for a second chance

2. How does the speaker mainly feel toward the other person?

Fed up and distrustful
Confused but hopeful
Impressed and grateful

3. What does “make up your mind” mean in this song?

Decide what you really want and commit to it
Put on makeup before going out
Invent a story that sounds good

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Evanescence – Call Me When You're Sober

What boundaries does the speaker set, and are they reasonable? Why or why not?
What do the words “sober” and “it’s over” suggest about the other person’s behavior?
Do you think the speaker still has feelings, or have they fully moved on? Use lyrics to support your view.
Have you ever had to tell someone to “make up your mind”? What happened?