Backstreet Boys – The Call

"The Call" is a song by Backstreet Boys. It was released in 2000 from their album Black & Blue during the peak of the group's global pop success. The song told the story of a man trying to explain his cheating and dishonesty during a phone conversation with his partner, using a mix of dramatic lyrics and upbeat dance-pop production. Its futuristic sound, processed vocals, and energetic rhythm matched the early 2000s pop style the group explored at the time.