Answer The Phone
ÌðÃÛÉäÏß(Sugar Ray) Lyrics

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We're on this rollercoaster ride
Hold on, I'll stay here by your side
We head up to the sky then we slide back down
Upside down try to figure out
Not sure if we could work it out
I wanna be alone but you feel like home

Answer the phone, I know that you're home

I wanna get you alone, and do it again, do it again
Answer the phone, I know that you're home
I wanna get you alone, and do it again, do it again

The signals all are flashing red
It doesn't matter what was said
This bed is much too big without me and you
This all seems so ridiculous
Why can't we just get over this
Don't make me say the obvious
Without you

Answer the phone, I know that you're home
I wanna get you alone, and do it again, do it again
Answer the phone, I know that you're home
I wanna get you alone, and do it again, do it again

I practice all my lines to a telephone while you were sleeping
I practice all my lines to a telephone while you were sleeping
I remember the way you curled your toes
On the side of the stage at all our shows
And the glow on your face just because of one rose
And when I wake up in the morning and you're wearing my cloths

Answer the phone, I know that you're home
I wanna get you alone, and do it again, do it again
Answer the phone, I know that you're home
I wanna get you alone, and do it again, do it again

Do it again, do it again and do it again, do it again
I wanna do it again, do it again and do it again, do it again

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics “We're on this rollercoaster ride, Hold on, I'll stay here by your side” bring us directly into the emotional turmoil of a struggling relationship. The metaphor of a rollercoaster accurately captures the ups and downs, twists and turns, and the adrenaline-fueled highs and heart-dropping lows of a relationship. While it may be overwhelming and scary to be on that rollercoaster, the singer reassures their partner that they will stay by their side through it all.

The chorus “Answer the phone, I know that you're home, I wanna get you alone, and do it again, do it again” suggests that the singer has been trying to reach their partner, perhaps after a fight or a period of distance. It’s clear that they miss their partner and want to be with them, physically and emotionally. The repetition of “do it again” could refer to the positive experiences the two have had together, or it could suggest that they want to fix things and get back to a good place in their relationship.

The final verse “I practice all my lines to a telephone while you were sleeping, I remember the way you curled your toes” is particularly poignant. It is clear that the singer is deeply invested in this relationship and is willing to put in the effort to make things work. The imagery of practicing their lines to a phone shows just how much they want to communicate effectively with their partner, and the memories of the little things like their partner’s curled toes show that they pay attention to the details and appreciate them.

Overall, “Answer The Phone” is a song about the rollercoaster of love and the desire to keep things going even when they get tough. It’s about communication, effort, and loving someone through the ups and downs.

Line by Line Meaning

We're on this rollercoaster ride
Our relationship is unpredictable and full of ups and downs

Hold on, I'll stay here by your side
I will support you through the good and the bad times

We head up to the sky then we slide back down
Our relationship goes from great to terrible and back again

Upside down try to figure out
We struggle to make sense of our conflicting emotions

Not sure if we could work it out
Our relationship is uncertain and unstable

I wanna be alone but you feel like home
I want space but I also feel a deep connection to you

Answer the phone, I know that you're home
I am reaching out because I want to reconnect with you

I wanna get you alone, and do it again, do it again
I want to revive our relationship and create new memories together

The signals all are flashing red
Our relationship is in danger and may be coming to an end

It doesn't matter what was said
Our problems are deeper than just our words

This bed is much too big without me and you
I miss our intimacy and connection

This all seems so ridiculous
Our fights feel petty and meaningless

Why can't we just get over this
I want to move past our problems and reconnect

Don't make me say the obvious
Our problems are clear and we need to address them

Without you
I feel lost and incomplete without our relationship

I practice all my lines to a telephone while you were sleeping
I rehearse what I want to say to you when we talk

I remember the way you curled your toes
I cherish the small memories we have together

On the side of the stage at all our shows
We have shared many experiences and memories

And the glow on your face just because of one rose
I appreciate and value the things that make you happy

And when I wake up in the morning and you're wearing my cloths
I enjoy the feeling of our connection and closeness

Do it again, do it again and do it again, do it again
I want to relive our happy memories and rebuild our relationship

I wanna do it again, do it again and do it again, do it again
I am committed to making our relationship work and want to keep trying

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Nice dance🥰

@acediary1600

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checking this year 2024 april 1st haha mina(answer the phone/korean version) then leads me here never thought that roxie( from the philippines actually the one who translated it in English) 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 both love it though ❤