Kwon JungYeol is the main vocalist in the group and plays the jembe, a type of percussion played with bare hands. Yoon CheolJong plays the guitar. The name of the band '10cm' means the difference in the heights of two members. Since the debut release, they released one single Americano in 2010, and the first official album 1.0 in February, 2011. The album sold over 20,000 copies which Korean music critics called remarkable considering consumers' tendency to download music online. The band also held its first concert in February, 2011.
Telephone
10cm Lyrics
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또 이모티콘 투척 (hmm)
답장 없어 phone call (phone call)
절대 변함없네 철벽 no
만날 땐 전화기만 보는데
바쁜 척하며 답장은 늦네
자꾸 왜 그런 척 왜 그런 척해
왜 그런 척 왜 그런 척
만날 때마다 늘 바쁜 척해
암만 봐도 설정인데 왜 그래
그냥 한마디 할 걸 그랬네
보나 마나 뭔지 다 뻔한데
네게 무슨 말을 하더라도 say something
대답 없는 네 시선이 박힌 데는
너의 best friend telephone
Best friend telephone
Best friend telephone
Best friend telephone (hey)
중얼중얼 옹알이하는 듯해
머뭇거리며 네게 말을 건네
반대로 넌 하루 종일 바쁜 척해
So I cannot say anything 못 해
네게 무슨 말을 하더라도 say something
대답 없는 네 시선이 박힌 데는
너의 telephone (telephone), telephone (telephone)
조마조마 전송 (hey)
또 이모티콘 투척 (come on)
답장 없어 phone call (phone call)
절대 변함없네 철벽 no
만날 땐 전화기만 보는데
바쁜 척하며 답장은 늦네
자꾸 왜 그런 척 왜 그런 척해
왜 그런 척 왜 그런 척
솔직한 척은 안되는 건가 혹시
뭐든 기다리는 부재중이야 몹시 (why)
기다리는 게 익숙해서 조금씩
짜증나는 것 같아 emergency
많이 안 바쁜 거면서 (거면서)
아는데도 모르는 척 못 본 척
나도 척하게 돼 또 안 사랑하는 척
난 이미 네게 중독 (yeah)
넌 telephone에 중독
전화 안 받을 땐 충전했대
문자 늦을 땐 또 운전 땜에
도돌이표 레퍼토리
Telephone을 질투하는 story
보조배터리보다 뜨거워질 리 1도 없지
미지근한 우리 온도 좀 올리고 파
조마조마 전송 (hey)
또 이모티콘 투척 (I like it)
답장 없어 phone call (phone call)
절대 변함없네 철벽 no
만날 땐 전화기만 보는데
바쁜 척하며 답장은 늦네
자꾸 왜 그런 척 왜 그런 척해
왜 그런 척 왜 그런 척
I hate your telephone
난 매일 안달해 또
You'll never know 또 말해도
So real so real
Love love love love love
어려 어려워
지켜보는 중이야 동시에
기다리는 중이야
Love love love love love
어려 어려워 (어려 어려워)
쿨해지고 싶어
어려 어려워
The song "Telephone" by 10cm is a reflection on the difficulties of communicating with someone who is emotionally closed off. The lyrics describe a person who is always too busy to answer phone calls or respond to messages, and who seems to be hiding behind a facade of indifference. The singer struggles to express their feelings and to make a connection, but always encounters a wall of silence. The repeated phrase "왜 그런 척" (why are you pretending) captures the frustration and confusion felt by someone who can't understand why their attempts at communication are constantly rebuffed.
Despite the melancholy tone of the song, there is a sense of persistence and hope in the lyrics. The singer refuses to give up on the possibility of a real connection, even as they acknowledge the difficulties involved. The line "솔직한 척은 안 되는 건가 혹시" (is it impossible to be honest?) suggests that the singer is willing to take a risk and reveal their true feelings, even if they know it may not lead to a positive outcome. The repeated phrase "네게 무슨 말을 하더라도 say something" (say something, no matter what you want to say) encourages the person they are addressing to break through their emotional barriers and take a chance on intimacy.
Overall, "Telephone" is a poignant exploration of the challenges of modern communication, and the ways in which we try to connect with others in an increasingly disconnected world.
Line by Line Meaning
조마조마 전송 (hey)
Feeling anxious, I send a message (hey)
또 이모티콘 투척 (hmm)
I throw in some emojis (hmm) once again
답장 없어 phone call (phone call)
No response, just a phone call (phone call)
절대 변함없네 철벽 no
As always, your wall remains unbreakable
만날 땐 전화기만 보는데
When we meet, you only stare at your phone
바쁜 척하며 답장은 늦네
You pretend to be busy and respond late
자꾸 왜 그런 척 왜 그런 척해
Why do you keep pretending, why do you keep doing that
왜 그런 척 왜 그런 척
Why keep pretending, why keep doing that
만날 때마다 늘 바쁜 척해
Every time we meet, you always act like you're busy
암만 봐도 설정인데 왜 그래
Even though it's obvious, why do you act that way
그냥 한마디 할 걸 그랬네
I should have just said something
보나 마나 뭔지 다 뻔한데
It's all obvious, but I still try
네게 무슨 말을 하더라도 say something
Whatever I say to you, say something
대답 없는 네 시선이 박힌 데는
In the spot where your unresponsive gaze is fixed
너의 best friend telephone
Your best friend, telephone
Best friend telephone
Best friend telephone
중얼중얼 옹알이하는 듯해
You murmur and groan like you're hesitant
머뭇거리며 네게 말을 건네
With hesitation, I speak to you
반대로 넌 하루 종일 바쁜 척해
On the other hand, you act busy all day
So I cannot say anything 못 해
So I can't say anything
솔직한 척은 안되는 건가 혹시
Is it impossible to be honest
뭐든 기다리는 부재중이야 몹시 (why)
I'm always waiting for you, it's frustrating (why)
기다리는 게 익숙해서 조금씩
I'm used to waiting, little by little
짜증나는 것 같아 emergency
It's getting annoying, it's like an emergency
많이 안 바쁜 거면서 (거면서)
Even though you're not that busy (you're not that busy)
아는데도 모르는 척 못 본 척
Even though you know, you act like you don't see
나도 척하게 돼 또 안 사랑하는 척
I act like I don't care, I act like I don't love you
난 이미 네게 중독 (yeah)
I'm already addicted to you (yeah)
넌 telephone에 중독
You're addicted to your telephone
전화 안 받을 땐 충전했대
When you don't answer, you say your phone is charging
문자 늦을 땐 또 운전 땜에
When you're late to reply, you blame it on driving
도돌이표 레퍼토리
Your repertoire of excuses
Telephone을 질투하는 story
A story of jealousy against the telephone
보조배터리보다 뜨거워질 리 1도 없지
It's not even getting hot like a portable battery
미지근한 우리 온도 좀 올리고 파
Let's raise the lukewarm temperature between us and party
I hate your telephone
I hate your telephone
난 매일 안달해 또
I'm not worried every day, again
You'll never know 또 말해도
Even if I tell you, you'll never know, again
So real so real
So real, so real
Love love love love love
Love love love love love
어려 어려워
It's difficult, it's difficult
지켜보는 중이야 동시에
I'm watching and waiting at the same time
기다리는 중이야
I'm waiting
쿨해지고 싶어
I want to be cool
어려 어려워 (어려 어려워)
It's difficult, it's difficult
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gaeko, Loey, MQ, Se Hun Oh, Yong Jun Chon, Yunji Choi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ohratih6313
Let's Str3aming on Y0utube :
1. Chen (Hello)
2. Sehun (On Me)
3. Chanyeol (Nothin)
4. EXO-SC (Telephone)
5. Lay (Lit)
6. Baekhyun (Candy)
7. Chanyeol (Yours)
8. Suho (Let's Love)
9. EXO (Obsession)
10. Chen (Shall We)
11. D.O (That's Okay)
12. Xiumin (You)
13. EXO (Love Shot)
14. EXO (Tempo)
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Many videos we can watch while streaming LET ME IN, u guys dont forget this SC TELEPHONE too,, they duo rapper proof can sing well, esp Sehun here,, he have more part to sing, thanks to Chanyeol for raising him.