Having self-released two EPs since 2008 to positive acclaim, Alex is set to release a new album in early 2010. Tracks from the ‘Leave This City EP’ were played on regional radio across Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Dorset and Surrey. In Summer 2009 Alex performed material from the ‘Trafalgar EP’ and other unreleased tracks Live on BBC South Live Radio. He supported Jon Allen, Emily Baker and Christine Collister to great rapport in 2009.
Formerly the frontman of various locally-hyped acoustic/rock bands, Alex now gigs solo with a loop pedal, a piano and an acoustic guitar.
Significant influences include Ben Kweller, Teitur, Paul Steel, Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Ryan Adams and Scott Matthews.
Other End of the Phone
Alex Hall Lyrics
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I had to call, I hope it's not too late
You're just on my mind I don't need anything
It feels like tomorrow's just too far away, yeah
Baby, paint a picture so it feels like I'm with ya
Don't leave out a single thing
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone?
Drinkin' white or drinkin' red?
Am I running though your head?
And did you change out of your clothes?
Do you want a night alone?
And baby, if you don't
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone, honey
You could be right here in twenty
Let's not put this on hold
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone?
Oh, oh, oh yeah
You fill my mind with curiosity
Tryin' to fill all of this space between
Yeah, I got an empty pillow next to me
I bet waking up next to you is a sight to see
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone?
Are you curled up in your bed?
Drinkin' white or drinkin' red?
Am I running though your head?
And did you change out of your clothes?
Do you want a night alone?
And baby, if you don't
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone, honey
You could be right here in twenty
Let's not put this on hold
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone?
Baby, paint a picture so it feels like I'm with ya
Don't leave out a single thing
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone?
Are you curled up in your bed?
Drinkin' white or drinkin' red?
Am I running though your head?
And did you change out of your clothes?
Do you want a night alone?
And baby, if you don't
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone, honey
You could be right here in twenty
Let's not put this on hold
What are you doin' on the other end of the phone?
Mmhmm, yeah
In Alex Hall's song "Other End of the Phone," the singer expresses his desire to be close to his love interest, despite not physically being with her. He begins by acknowledging that he saw her just the day before but still feels the need to call her. He asks her to describe her current situation to him, whether she's drinking wine or in bed, and wonders if he's on her mind as she is on his. He then suggests that she could be with him in twenty minutes, hinting at the possibility of him wanting to see her in person.
Throughout the song, the singer reveals the emptiness he feels when she's not around him; he has an "empty pillow next to [him]," which implies he's lonely at night. He then goes on to ask her to paint a picture of what she's doing, perhaps to feel closer to her in a way. The song's poetic approach is intended to express the connection between two people, even when they're physically apart.
The song's lyrics emphasize the power of technology to bring people together, despite distance. It's a relatable situation to many long-distance couples who rely on video calls to stay connected. In summary, "Other End of the Phone" captures the bittersweet gambit of connecting with someone while you're not able to be there.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I just saw you yesterday
I recently saw you but I can't stop thinking about you
I had to call, I hope it's not too late
I had an urge to call you even though it may be inconvenient
You're just on my mind I don't need anything
You occupy my thoughts and I just want to be close to you
It feels like tomorrow's just too far away, yeah
I can't wait to see you again and tomorrow seems too far away
Baby, paint a picture so it feels like I'm with ya
Describe your surroundings in detail so I can feel like I'm there with you
Don't leave out a single thing
Include every detail, nothing is too small or insignificant
You fill my mind with curiosity
I am curious about you and want to know everything about you
Tryin' to fill all of this space between
I want to close the distance between us, figuratively and possibly literally
Yeah, I got an empty pillow next to me
I am alone and wish you were here to fill the empty space next to me
I bet waking up next to you is a sight to see
I imagine that waking up next to you would be a beautiful sight
Are you curled up in your bed?
I wonder if you are lying down or getting comfortable
Drinkin' white or drinkin' red?
I am curious if you are drinking wine, and if so, what kind
Am I running though your head?
I wonder if you're thinking about me as much as I'm thinking about you
And did you change out of your clothes?
I wonder if you're getting comfortable or if you dressed up for me
Do you want a night alone?
I wonder if you want time to yourself or if you'd like my company
And baby, if you don't
And if you don't want my company,
You could be right here in twenty
I could be there with you in just twenty minutes
Let's not put this on hold
Let's not delay or postpone our time together
Mmhmm, yeah
An punctuation of agreement or acknowledgement
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron James Babcock, Alex Hall, Pete Good
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maran Chic Teo
ALEX HALL ft. BRAD TURSI (2021) – OTHER END OF THE PHONE (Traducción en español)
I know I just saw you yesterday
Sé que te vi ayer
I had to call, I hope it's not too late
Tenía que llamar, espero que no sea demasiado tarde
You're just on my mind, I don't need anything
Sencillamente estabas en mi cabeza, no necesito nada
It feels like tomorrow's just too far away
Parece como si mañana estuviese demasiado lejos
Yeah, baby, paint a picture
Sí, cariño, pinta una imagen
So it feels like I'm with ya
Para que así parezca que estoy contigo
Don't leave out a single thing
No te dejes nada
What are you doing on the other end of the phone
¿Qué estás haciendo al otro lado del teléfono?
Are you curled up in your bed?
¿Estás acurrucada en tu cama?
Drinking white or drinking red?
¿Bebiendo vino blanco o bebiendo tinto?
Am I running through your head?
¿Te estoy pasando por la cabeza?
And did you change out of your clothes?
¿Te cambiaste de ropa?
Do you want a night alone?
¿Quieres una noche a solas?
And, baby, if you don't
Y, cariño, si no es así
What are you doing on the other end of the phone, honey?
¿Qué estás haciendo al otro lado del teléfono, cielo?
You could be right here in twenty
Podrías estar justo aquí en veinte minutos
Let's not put this on hold
No dejemos esto en suspenso
What are you doing on the other end of the phone
¿Qué estás haciendo al otro lado del teléfono?
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, sí
You fill my mind with curiosity
Llenas mi mente de curiosidad
Tryin' to fill all of this spacе between
Tratando de llenar todo este espacio entremedias
Yeah, I've got an empty pillow next to me
Sí, tengo una almohada desocupada a mi lado
I bet waking up next to you's a sight to see
Apuesto que despertarse a tu lado es digno de ver
What are you doing on the other end of the phone
¿Qué estás haciendo al otro lado del teléfono?
Are you curled up in your bed?
¿Estás acurrucada en tu cama?
Drinking white or drinking red?
¿Bebiendo vino blanco o bebiendo tinto?
Am I running through your head?
¿Te estoy pasando por la cabeza?
And did you change out of your clothes?
¿Te cambiaste de ropa?
Do you want a night alone?
¿Quieres una noche a solas?
And, baby, if you don't
Y, cariño, si no es así
What are you doing on the other end of the phone, honey?
¿Qué estás haciendo al otro lado del teléfono, cielo?
You could be right here in twenty
Podrías estar justo aquí en veinte minutos
Let's not put this on hold
No dejemos esto en suspenso
What are you doing on the other end of the phone
Baby, paint a picture
Cariño, pinta un imagen
So it feels like I'm with ya
Para que así parezca que estoy contigo
Don't leave out a single thing
No te dejes nada
What are you doing on the other end of the phone
¿Qué estás haciendo al otro lado del teléfono?
Are you curled up in your bed?
¿Estás acurrucada en tu cama?
Drinking white or drinking red?
¿Bebiendo vino blanco o bebiendo tinto?
Am I running through your head?
¿Te estoy pasando por la cabeza?
And did you change out of your clothes?
¿Te cambiaste de ropa?
Do you want a night alone?
¿Quieres una noche a solas?
And, baby, if you don't
Y, cariño, si no es así
What are you doing on the other end of the phone, honey?
¿Qué estás haciendo al otro lado del teléfono, cielo?
You could be right here in twenty
Podrías estar justo aquí en veinte minutos
Let's not put this on hold
No dejemos esto en suspenso
What are you doing on the other end of the phone
¿Qué estás haciendo al otro lado del teléfono?
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, sí
Paula Jane
I love everything about this song forever your awesome 💯❤🎸🤠
Brooke W
So damn good🔥
John Mitchell
Great song !
Judith Lutz
Love it!
Lavin Jaff
I loved it. Love from 🇮🇶
Jack Cohen
cant find tabs anywhere for this :(