While her debut single "More More More" (#4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #23 on the R&B Singles Chart, #1 on the Canadian Singles Chart and #5 on the UK Singles Chart) became her most enduring hit, she scored other hits. Naturally, her songs were more successful in the discotheques than on mainstream Pop radio. True scored three more Billboard Hot 100 chart entries with the songs "Party Line" (peaked at #80), "N.Y. You Got Me Dancing" (her second biggest hit peaking at #27) and "What's Your Name, What's Your Number" (peaked at #56). The latter two singles were lifted from her second album titled "White Witch." In 1980, she released her third and final album titled "War Machine", a more hard rock-oriented album. It was released only in Europe, however was unsuccessful.
During the following two decades, True returned to significantly low profile life. True found success in other career fields as both a drug counselor and a physic reader. She was also a talented cook. True continued receiving royalties from her music. The song "More More More" remained a popular song on TV and movies. True received a renewed burst of publicity when the Canadian group, Len, sampled the instrumental break from "More, More, More" in their own hit single, "Steal My Sunshine." Subsequently, True appeared on several "VH1 specials including 100 Greatest Dance Songs in 2000 ("More, More, More" was the No. 45 greatest dance song), Where Are They Now and 100 Greatest One-hit Wonders (both in 2002), in which she said she wants to be remembered as a person who "gave people pleasure" — then emphasized the words — "with my music." She also made an appearance in the 2005 documentary movie Inside Deep Throat. It was at this time she briefly returned to performing her songs live in concert.
True died on November 7, 2011, at a hospital in Kingston, New York, located near her home of Woodstock, New York. She was 68 years old. A longtime friend, Louise Marsello Landham, said the cause was heart failure. In line with her wishes, True was cremated. She left behind no immediate family.
Party Line
Andrea True Connection Lyrics
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Every time you call
You're on the party line
Sexy things you say
When you're really
Bathed in sweat
On the party line
Got you on the party line, yeah
Baby, baby
Can't keep me on hold
Don't you make my
Blood run cold
Found out the hard way
I was surprised
Looks like it's gonna be
Another round of lies
Party, party, party time
Every time you call
You're on the party line
Sexy things you say
When you're really
Bathed in sweat
On the party line
Got you on the party line, yeah
I can see the smile
On your pretty face
The sun came out
There's light in every place
Light in every space
Party, party, party time
Every time you call
You're on the party line
Sexy things you say
When you're really
Bathed in sweat
On the party line
Got you on the party line, yeah
Got to see the smile
On your pretty face
The sun came out
There's light in every place
Light in every space
Baby, baby
Can't keep me on hold
Don't you make my
Blood run cold
Found out the hard way
I was surprised
Looks like it's gonna be
Another round of lies
Party, party, party time
Every time you call
You're on the party line
Sexy things you say
When you're really
Bathed in sweat
On the party line
Got you on the party line, yeah
Party, party, party time
Every time you call
You're on the party line
Sexy things you say
When you're really
Bathed in sweat
On the party line
Got you on the party line, yeah
I can see the smile
On your pretty face
The sun came out
There's light in every place
Light in every space
Party, party, party time
Every time you call
You're on the party line
Sexy things you say
When you're really
Bathed in sweat
On the party line
Got you on the party line, yeah
Baby, baby
Can't keep me on hold
Don't you make my
Blood run cold
Found out the hard way
I was surprised
Looks like it's gonna be
Another round of lies
Party, party, party time
Every time you call
You're on the party line
Sexy things you say
When you're really
Bathed in sweat
On the party line
Got you on the party line, yeah
The Andrea True Connection's song Party Line seems to be about a person who enjoys chatting on a party line, where multiple people can listen and join in on conversations. The singer seems to be referring to this person saying sexy things and teasing others while they are actually just sweating and not being authentic. The line "Found out the hard way, I was surprised, looks like it's gonna be another round of lies" suggests that the singer has discovered this person's true nature and is not impressed. However, towards the end of the song, the singer seems to find hope in the situation as they mention seeing a smile on the person's face and the light in every space.
The song seems to critique the idea of being fake and not true to oneself, as well as cautioning against being too trusting of others. The repetition of the phrase "party time" and "party line" seems to highlight the superficial and fleeting nature of these kinds of interactions. Overall, the song seems to be a warning against getting too caught up in appearances and fame, as well as being mindful of the way we present ourselves to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Party, party, party time
This is a party and we should celebrate!
Every time you call
Whenever we talk, there's a party on the line.
You're on the party line
We're both on this party line and sharing this experience together.
Sexy things you say
You're really turning me on with what you're saying.
When you're really
Even though you might not be doing anything sexy, I'm imagining it and getting turned on anyway.
Bathed in sweat
I'm so turned on by what's going on during this party line that I'm sweating.
Got you on the party line, yeah
I'm glad you're here for this party line and that we're experiencing it together.
Baby, baby
A term of endearment for the one I'm talking to during this party line.
Can't keep me on hold
Don't put me on hold during this party line, I want to keep talking and experiencing it.
Don't you make my
I don't want you to ruin this party line for me by putting me on hold.
Blood run cold
I don't want to lose the passion and excitement of this party line.
Found out the hard way
I learned through difficult experiences that you can't always trust people on the party line.
I was surprised
I did not expect to be faced with lies and deceit during this party line experience.
Looks like it's gonna be
It seems like this party line is going to turn into another round of lies and deceit.
Another round of lies
I can't believe that people would use this party line to lie and deceive others.
I can see the smile
I can tell that you're happy and enjoying this party line experience.
On your pretty face
I can tell by your facial expression that you're having a good time and enjoying yourself.
The sun came out
A metaphor for the positive, happy feelings that this party line is bringing to us both.
There's light in every place
Through this party line experience, we're both feeling good and positive about everything in our lives.
Light in every space
Our happy and positive experiences on this party line are filling every part of our lives with light and happiness.
Contributed by Gianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.