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Arthur Russell Lyrics


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There's someone across the street,
Who sees me waiting for my friend.
Then I cross the street, make a b-line for that phone,
Oh, that one to make it happen.
Oh, to live, to find a friend.

Someone tried to call me up,
But I don't even have a phone.
She could ask to me what's up,
But I'm waiting for your call to end.

There's someone across the street,
Who sees me waiting for my friend.
She could ask to me what's up.
I'm waiting for your call to end.

Someone tried to call me up,
But I don't even have a phone.
It's like my friends don't know I'm here,
But I'm a person on my own,
But I cross the street, make a b-line for that phone.

I'm the one to make it happen,
And to find a friend,
I make a b-line.
Oh, to find a friend
I cross the street.
I make a b-line.
Oh, a b-line.




Oh, make a b-line.
Oh, I cross the street.

Overall Meaning

In this song, Arthur Russell describes the experience of waiting for a friend and the desire to connect with others. He sees someone across the street who sees him waiting and feels isolated without a phone as he waits for his friend to call. He longs for that connection and purposely crosses the street to use a phone to make it happen, to "live, to find a friend." The repeated phrase "make a b-line" emphasizes his strong desire to connect and emphasizes the urgency of the situation.


The lyrics reflect a common feeling of loneliness and longing for connection in modern society. The image of someone waiting for a call or seeking connection through a phone is a powerful one that many can relate to. The decision to cross the street to make that connection highlights the importance of human interaction and the lengths people will go to find it.


Line by Line Meaning

There's someone across the street,
There is an individual opposite who is observing me.


Who sees me waiting for my friend.
That individual is aware that I am waiting for my friend.


Then I cross the street, make a b-line for that phone,
I traverse the road towards a phone with a sense of urgency.


Oh, that one to make it happen.
That particular phone is necessary to make something occur.


Oh, to live, to find a friend.
To find companionship is essential for a meaningful life.


Someone tried to call me up,
An individual attempted to contact me.


But I don't even have a phone.
I don't possess a mobile phone.


She could ask to me what's up,
She has the potential to inquire about my well-being.


But I'm waiting for your call to end.
I am anticipating the conclusion of your call.


It's like my friends don't know I'm here,
My peers seem to overlook my presence.


But I'm a person on my own,
Even though they disregard me, I am an individual.


But I cross the street, make a b-line for that phone.
Despite this, I still approach the phone without delay.


I'm the one to make it happen,
I know that I alone can resolve this situation.


And to find a friend,
The objective is to search for a companion.


I make a b-line.
I move towards my goal without hesitation.


Oh, to find a friend
Once again, the quest is to find a companion.


I cross the street.
I traverse the road towards my destination.


I make a b-line.
I move towards my objective with expediency.


Oh, a b-line.
An indication of haste and determination.


Oh, make a b-line.
An imperative command to move towards the objective quickly.


Oh, I cross the street.
An indication that the road must be traversed to accomplish the goal.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@weirdlyevolvedcreature4828

There's someone across the street,
Who sees me waiting for my friend.
Then I cross the street, make a b-line for that phone,
Oh, that one to make it happen.
Oh, to live, to find a friend.
Someone tried to call me up,
But I don't even have a phone.
She could ask to me what's up,
But I'm waiting for your call to end.
There's someone across the street,
Who sees me waiting for my friend.
She could ask to me what's up.
I'm waiting for your call to end.
Someone tried to call me up,
But I don't even have a phone.
It's like my friends don't know I'm here,
But I'm a person on my own,
But I cross the street, make a b-line for that phone.
I'm the one to make it happen,
And to find a friend,
I make a b-line.
Oh, to find a friend
I cross the street.
I make a b-line.
Oh, a b-line.
Oh, make a b-line.
Oh, I cross the street.



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@libprime_

absolutely incredible music, so far ahead of its time

@sammalone8362

Such a cool song! This guy needs more recognition.

@justinlehr8183

I don’t know how to describe this other than genius. Truly blown away.

@branchdravidian

So catchy

@forochi2

this is the song

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💃

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This a jaaaaasm

@branchdravidian

Someone tried to call me up, but I don’t even have a phone

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Call incoming

@TheDrFunkenstein

My favorite line

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