Tell It To The Telephone
Chilliwack Lyrics

Well I woke up in the morning one terrible day?
The singer woke up feeling down on a particular day.

All of my dreams had dried up and blown away?
The singer's aspirations and goals have vanished.

No more easy money the wrong kind of fame?
The singer used to make quick money in the wrong ways, which no longer works.

And too many questions when the telephone rang
The artist is plagued with numerous inquiries when the phone rings.

Now the telephone leaves a lot to be desired?
The artist isn't thrilled with utilizing the phone as the primary means of communication.

For communication - I'd much rather be by your side?
The singer would rather communicate in person than over the phone.

But when you owe a lot of money and they're calling to collect?
The phone is usually not crowd-pleaser when debt collectors are calling.

It's a long long distance to get their hands around your neck?
The debt collectors aren't able to physically harm the artist from miles away.

When the whole game lands on you how you ever gonna see it through
The artist is unsure how to handle the enormous burden of his/ her problems.

How you ever gonna satisfy all the people on the telephone?
The artist is concerned about how to appease the individuals calling them.

You got one last saving grace they're not talking to you face to face?
The singer is relieved that they don't have to confront the debt collectors in person.

There ain't a damned thing they can do - they're just talking to a telephone?
The debt collectors can't do anything except converse verbally via phone.

Tell it to the telephone - tell it to the telephone
The singer is encouraging people to air out their grievances via phone.

I don't mind this working overtime?
The singer isn't bothered by excessive work.

But I gotta get away from the ringing all day?
The singer wants to escape the constant phone calls.

Going round and round - round and round?
The phone calls are persistent and never-ending.

Well who ran away with all of my cash - never say the tables turning?
The artist questions who took away their money.

It's all happening in a flash?
The events causing the singer's problems occurred quickly.

One day I was a hero next in debt?
The singer went from a respected figure to someone in significant debt.

All the people on the telephone trying to make me sweat?
The artist is feeling pressured from numerous phone calls.

TOO MANY ENEMIES(Henderson)?(chorus)?Enemy lies cut you down to size?
The chorus alludes to the prevalence of enemies and backstabbers in life.

You're hypnotized who's the bad guy now
The artist questions who the villain is in this situation.

I got too many enemies and not enough friends?
The singer has accumulated foes but lacks staunch allies.

I may call on your help before we reach the end?
The artist may seek help from someone before the situation escalates.

Can't look out my window can't walk outta my door?
The singer feels trapped and unsafe in their own home.

I don't think I like this anymore
The singer has grown tired of the ongoing predicament.

(chorus)
The chorus reiterates the concept of enemies and betrayal.

Seems like everybody's touchy everything offends?
The artist notes how people are sensitive and take offense easily.

Boarded up my windows double lock upon my door?
The artist has taken significant measures to feel safe in their own home.

They really can't complain about me anymore
The singer has taken steps to avoid criticisms and allegations.