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Interference
Facing The Plastic Lyrics
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Listen to what I have to say on the phone
Tired of always, always getting your dial-tone
Don't wanna leave you no message, neh.
I'm reaching too far I'm walking with the dead
I'm thinking too hard, I'm outside of my head
I'm reaching too far, I'm talking with the dead.
I'm not a member of your little crowd
I only wanted to make you proud
I'm not a part of your little black book
The one that sits upon your shelf
I'm sick and tired of always hearing you call me
I'm not listening to you anyway
Gonna leave you hanging here with my dial-tone
Don't leave me no message, neh.
The lyrics to Facing The Plastic's song Interference are a message to someone who is not giving the singer the attention and respect they deserve. The song begins by telling the person to stop and listen when the singer is speaking to them. The singer expresses their frustration with always getting a dial tone or being ignored altogether when they try to communicate. The chorus expresses the feeling of being disconnected from the person they are addressing, with the singer feeling as if they are thinking too hard, reaching out too far, and even walking with the dead.
The second verse reflects on the singer's desire to be acknowledged and valued as an individual. They are not interested in being a part of the other person's "little crowd" or "little black book". The singer is tired of the other person constantly calling them and not taking the time to truly interact with them. In the end, the singer decides to leave the other person hanging with their own dial tone, expressing that they don't want to hear any more messages from them.
Overall, the song embodies the feeling of wanting to be seen and heard in a relationship and the frustration that comes when that doesn't happen.
Line by Line Meaning
You better stop when I'm talking to you
I deserve your attention and respect when I am communicating with you
Listen to what I have to say on the phone
Pay attention to my words and understand my point of view during phone conversation
Tired of always, always getting your dial-tone
Frustrated with repeatedly encountering voicemail without receiving a chance to speak with you
Don't wanna leave you no message, neh.
I do not wish to leave a voicemail message for you
I think so far outside of my head
I explore different perspectives and ideas beyond the limits of my own mind
I'm reaching too far I'm walking with the dead
I am making unrealistic strives and decisions and have lost my way
I'm thinking too hard, I'm outside of my head
I am over-analyzing the situation and unable to make a rational decision
I'm reaching too far, I'm talking with the dead.
I am trying to connect with the unattainable and unrealistic goals or persons that no longer are there for me
I'm not a member of your little crowd
I do not fit into your close-knit social group
I only wanted to make you proud
My sole intention was to impress and please you
I'm not a part of your little black book
I am not one of your casual hook-ups, nor am I interested in being one
The one that sits upon your shelf
The book containing your contacts and casual relationships
I'm sick and tired of always hearing you call me
I am bothered by your constant attempts to get in touch with me
I'm not listening to you anyway
I refuse to pay attention to your words or requests
Gonna leave you hanging here with my dial-tone
I intend to ignore your call and not give you an opportunity to speak with me
Don't leave me no message, neh.
I do not want you to leave me a voicemail message
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