Answering Machine
Holmes Rupert Lyrics
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To tell this girl I know that she could have it all
The wedding, the ring, the whole darn thing, I was willing to tie the knot
So I called her up, and this is the answer I got:
[Chorus]
"I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine,
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know the whole routine.
You have 30 seconds to talk to me before you're through."
And I said,
"Baby let's go get married, I need to hear you're mine.
I am hanging on, I am hanging on, I am hanging on this line.
And if I can leave one message before you go to bed,
I would say to you...:"
And the phone went dead.
So I stepped out to buy some dog food for the cat.
Of course she called about three minutes after that.
Would she be my wife and share my life? Well of course you can write the
Plot,
Cause she called me up, and this is the answer she got:
[Chorus]
And she said,
"Baby I got your message, I am answering your call.
I have thought it out, I have thought it out, and I think that, all-in-all
If you ask if we can marry, and make it for all time,
Then my answer is, "
And the phone went,
"I'm so sorry, you have just reached my answering machine..."
The lyrics of Holmes Rupert's song Answering Machine tell the story of a man who called a girl he knew to confess his love and propose to her. He offers her everything - wedding, ring, and the whole package, ready to tie the knot with her. However, when he calls, he hears her answering machine, which informs him that she is not available at that moment, and he should leave a message after the beep. The man is surprised and a little disappointed, but he decides to record a message expressing his feelings and asking her to get married. Unfortunately, as soon as he ends his message, the phone goes dead.
The man goes out to buy some dog food for his cat, and three minutes later, the girl calls back. This time, she informs him that she had received his message, thought it over, and decided to accept his proposal. However, before she could say her answer, the phone gets cut off, and her answering machine message plays again. The song ends with the girl's voice repeating her answering machine message, and the man left hanging and wondering how to proceed.
Line by Line Meaning
A little while ago I went and placed a call
The singer made a phone call to someone.
To tell this girl I know that she could have it all
The singer wanted to express to a girl that he is willing to give her everything, including a proposal.
The wedding, the ring, the whole darn thing, I was willing to tie the knot
The singer was willing to commit to a relationship and all that comes with it.
So I called her up, and this is the answer I got:
The artist received a response when he contacted the girl.
"I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine,
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know the whole routine.
Leave your name and number, and I'll try to get back to you;
You have 30 seconds to talk to me before you're through."
The artist was redirected to the girl's answering machine, which provided instructions for leaving a message.
And I said, "Baby let's go get married, I need to hear you're mine.
The singer expressed his desire to get married and confirm their commitment.
I am hanging on, I am hanging on, I am hanging on this line.
The singer was waiting anxiously for the girl's response.
And if I can leave one message before you go to bed,
I would say to you...:"
The artist wanted the opportunity to leave a message for the girl before she went to bed.
And the phone went dead.
The phone call ended abruptly and unexpectedly.
So I stepped out to buy some dog food for the cat.
The artist left the house to purchase pet supplies.
Of course she called about three minutes after that.
The girl contacted the singer shortly after he left.
Would she be my wife and share my life? Well of course you can write the Plot,
The artist wondered what the girl's response would be and eagerly awaited the outcome.
Cause she called me up, and this is the answer she got:
The girl contacted the singer and provided a response.
"Baby I got your message, I am answering your call.
The girl acknowledged the singer's message and attempted to contact him.
I have thought it out, I have thought it out, and I think that, all-in-all
If you ask if we can marry, and make it for all time,
The girl reflected on the singer's proposal and made a decision.
Then my answer is, "
The girl was prepared to provide an answer to the artist's proposal.
And the phone went, "I'm so sorry, you have just reached my answering machine..."
The girl's phone call was once again directed to her answering machine, leaving the artist unsure of her answer.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUPERT HOLMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Valentina Augusta
A little while ago I went and placed a call
To tell this girl I know that she could have it all
The wedding, the ring, the whole dumb thing
I was willing to tie the knot
So I called her up, and this is the answer I got
"I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know this whole routine
Leave your name and number
And I'll try and get back to you
You have thirty seconds to talk to me before you're through"
And I said, "Baby, let's go get married
Well, I need to know you're mine
I am hangin' on, I am hangin' on
I am hangin' on this line
And if I can leave one message
Before you go to bed
I would say to you..."
And the phone went dead
So I stepped out to buy some dog food for the cat
Of course she called about three minutes after that
Would she be my wife and share my life?
Well, of course you can write the plot
'Cause she called me up, and this is the answer she got
"I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know this whole routine
Leave your name and number
And I'll try and get back to you
You have thirty seconds to talk to me before you're through"
And she said, "Baby, I got your message
Well, I'm answering your call
I have thought it out, I have thought it out
And I think that all-in-all
If you ask if we can marry, and make it for all time
Then my answer is..."
And the phone went
"I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know this whole routine
I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know this whole routine
I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know this whole routine
I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know this whole routine
I'm so sorry you have just reached my answering machine
I'm not in at present, I'm sure you know this whole routine"
MegaTempo22
The fact that all of his songs told a story makes it no surprise that Rupert Holmes is now enjoying a wonderful career as both an author and playwright.
HJ Rhoades
The chord progressions especially on the verses are unpredictible. As a matter of fact, I'd say that's a calling card for RH. He's a very refreshing artist.
miskel products
@tkkcali I don't mean any harm. I am a composer. Seriously, SHOW ME A BETTER COMPOSITION when you trash talk.
tkkcali
@miskel products lol. Right. Lmao. Answering machine? You are serious? I will delete the sucks comment though.
tkkcali
@miskel products and for good reason. It’s terrible!
miskel products
YES!! I'm listening to this in 2020 and I'm really impressed. Nobody is composing like this today.
b72s2JFK
The recording engineering was delightful, the DTMF dial tone, and answering machine beep. LOL I love this song...I would have loved to have been in the recording studio when this was made!
David Zadick
@kingofallwhites DualToneMultiFrequency means touchtones which always a combination of two tones in one so that it is difficult to misinterpret......
kingofallwhites
What is DTMF?
John Sahaj
Such a true song !