Baby Hotline
Jack Stauber's Micropop Lyrics

Baby Hotline, please hold me close to you
The singer is asking for emotional closeness and comfort, possibly from a romantic partner.

Baby flatline, still time to do it too (ha-ha-ha!)
There is an opportunity to form a connection that has not yet been taken, and the singer laughs sarcastically at the idea.

Baby snack time, chow down to earth
The singer may be suggesting that it's time to take a break from lofty ideas or unrealistic goals and focus on more tangible things.

But in your head she's a hoarder of quarters and no boundary boredom-dom, boundary boredom!
The person that the artist is addressing may be overly concerned with money and material possessions, leading to a cycle of feeling bored and unfulfilled despite having many things.

I contend that your drinking eye has never opened
The artist thinks that the person they're speaking to has never seen things clearly due to some sort of addiction or preoccupation.

I insist somebody will die, and I hate hoping
The singer believes that someone close to them will pass away, but they don't want to accept it or hope for the best.

Wishing that the pills let you cry, and I hate coping
The singer may be struggling with mental health issues themselves, and they wish they could cry to release their emotions instead of just trying to cope.

Someday I will go back outside and see her, okay
The artist is hopeful that they will be able to reconnect with someone they care about after a period of being isolated or feeling unwell.

(Hotline!) Hung up and put it on hold! (old)
The artist is getting frustrated waiting for a response from the person they're trying to reach and is considering giving up.

My line is getting cold! (o-o-old)
The artist feels like they're losing touch with the person on the other end of the line, both physically (because it's taking a long time to reach someone) and emotionally (because the connection isn't as strong as it once was).

Baby Hotline, please dial nine to get out! No flatline, what were you scared about? (Ha-ha-ha!)
The singer is using a play on words to suggest that the person they're addressing might be stuck in some situation and not know how to get out of it. They make light of this situation by laughing sarcastically.

Baby sat by and felt the wind, at least I called her a hoarder of quarters and no boundary boredom-dom, no boundary and boredom!
The artist makes a reference back to the beginning of the song, but this time they don't attribute the negative qualities to a particular person. They also seem to be acknowledging that they may have been overly harsh before.

Numb, feel burning with haste
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and dissociated from their emotions.

And I'm realizing now it's a terrible waste
The singer is becoming aware that they've been wasting their time or effort on something that isn't worthwhile or is causing them harm.

Sunbathe 'til morning time and your eyes will open wide
The singer may be suggesting that some time spent relaxing and taking care of oneself could help them see things more clearly or gain a new perspective.

(What a waste) Oh baby, nevermind, and my sight, oh run and hide
The artist is lamenting their wasted time and energy but also trying to move past it and not dwell on it.

I hate hoping, oh-oh-oh, I hate hoping, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, I hate hoping, oh, I hate hoping, oh
The artist is emphasizing a strong dislike for feeling hopeful or optimistic because it can lead to disappointment and pain.