I've Got Your Number
Jags Lyrics
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You tell me I don't pay attention to you
But if you only knew, just what I'm going through
You wouldn't phone those guys who mess around with you girl
When I call you I get stack of lies
You whip 'em out before you dry your eyes
I'm not a fruit machine a nineteen sixties dream
And in the 'bet you' list I bet you've never seen her
Your not unreadable,your not unbeatable,
I know just what you are, don't push your luck too far
Your not untouchable, not just another girl
I'd get in touch with you, I only wish you knew that
[Chorus]
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I've got your number
I had a dream I met another girl
But in the morning she was just a kick inside,
I hope I'm gettin' through the interference too
My money's running out I don't know what to say now
The operator's saying cut the line
You want to call here for the very last time,
You're only young at heart, but there's a time to start
Just realizing what I've got down here girl!
Your not unreadable,your not unbeatable,
I know just what you are, don't push your luck too far
Your not untouchable, not just another girl
I'd get in touch with you, I only wish you knew that
[Chorus]
Say don't you realize
Is there nothing left inside
Hey did I get you wrong
Say where's your number gone
You only call me if your feeling blue
You tell me I don't pay attention to you
But if you only knew, just what I'm going through
You wouldn't phone those guys who mess around with you girl
Your not unreadable, your not unbeatable,
I know just what you are, don't push your luck too far
Your not untouchable, not just another girl
I'd get in touch with you, I only wish you knew that
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Back Of My Hand" by Jags convey the frustration and feelings of neglect of the singer in a romantic relationship. The lyrics highlight how the singer's significant other only contacts them when feeling down or called out on their actions with other men. The singer realizes that they are more invested in the relationship and care about it more than their significant other does. The lyrics show how the singer knows their partner's true nature and shares their secret number, and the singer is waiting for them to come around.
The chorus emphasizes how the singer has their partner's number "written on the back of my hand". The phrase "written on the back of my hand" can be interpreted metaphorically as a reminder that the singer always has their partner's number on hand. It represents the singer's dedication to the relationship, even when their partner does not reciprocate the same level of interest or commitment.
Overall, the song depicts the struggles of an unbalanced and tumultuous romantic relationship. The lyrics convey the longing of the singer to be acknowledged and valued by their partner, even when their partner does not reciprocate those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
You only call me if your feeling blue
You only reach out to me when you're feeling sad or lonely.
You tell me I don't pay attention to you
You accuse me of not caring about you or listening to your problems.
But if you only knew, just what I'm going through
You don't understand the struggles I'm facing in my own life.
You wouldn't phone those guys who mess around with you girl
If you knew how much it hurt me to see you with other guys, you wouldn't call them anymore.
When I call you I get stack of lies
Every time I try to talk to you, you lie to me.
You whip 'em out before you dry your eyes
You make up excuses and stories before even wiping the tears from your eyes.
I'm not a fruit machine a nineteen sixties dream
I'm not a toy or a fantasy from the past, I'm a real person with feelings.
And in the 'bet you' list I bet you've never seen her
I doubt you've ever seen a girl like me before, someone who truly cares about you.
Your not unreadable,your not unbeatable,
You're not impossible to understand or untouchable.
I know just what you are, don't push your luck too far
I understand your true nature, so don't try to deceive me anymore.
Your not untouchable, not just another girl
You're a special person to me, not just anyone.
I'd get in touch with you, I only wish you knew that
I want to communicate with you, I just wish you could understand how much I care.
I've got your number written on the back of my hand
I have your phone number memorized and I think about you all the time.
I had a dream I met another girl
I dreamt of finding someone else who would treat me better than you.
But in the morning she was just a kick inside,
But when I woke up, I realized she was just a temporary fantasy.
I hope I'm gettin' through the interference too
I hope my message is reaching you despite the obstacles we face.
My money's running out I don't know what to say now
I'm running low on resources and I don't know how to express my feelings to you.
The operator's saying cut the line
The telecommunications company is telling me to end the call.
You want to call here for the very last time,
You want this to be our final phone call.
You're only young at heart, but there's a time to start
You may feel young and carefree now, but you need to start taking responsibility for your actions.
Just realizing what I've got down here girl!
Realizing how much I care about you and what a great person you could be if only you tried.
Say don't you realize
Do you not understand?
Is there nothing left inside
Do you not have any feelings for me?
Hey did I get you wrong
Did I misunderstand something?
Say where's your number gone
Do you no longer want me to call you?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN RICHARD ALDER, NICHOLAS JAMES WATKINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MadFranko008
@ ALL:
Tis none of the above...
The single was originally produced by Jon Astley & Phil Chapman...
It was then remixed and reproduced by Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of "The Buggles" (for the US market)...
You can easily check the actual record labels for both the UK and US releases on "DiscOgs" if you don't own the single and read the details for yourself... 😉
@derekabbott8704
24 hours in A and E brought me here.
@krislouise4289
Me too. Been listening to this song ever since I first saw that particular ep back in 2018
@AsadMercuryMalik
Same ere nicole
@MadFranko008
Wow and I thought my 14 hours in A & E recently was bad !!!
The NUS really is fooked under these damned tories... 😡
@ringostarwars4155
Me too! Always loved this one😊
@weevil6969
1979... what an amazing year for great tunes
@jeffgraham9089
One of the best guitar leads I’ve ever heard.
@williamzyrkowski64
You gotta be kidding. there are guitarists now that blow this solo away Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton to mention two.
@paulhorn5054
One of the greatest pop songs ever recorded.
@sherrilea3805
This song has been running through my head the past few days… I LOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEDDDDD this song in 79 and honestly still do! Thanks! (From the 11th grader still inside of me!)