Telephone
Kajiwara Lyrics


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Hello, hello, baby
You called, I can′t hear a thing
I have got no service in the club, you see, see
Wha-wha-what did you say, oh
You're breaking up on me
Sorry, I cannot hear you, I′m kinda busy
K-kinda busy, k-kinda busy
Sorry, I cannot hear you, I'm kinda busy
Just a second
It's my favorite song they′re gonna play
And I cannot text you with a drink in my hand, eh?
You should′ve made some plans with me
You knew that I was free
And now you won't stop calling me, I′m kinda busy
Stop calling, stop calling
I don't wanna think anymore
I got my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop calling, stop calling
I don′t wanna talk anymore
I got my head and my heart on the dance floor
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephoning me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I'm busy
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephoning me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Can call all you want, but there′s no one home
And you're not gonna reach my Telephone
Out in the club, and I'm sipping that bubb
And you′re not gonna reach my Telephone
Call all you want, but there′s no one home
And you're not gonna reach my Telephone
Out in the club, and I′m sipping that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my Telephone
Boy, the way you blowing up my phone
Won′t make me leave no faster
Put my coat on faster
Leave my girls no faster
I should've left my phone at home
′Cause this is a disaster
Calling like a collector
Sorry, I cannot answer
Not that I don't like you, I'm just at a party
And I am sick and tired of my phone r-ringing
Sometimes I feel like I live in Grand Central Station
Tonight I′m not taking no calls, ′cause I'll be dancing
′Cause I'll be dancing, ′cause I'll be dancing
Tonight I′m not taking no calls, 'cause I'll be dancing
Stop calling, stop calling
I don′t wanna think anymore
I got my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop calling, stop calling
I don′t wanna talk anymore
I got my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop calling, stop calling
I don't wanna think anymore
I got my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop calling, stop calling
I don′t wanna talk anymore
I got my head and my heart on the dance floor
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephoning me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I'm busy
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephoning me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Can call all you want, but there′s no one home
And you're not gonna reach my Telephone
′Cause I'm out in the club, and I'm sipping that bubb
And you′re not gonna reach my Telephone
Call all you want, but there′s no one home
And you're not gonna reach my Telephone
′Cause I'm out in the club, and I′m sipping that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my Telephone
My Telephone, m-m-my Telephone
′Cause I'm out in the club, and I'm sipping that bubb
And you′re not gonna reach my Telephone
My Telephone, m-m-my Telephone
′Cause I'm out in the club, and I′m sipping that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my Telephone
We′re sorry (we're sorry)




The number you have reached is not in service at this time
Please check the number, or try your call again

Overall Meaning

The song "Telephone" by Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé, talks about the need for a break from the phone and other communication devices. The song starts with Lady Gaga receiving calls from someone she knows, but she cannot hear the person because she is in a noisy club. As the song progresses, Lady Gaga expresses her frustrations about the constant calls and the inability to enjoy her night out without being interrupted by someone who wants to reach her. She acknowledges that she should have left her phone at home and faces the consequences of having to deal with constant disturbances.


"Telephone" also features Beyoncé, who comes in and adds some spice to the dramatic storyline by emphasizing the need to ignore calls and respond only to those that are necessary. Beyoncé talks about focusing on the moment, forgetting about the outside world and enjoying it while it lasts. The song is ultimately an anthem of liberation, encouraging one to put down their phone and be present in the moment.


Overall, "Telephone" by Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé is a catchy and upbeat song that highlights the need for a break from technology and constant communication. It's a reminder to take a step back, enjoy the present moment, and not let technology consume our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, hello, baby
The singer answers a call from someone who is trying to reach out to them.


You called, I can′t hear a thing
The singer is unable to hear the caller due to being in a loud club.


I have got no service in the club, you see, see
The singer explains that they have no cellular service within the club.


Wha-wha-what did you say, oh
The singer asks the caller to repeat themselves due to the poor phone reception.


You're breaking up on me
The singer is having trouble understanding the caller due to the bad phone connection.


Sorry, I cannot hear you, I′m kinda busy
The singer apologizes to the caller for being unable to give them their full attention at this time.


K-kinda busy, k-kinda busy
The singer reiterates to the caller that they are currently occupied and cannot talk for long.


Sorry, I cannot hear you, I'm kinda busy
The singer repeats their apology to the caller for being preoccupied.


Just a second
The singer asks the caller to wait for a moment.


It's my favorite song they′re gonna play
The singer is excited to hear their favorite song being played in the club.


And I cannot text you with a drink in my hand, eh?
The singer implies that they are currently holding a drink, which is why they are unable to send a text message.


You should′ve made some plans with me
The singer blames the caller for not making prior arrangements to meet up, instead of calling them while they are out.


You knew that I was free
The singer asserts that the caller knew they had free time, yet still did not make any plans with them.


And now you won't stop calling me, I′m kinda busy
The singer is annoyed with the caller's persistent attempts to reach them despite being told to wait.


Stop calling, stop calling
The singer demands that the caller stops contacting them.


I don't wanna think anymore
The singer expresses their desire to stop thinking about the caller.


I got my head and my heart on the dance floor
The singer is too busy enjoying themselves and dancing, leaving no space for thoughts of the caller.


Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
The singer uses this as a vocal refrain to signal a chorus or break in the song.


Stop telephoning me
The singer repeats their request for the caller to stop contacting them.


I'm busy
The singer reiterates that they are currently preoccupied.


Can call all you want, but there′s no one home
The singer is not ready to take the caller's calls and they will never reach them at the moment.


And you're not gonna reach my Telephone
The singer informs the caller that they will not be able to contact them through their phone.


Out in the club, and I'm sipping that bubb
The singer is currently out, having a drink and enjoying themselves in a club setting.


Boy, the way you blowing up my phone
The singer's phone is constantly ringing due to the caller's attempts to contact them.


Won′t make me leave no faster
The singer explains that the caller's constant calls will not make them leave any sooner than they intend to.


Put my coat on faster
The singer exaggerates the inconvenience of answering calls, suggesting that it would take longer for them to leave if they had to respond to every call.


Leave my girls no faster
The singer is out with their friends and does not want to leave them to attend to the caller's demands.


I should've left my phone at home
The singer regrets not leaving their phone at home to avoid the constant attempts by the caller to get in touch with them.


′Cause this is a disaster
The singer expresses their current situation as disastrous due to the constant calls and interruptions.


Calling like a collector
The singer compares the caller's multiple attempts to reach them to the actions of a debt collector.


Sorry, I cannot answer
The singer apologizes to the caller for not being able to answer their calls or messages.


Not that I don't like you, I'm just at a party
The singer clarifies that they do not have any negative feelings towards the caller, but they are currently in a party setting.


And I am sick and tired of my phone r-ringing
The singer is annoyed and frustrated with the constant ringing of their phone.


Sometimes I feel like I live in Grand Central Station
The singer feels like their phone is constantly ringing with no end in sight, similar to the chaotic environment of Grand Central Station.


Tonight I′m not taking no calls, ′cause I'll be dancing
The singer informs the caller that they will not be available to take any more calls as they are currently dancing and enjoying themselves.


′Cause I'll be dancing, ′cause I'll be dancing
The singer repeats their reason for not being able to take any more calls - because they are dancing.


Stop calling, stop calling
The singer repeats their request for the caller to stop contacting them.


I don't wanna talk anymore
The singer is tired of talking to the caller and wishes to end the conversation.


Stop calling, stop calling
The singer repeats their request for the caller to stop contacting them.


I don′t wanna think anymore
The singer is exhausted with the thought of the caller and does not wish to entertain it any further.


My Telephone, m-m-my Telephone
The singer uses this as a vocal refrain to signal the chorus or break in the song.


We′re sorry (we're sorry)
An automated message is played, apologizing for any inconvenience caused by the number being out of service.


The number you have reached is not in service at this time
An automated message informs the caller that the number they are trying to reach is not currently in service.


Please check the number, or try your call again
An automated message suggests that the caller either checks the number or tries to call again later.




Writer(s): Lazonate Franklin, Beyonce Knowles, Stefani Germanotta, Rodney Jerkins, Lashawn Daniels

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