Blue Telephone
Klaus Lyrics


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Tell me about the waves and the first telephone
Take me to a place beyond my reach

Fire falls from the sky
to wake you from a dream
take my transmission
to the stars
We were all born here
By the deep waters

We will not die here
Like our fathers

Should have never come home
I didn't need the money
should have never come home
no queen or country





The sun will rise again

Overall Meaning

In Klaus's song "Blue Telephone," the lyrics evoke a sense of longing for escape and a desire to transcend the limitations of one's current existence. The opening lines, "Tell me about the waves and the first telephone, Take me to a place beyond my reach," suggest a yearning for knowledge and exploration of the unknown. The reference to the waves and telephone symbolize communication and connectivity, hinting at a longing for connection with something bigger than oneself.


The line "Fire falls from the sky to wake you from a dream" presents a contrasting image of destruction and awakening, adding depth to the longing expressed in the earlier lines. It implies that sometimes, it takes something drastic or chaotic to jolt us out of our complacency and propel us towards a greater understanding of ourselves and the world.


The verses "We were all born here by the deep waters" and "We will not die here like our fathers" speak to a desire to break free from the constraints of one's inherited legacy. It suggests a determination to forge one's own path and not be bound by the expectations or fate of previous generations. The repetitive refrain "should have never come home" highlights regret and disillusionment, suggesting that returning to familiar surroundings or societal pressures may hinder personal growth and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me about the waves and the first telephone
Share stories about the ocean waves and the invention of the telephone


Take me to a place beyond my reach
Guide me to a destination that I cannot reach on my own


Fire falls from the sky to wake you from a dream
Unexpected events or challenges occur to make you face reality


Take my transmission to the stars
Carry my message or communication to distant cosmic entities


We were all born here by the deep waters
We all originated in this place near the vast bodies of water


We will not die here like our fathers
We refuse to meet the same fate as our ancestors in this place


Should have never come home, I didn't need the money
Regretful realization of returning home for financial reasons when it wasn't necessary


Should have never come home, no queen or country
Regretful decision to come back without any allegiance to a monarch or nation


The sun will rise again
There will be a new beginning or a brighter future




Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Written by: Joe Grass

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Comments from YouTube:

Michael Karpinski

How is there not more views? This is like a sedated Lightning bolt.

ArtIsKey

I’m just wondering the same thing u are....the views???

Klaus VanZanten

Guys.

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