The Telephone Call
Kraftwerk Lyrics
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Trying to get a connection on the telephone line
You're so close but far away
I call you up all night and day
I give you my affection and I give you my time
Trying to get a connection on the telephone line
You're so close but far away
I call you up all night and day
You're so close but far away
I call you up all night and day
I give you my affection and I give you my time
Trying to get a connection on the telephone line
I call you up from time to time
To hear your voice on the telephone line
I call you up from time to time
To hear your voice on the telephone line
The lyrics to Kraftwerk's "The Telephone Call" describe the frustration and longing that can come with trying to connect with someone through the telephone. The singer offers their affection and time, but despite their efforts, they struggle to achieve a true connection. The person they are trying to reach is "so close but far away," and the singer spends all night and day trying to connect with them through the phone.
The repetition of the lines "I call you up from time to time, to hear your voice on the telephone line" highlights the desire for a genuine connection with this person, even if it can only be achieved through the phone. The longing is almost palpable, and the vocals are delivered with a certain melancholy that adds to the emotional weight of the song.
Overall, "The Telephone Call" is a poignant reminder of the importance of communication and the emotional struggles that can come with trying to connect with someone across the distance of a telephone line.
Line by Line Meaning
I give you my affection and I give you my time
I offer you my love and my presence and devote my attention to you
Trying to get a connection on the telephone line
Attempting to establish communication through the telephone network
You're so close but far away
You are easily accessible yet emotionally distant
I call you up all night and day
I contact you constantly, regardless of time, seeking interaction
I call you up from time to time
I reach out sporadically to evade overwhelming frequency of communication
To hear your voice on the telephone line
To find comfort and connection from the sound of your voice over the phone network
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FLORIAN SCHNEIDER ESLEBEN, KARL BARTOS, RALF HUETTER
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