Telephone ft. Britney Spears
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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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 shoulda made some plans with me
You knew that I was free
And now you won't stop calling me
I'm kinda busy
Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna think any more
I left my head and heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin'
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
Stop telephonin' me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I'm busy, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin' me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
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 sippin' that bub
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 sippin' that bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Boy, the way you blowin' up my phone
Won't make me leave no faster
Put my coat on faster
Leave my girls no faster
I shoulda left my phone at home
'Cause this is a disaster
Callin' 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 ringin'
Sometimes I feel like
I live in Grand Central Station
Tonight I'm not takin' no calls
'Cause I'll be dancin'
'Cause I'll be dancin'
'Cause I'll be dancin'
Tonight I'm not takin' no calls
'Cause I'll be dancin'
Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna think any more
I left my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna talk any more
I left my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna think any more
I left my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna talk any more
I left my head and my heart on the dance floor
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin' me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I'm busy, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin' me
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 sippin' that bub
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 sippin' that bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
My telephone
M-m-my telephone
'Cause I'm out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
My telephone
M-m-my telephone
'Cause I'm out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
We're sorry the number you have reached is not in service at this time
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The lyrics to Lady GaGa featuring Beyoncé Knowles's song Telephone depict a frustrated protagonist who is trying to enjoy their night out at a club, but can't due to a series of phone calls and texts from an ex-lover. The singer is busy, engaging in the night's festivities, dancing to their favorite song, and sipping on drinks with their friends. However, they can't seem to shake off their persistent ex-lover, who keeps blowing up their phone with calls that they can't answer. The lyrics feature a recurring motif of the singer telling the ex-lover to stop calling, as they don't want to talk or think anymore and just want to dance and have a good time. The song is a defiant anthem for anyone who has ever been bothered by an ex or anyone who can't take a hint.
The song has a deeper meaning than just a fun pop song. Lady GaGa has revealed in interviews that "Telephone" is about her own struggles with fame and the constant telephone calls, text messages, and emails that she receives daily from people who want something from her. It is a commentary on the intense pressure that celebrities face, and their lack of privacy due to constant scrutiny from the public and the media. The song can be seen as a plea from a celebrity to be left alone, to have some time to themselves, and to enjoy their life without being bothered.
Line by Line Meaning
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
I can't hear you because I have no service in the club, and I'm too busy enjoying the music and the atmosphere.
K-kinda busy
K-kinda busy
Sorry, I cannot hear you
I'm kinda busy
I'm too occupied to talk to you at the moment.
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 shoulda made some plans with me
You knew that I was free
And now you won't stop calling me
I'm kinda busy
I can't text you right now because I have a drink in my hand and I'm waiting for my favorite song to play. You didn't make plans with me when I was available, and now that I'm busy, you won't stop calling me.
Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna think any more
I left my head and heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna talk anymore
I got my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop calling me, I just want to dance and have a good time without thinking about anything else.
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin' me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I'm busy, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin' me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop calling me because I'm busy and don't want to be bothered right now.
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 sippin' that bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
You can keep calling, but I'm not going to answer because I'm enjoying myself in the club and have no intention of picking up my phone.
Boy, the way you blowin' up my phone
Won't make me leave no faster
Put my coat on faster
Leave my girls no faster
I shoulda left my phone at home
'Cause this is a disaster
Callin' like a collector
Sorry, I cannot answer
Stop calling me repeatedly, it's not going to make me leave the club any faster. I should have left my phone at home, and your constant calling is becoming a problem. I can't answer because it's like you're collecting me.
Not that I don't like you
I'm just at a party
And I am sick and tired
Of my phone ringin'
Sometimes I feel like
I live in Grand Central Station
Tonight I'm not takin' no calls
'Cause I'll be dancin'
I don't dislike you, but I'm at a party and don't want to be bothered by my phone ringing constantly. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a busy train station with all these calls. Tonight, I'm not taking any calls because I'm enjoying myself dancing.
'Cause I'll be dancin'
'Cause I'll be dancin'
Tonight I'm not takin' no calls
'Cause I'll be dancin'
I won't be taking any calls because I'm too busy dancing and having fun.
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEFANI GERMANOTTA, LAZONATE FRANKLIN, LASHAWN DANIELS, BEYONCE KNOWLES, RODNEY JERKINS, LAZONTE FRANKLIN
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Saeed
This would break the internet
JEREMY
Omg... Imagine the collapse if this was the official version of Telephone... the world would have end lmao... THE MUSIC VIDEO GUYS.... omg
Nikki
THEY SHOULD STILL MAKE THAT HAPPEN!!
Bu
how did you get the britney part so clean? it's perfect
Blu923the2nd
@Victor another demo leaked with Britney’s clean vocals. It is the version of the song when it was intended to be a collab between Britney x Gaga
Victor
@Mattia Poccetti I think is because the first demo of this song with Britney’s voice had a lot of autotune and this one ☝🏽 the vocals are very clean
Kesha Slays
They used the demo
Mattia Poccetti
Britney actually recorded a demo for that song, it was originally intended for her by lady gaga. So if that was your question i think he just took that part from the demo
Paul Bacon
The three of them next to each other in that dance sequence would be more iconic than anything that has happened in the last 13 years
GJO Music
Exactly! Still hoping for that!