Telephone
Lea Michele and Glee Cast 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 callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna think anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin'
I don't wanna talk anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dance floor

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin' me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
I'm busy
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Stop telephonin' 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 bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Call when 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 bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone

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 takin' no calls
'Cause I'll be dancin' (dancin')

I'll be dancin' (dancin')
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 anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna talk anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna think anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna talk anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh (stop telephonin' me)
Stop telephonin' me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh (I'm busy)
I'm busy
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh (stop telephonin' me)
Stop telephonin' me
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh (I'm busy)

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 bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Call when 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 bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone

My telephone
My, my, my telephone
'Cause I'm out in the club
And I'm sipping that bub
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
My telephone
My, my, my telephone
'Cause I'm out in the club
And I'm sipping 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
Please check the number or try your call again"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Telephone" by Lea Michele and Glee Cast depict a girl who is in a club, enjoying the atmosphere with some drinks in her hand. As she tries to communicate with someone on the phone, she realizes that she has no service and cannot hear the person clearly. Due to the loud music playing in the background, she cannot even respond properly to the frustrating call. She expresses her irritation with the constant calls from the person and her unavailability to pick up, as she is busy and enjoying the night. Ultimately, she decides to put her phone away to avoid any further interruptions and focus on her time in the club.


The song portrays a common experience that people face in today's world of constant connectivity. The girl seems to be fed up with people constantly trying to reach her, and "Telephone" emphasizes the desire to disconnect and avoid unnecessary communication. The catchy chorus encourages the listeners to stop calling and make the most of their time, leaving their issues behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, hello, baby, you called?
I am aware you're calling me, but I cannot hear anything you're saying.


I can't hear a thing
I am unable to hear what you're saying, there is a disturbance on the phone or low network coverage.


I have got no service
The network coverage where I am right now is poor or absent, and I am not able to communicate.


In the club, you see, see
I am at a club partying and having a good time.


Wha-wha-what did you say?
I didn't get what you said, please could you repeat?


Oh, you're breaking up on me
Your voice is breaking up due to a poor connection or network coverage.


Sorry, I cannot hear you
I am expressing regret at being unable to hear you due to a poor connection.


I'm kinda busy
I'm occupied with other enjoyable activities and cannot take your call.


Just a second
I will get back to you soon.


It's my favorite song they're gonna play
My favorite music is about to play, and I am excited about it.


And I cannot text you with
I am unable to message you back while I'm holding a drink.


A drink in my hand, eh
I am holding my glass of champagne, and it's difficult to reply to your message while doing so.


You should've made some plans with me
You should have planned to come with me and joined in the fun at the party.


You knew that I was free
You were aware that I was at a party and not busy, but you chose not to come along.


And now you won't stop calling me
You keep making calls to me even though I am unable to respond due to the noise in the club.


Stop callin', stop callin'
I'm asking you to stop calling my phone repeatedly as I cannot take the call at the moment.


I don't wanna think anymore
I am exhausted and do not want to think or worry anymore.


I left my head and my heart on the dance floor
I have been enjoying myself so much and have poured all my heart and energy on the dance floor.


Can call all you want but there's no one home
You may call my number as much as you may like, but I will not be available to respond right now.


And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Due to poor network coverage, you may not be able to reach me on my phone as I am engaged in other activities.


The way you blowing up my phone
You keep calling repeatedly and making my phone blow up with messages and calls.


Won't make me leave no faster
Since I am enjoying myself, the constant calls and messages will not make me leave the party quickly.


Put my coat on faster
Even if I decide to leave, I will not put on my coat any faster due to the messages and calls you're making.


Leave my girls no faster
I will not leave the party with my friends any faster despite your attempt to reach me.


I should've left my phone at home
I regret bringing my phone to the party and wished I didn't so that I could enjoy myself without any call interruptions.


'Cause this is a disaster
Your continuous calling and messaging have become unbearable and disrupted my time with my friends.


Calling like a collector
Your repeated and constant calls and messages make you seem like a collection agent.


Sorry, I cannot answer
I am unable to respond to your calls or messages due to network issues and the noisy environment.


Not that I don't like you
I am not rejecting your call because I don't like you; instead, I am busy and unable to respond to you at the moment.


I'm just at a party
I'm at a party and cannot answer your call at the moment.


And I am sick and tired of my phone r-ringing
I am annoyed and irritated by the constant ringing of my phone with your repeated calling.


Sometimes I feel like I live in Grand Central Station
Your repeated and constant calls and messages make me feel like I am in a transit station with everyone ringing my phone.


Tonight, I'm not takin' no calls
I am not taking any calls tonight because I am busy dancing and having fun.


'Cause I'll be dancin' (dancin')
I will be on the dance floor and will not take any calls as I enjoy dancing and partying.


I'll be dancin'
I will be busy dancing and having an enjoyable time at the club.


My telephone
This is my phone.


We're sorry The number you have reached is not in service at this time Please check the number or try your call again
I am not reachable right now due to network issues, and you should try calling again later.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Lashawn Daniels, Lazonate S Franklin, Rodney Jerkins, Stefani Germanotta

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