Phoenix
Long Distance Call Lyrics
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26.10 was the price to pay
A messed up kid with no ideals at all
I thought those 26.10, I shouldn't give 'em away
I remember this young guy died and I took his part
He got far too many stitches on his pretty face
Long time to see but I always thought us two would be serious
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that, no
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
Where to go I had no idea about it
Most of the people do, they're only doing just fine
I don't wanna stay in place no more, see
Ain't doing well, well, well, I am only doing just fine
Long time no see, long time no say
Got little to tell, I don't say much but I might
Something always told me us two would be serious
I am looking around town, thinking the same as you
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that, no
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
It's never been like that, it's never been like that, no
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
Long time no see, long time no say
The lyrics to Long Distance Call's song Phoenix express the thoughts of an individual who feels lost and unsure of where to go. The phrase "Where to go I had no idea" encapsulates the sentiment of a person without direction. This individual then points out that there is a price to pay for not having a plan, lamenting that they are "A messed up kid with no ideals at all." The price referred to is likely the 26.10 mentioned later in the song. The singer of the song then goes on to reflect on how they once took the place of a young man with a badly wounded face who had died. This remembrance of a tragic event is haunting and adds to the somber tone of the song. The focus then switches to a long time friend who the singer believed they would be "serious" with. While this person is far away, the singer is kept asking for more through their "long distance call" and "capital letters."
Line by Line Meaning
Where to go I had no idea
I was lost and unsure of my direction
26.10 was the price to pay
I valued my time and resources
A messed up kid with no ideals at all
I was a confused and directionless young person
I thought those 26.10, I shouldn't give 'em away
I hesitated to spend my resources
I remember this young guy died and I took his part
I was reminded of someone I had lost
He got far too many stitches on his pretty face
His injuries were severe and left a lasting mark
Long time to see but I always thought us two would be serious
I had a long-standing belief in a significant relationship
I was looking around town, thinking the same as you
I wondered if someone else was thinking of me too
I'm far gone but your long distance call
I am distant from you, but your call reaches me
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
Your words intrigue and captivate me
It's never been like that, it's never been like that
This situation is unique and unfamiliar
I don't wanna stay in place no more, see
I am ready for change and new experiences
Ain't doing well, well, well, I am only doing just fine
I may not be thriving, but I am managing
Long time no see, long time no say
It has been a while since we have spoken or seen each other
Got little to tell, I don't say much but I might
I don't have much to share, but I am open to conversation
Something always told me us two would be serious
I have always had a sense of strong connection
It's never been like that, it's never been like that, no
This situation is still unexpected and different
Contributed by Maria N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Walk Around
Where to go I had no idea
26.10 was the price to pay
A messed up kid with no ideals at all
I thought, those 26.10 I shouldn't give 'em away
I remember this young guy died and I took his part
He got far too many stitches on his pretty face
Long time to see but I always thought us two would be serious
I was looking around town, thinking the same as you
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like I know
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
Where to go I had no idea about it
Most of the people do, there are only doing just fine
I don't wanna stay in place no more, see
Ain't doing well well well, I am only doing just fine
Long time no see, long time no say
Got little to tell, I don't say much but I might
Something always told me us two would be serious
I am looking around town, thinking the same as you
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like I know
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
It's never been like I know
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
Long time no see
Long time no say
Lost Soul
Where to go I had no idea
26.10 was the price to pay
A messed up kid with no ideals at all
I thought those 26.10 I shouldn't give'em away
I remember this young guy died and I took his part
He got far too many stitches on his pretty face
Long time to see but I always thought us two would be serious
I was looking around town, thinking the same as you
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
Where to go I had no idea about it
Most of the people do, there're only doing just fine
I don't wanna stay in place no more, see
Ain't doing well well well, I am only doing just fine
long time no see, long time no say
Got little to tell, I don't say much but I might
Something always told me us two would be serious
I am looking around town, thinking the same as you
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
It's never been like that
It's never been like that
I'm far gone but your long distance call
And your capital letters keep me asking for more
Long time no see... Long time no say...
Krystal
This song has gotten me through some hard times :)
BaggedMonkey
ok
Yuki Prophet
es increible como pasa el tiempo y esta canción sigue gustandome cada vez más, muchos la conocen por Paramore, pero no se compara en nada! :)
ApparentlyEric
In love with this band's sound. So unique and just awesome :)
mini
what do u think about their new album Alpha Zulu?
Danilo Ruiz
Para mi, la voz de este hombre, me parece la mas representativa del Indie!
kooshiii :0
*hears paramore cover*
*falls of chair*
*hears the original*
*falls again even when im on the floor*
THIS IS AMAZING!
Ricardo TV
damn right!!!
coleen
they've always retained those amazing guitar riffs. it's amazing how it's basically become their trademark, you can also hear them in lisztomania, 1901, etc.
Jevan Hopkins
I haven't been this blown away by a band like this since The Killers came out.