Téléphone
Marchtwelve Lyrics
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Even after i tried so hard
To erase your number from memory
And failed to detect the need to forget
The hurt
The urge
To hear the voice
And when i get too tired
I fall asleep with the phone clutched close to me
Its ringing constantly
I doubt that anybodys picking up
But then i hear a voice on the line
It wasnt what i needed to forget
The hurt
The urge
To hear the voice
That for many times had kept me going
And when i get too tired
I fall asleeep with the phone clutched close to me
I want to forget the memory
I need to be away from misery
(pick up the telephone )
I want to forget to pain
I need the sun more than i need the rain.
The song "Telephone" by Marchtwelve is about an individual who is struggling to let go of a past relationship. The first verse describes the singer's attempts to forget their ex-partner's phone number, but despite their efforts, their finger remembers the buttons to press. The singer longs to forget the pain and hurt caused by the failed relationship, but they still have an overwhelming urge to hear their ex's voice. They describe falling asleep with the phone clutched close to them, hoping that they will receive a call from their ex.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to hear their ex's voice, which had previously given them strength and helped them "keep going." However, the singer recognizes that the voice they hear on the line is not what they needed to forget. Despite their longing to hear from their ex, they know that it will only bring more pain and hurt. The final verse expresses the singer's desire to move on from the past relationship and find happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
My finger remembers the buttons to press
Despite trying to move on, my muscle memory instinctually reaches for your number on my phone.
Even after i tried so hard
I attempted to forget you, yet your memory persists.
To erase your number from memory
I wanted to rid myself of any trace of you, to forget you existed.
And failed to detect the need to forget
I was unable to see why I should forget you, despite the pain you caused me.
The hurt
The pain and emotional distress caused by your absence.
The urge
The intense desire to hear your voice once more.
To hear the voice
To listen to the sound of your voice, a comfort in times of hardship.
That for many times had kept me going
Your voice was an anchor in my life that kept me afloat through trying times.
And when i get too tired
When I reach my breaking point, exhaustion takes over.
I fall asleep with the phone clutched close to me
Holding onto the hope that you might call, I drift off to sleep with the phone in my hand.
Its ringing constantly
The phone seems to ring endlessly, but you never answer.
I doubt that anybodys picking up
I have lost faith in the possibility of you answering my calls.
But then i hear a voice on the line
Unexpectedly, someone answers my call, though it is not the voice I long to hear.
It wasnt what i needed to forget
Although I yearned to hear from you, this call did not bring the closure I needed to move on.
I want to forget the memory
My heart aches to erase the memories of you from my mind and heart.
I need to be away from misery
The pain you caused me is taxing and I yearn to free myself from it as I move on.
(pick up the telephone )
A call to action, urging me to take control and reach out to others for support.
I want to forget the pain
Pain and suffering are weighing me down, I long to move on from the hurt caused by our relationship.
I need the sun more than i need the rain.
I need positivity and warmth in my life in order to make progress and overcome the sadness that weighs me down.
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.