cellphone
No More Kings Lyrics
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With all the calls, it's nothing new
It's the same old thing
The sound of cellphone rings
Another problem to ignore
One more chore that's what friends are for
And it's the same old thing
It always seems to be
"Oh, gotta go, got no time for conversation"
(So long, friend)
Always missing something
It always seems to be
"Oh, so long, there's no room for an explanation"
(So long friend)
So long and thanks for nothing
Now it's a time bomb in his hands
He understands, trained by its demands
And it's the same old thing
Another cellphone ring, the orders of the king
It always seems to be
"Oh, gotta go, got no time for conversation"
(So long, friend)
Always missing something
It always seems to be
"Oh, so long, there's no need for an explanation"
(So long friend)
So long and thanks for nothing
Now the alarm is set
So don't forget to pull a rabbit from your hat
Because it's what you get
When you expect a bit of magic, it falls flat
The moon can offer no relief
His cellphone shakes him from his sleep
It always seems to be
"Oh, gotta go, got no time for conversation"
(So long, friend)
Always missing something
It always seems to be
"Oh, so long, there's no need for an explanation"
(So long friend)
So long and thanks for nothing
It always seems to be
"Oh, goodbye, farewell"
(So long, friend)
Always missing something
It always seems to be
"Oh, goodbye, farewell"
(So long friend)
So long and thanks for nothing
The song "Cellphone" by No More Kings is a commentary on our society's dependence on technology, specifically the cellphone. The answering machine being full symbolizes how our lives are constantly bombarded with notifications and messages, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and unable to keep up. The lyrics "Another problem to ignore, one more chore that's what friends are for" suggest that we have become desensitized to the constant interruptions and have come to accept them as a normal part of life. The line "the orders of the king" can be interpreted as a metaphor for how our lives are controlled by technology, and we have become slaves to its demands.
The chorus, "Oh, gotta go, got no time for conversation, always missing something" highlights the idea that we are always rushing to the next thing and never taking the time to truly connect with others. We are unable to have meaningful conversations because we are too busy checking our phones and responding to notifications. The line "so long and thanks for nothing" suggests that even though we are constantly connected, we are still missing out on the important moments in life.
The bridge, "the moon can offer no relief, his cellphone shakes him from his sleep" illustrates how our addiction to technology has infiltrated even our most intimate moments, like sleep. The constant buzzing and ringing of the cellphone disrupts our ability to fully unwind and adds unnecessary stress to our lives.
Overall, "Cellphone" is a thought-provoking commentary on the role of technology in our lives, and the costs of our constant connectivity.
Line by Line Meaning
The answering machine is full
The machine that records the phone calls has no space for more messages
With all the calls, it's nothing new
Having too many phone calls is usual for the person
It's the same old thing
The situation of always receiving phone calls is routine
The sound of cellphone rings
The noise produced by the phone when someone is calling
Another problem to ignore
Receiving phone calls has become a problem that the person tries to avoid
One more chore that's what friends are for
Having to answer the phone when friends call is seen as an obligation
And it's the same old thing
Once again, the person receives a call
And now your cellphone rings, the orders of the king
The person's phone rings again, showing that they are controlled by it
It always seems to be
The person feels like this happens all the time
"Oh, gotta go, got no time for conversation"
The person who calls often interrupts the conversation and leaves abruptly
(So long, friend)
The person saying goodbye to the caller, even if they are a friend
Always missing something
Feeling like something is being lost when the conversation is interrupted
"Oh, so long, there's no room for an explanation"
The person who calls doesn't leave enough time for explanations
"So long friend"
The person saying goodbye to the caller, even if they are a friend
So long and thanks for nothing
Feeling like the call didn't achieve anything
Now it's a time bomb in his hands
The phone has become a problem that may explode at any moment
He understands, trained by its demands
The person is aware that they have become dependent on the phone
And it's the same old thing
The situation is recurring
Another cellphone ring, the orders of the king
Another call comes in, proving that the phone controls the person
"Oh, so long, there's no need for an explanation"
The caller doesn't care about explanations or reasons
(So long friend)
The person saying goodbye to the caller, even if they are a friend
So long and thanks for nothing
Feeling like the call didn't achieve anything
Now the alarm is set
The person has programmed the phone to remind them of something
So don't forget to pull a rabbit from your hat
The person needs to remember something important
Because it's what you get
The result of using the phone for everything
When you expect a bit of magic, it falls flat
The phone doesn't always deliver solutions to problems
The moon can offer no relief
Even at night, the phone is still a problem
His cellphone shakes him from his sleep
The phone interrupts the person's sleep
"Oh, goodbye, farewell"
Saying goodbye to the caller, possibly for the last time
(So long, friend)
The person saying goodbye to the caller, even if they are a friend
Always missing something
Feeling like something is being lost when the conversation is interrupted
"So long friend"
The person saying goodbye to the caller, even if they are a friend
So long and thanks for nothing
Feeling like the call didn't achieve anything
Contributed by Elliot S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shams
The arrangement is beautiful with the modulation, the harmonic minor movement is very well suited! the change from the F to the D sharp!
RevlinX
Glad to see you guys upload the album! Good stuff! Keep it coming. :)
A S
One of my favorite bands so far! Cute as heck!!
Pete Mitchell
aww! thank you!
-pete
S/V Scylla
This is my favorite song by a lot!
Paul Taylor Photography
Classy very classy!
Jake Lamarche
You fucking rock!
No More Kings
hehe!! thanks jacob!