They released their debut album, "Yes Yes Vindictive" in November 2007 in Australia and March 2008 in Germany/United Kingdom. They released their third single "Just A Song About Ping Pong" in Australia, debuting at #15 on the ARIA charts. They also released "Just A Song About Ping Pong" in United Kingdom, released their second EP Cement Cement in Australia, played Splendour In The Grass, opened for Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, and Maxïmo Park. Their second album Gloves came out in 2010.
Members Amandah, Tim and Chris are now focusing on other projects Bossy Love and Colour Coding but Amandah has stated in interviews that Operator Please has not broken up.
Back And Forth
Operator Please Lyrics
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But I've been runnin' back and forth
Hiding the keys to your vault
I'll have you running back and forth, back and forth
Give it up for all the times that I thought
I'm in luck from banging on this hollow door
Give it up for all the times that I've drawn short
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk
We could go back to my world
So I'm not running back and forth
I could set off the sirens
You won't be running back and forth, back and forth
Give it up for all the times that I thought
I'm in luck from banging on this hollow door
Give it up for all the times that I've drawn short
I know, oh, I know but
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk
I've been all around this corner
Reachin' forth but backin' over
I'm not done and I'm not over
I'm not done with you
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk
You aren't allowed to talk
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
And maybe I'm not done with you
I said it but
Maybe I'm not done with you
I said it but
Maybe I'm not done with you
And maybe I'm not done with you
And maybe I'm not done with you
So please don't talk no more
The lyrics of Operator Please's song Back and Forth seem to describe a tumultuous relationship where the singer has been blamed for things going wrong by the other person, despite their own back and forth escapades. The singer decides to take control of the situation by hiding the keys to the other person's "vault," which could symbolize their secrets or emotional baggage. By doing so, the singer feels empowered and confident that the other person will come running back and forth to them.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's control by asserting that the other person is not allowed to talk. This could either mean that the singer is fed up with their accusations and wants them to listen instead, or that they are using their power dynamic to control the other person's communication. The bridge of the song reflects on the singer's determination to make the relationship work despite obstacles and setbacks, unwilling to give up easily. They ask the other person not to speak, implying that they want to do the talking and explaining their perspective.
Overall, the song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but they convey a sense of conflict and power imbalance between the two parties, with one taking control over the other.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep on sayin' it's my fault
You consistently blame me for everything
But I've been runnin' back and forth
I've been trying to resolve the issues between us, but it's been a continuous cycle
Hiding the keys to your vault
I'm keeping secrets from you
I'll have you running back and forth, back and forth
I will manipulate you and cause you to go through the same cycle again and again
Give it up for all the times that I thought
Acknowledging the moments when I believed everything would work out
I'm in luck from banging on this hollow door
I thought things would turn out positively, but it was all just a waste of time
Give it up for all the times that I've drawn short
Accepting the fact that I have lost many battles in this relationship
I know, oh, I know but
I understand the reality of the situation
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You don't have the right to express your thoughts or opinions
We could go back to my world
I want to go back to a time when things were better between us
So I'm not running back and forth
I want to break free from the cycle of arguments and misunderstandings
I could set off the sirens
I can alert you of my intentions and desires
You won't be running back and forth, back and forth
I want to provide clarity and an end to the cycle of misunderstandings between us
I've been all around this corner
I've been trying every possible thing to make things right
Reachin' forth but backin' over
I've made progress and then lost it when things did not work out
I'm not done and I'm not over
I am not ready to give up on this relationship
So please don't talk no more
I don't want to hear any more excuses or arguments
And maybe I'm not done with you
I am still thinking about the future of this relationship
I said it but
But, I am not certain of my feelings towards you
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIMON BEAGLEY, STEVE COLLINGS, JAMES NORRIS, PAUL POMEROY, SEAN WILKINSON
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Danna Sofia
You keep on sayin' it's my fault
But I've been runnin' back and forth
Hiding the keys to your vault
I'll have you running back and forth, back and forth
Give it up for all the times that I thought
I'm in luck from banging on this hollow door
Give it up for all the times that I've drawn short
I know, oh, I know but
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk
We could go back to my world
So I'm not running back and forth
I could set off the sirens
You won't be running back and forth, back and forth
Give it up for all the times that I thought
I'm in luck from banging on this hollow door
Give it up for all the times that I've drawn short
I know, oh, I know but
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk
I've been all around this corner
Reachin' forth but backin' over
I'm not done and I'm not over
I'm not done with you
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk
You aren't allowed to talk
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
You aren't allowed to talk, oh no
And maybe I'm not done with you
I said it but
Maybe I'm not done with you
I said it but
Maybe I'm not done with you
And maybe I'm not done with you
And maybe I'm not done with you
So please don't talk no more.
Retro jericho
Its strange this was my favourite song way back when and I completely forgot about it and just now the song popped in my head I miss this band and miss the times that came with it
lisa vanderpump
They are iconic . Def the cool edgy group in highschool who didn't give aff what people thought hunny
Vinny V
Underated bands/singers are always talented.
This should have 10 million hits by now.
chris smith
+Vinny V 100 million
Samantha May
This song is so ridiculously underrated. I love it so much. <3
chris smith
+Samantha May I think it's actually more unknown as opposed to underrated. Operator Please only released their CD's in Australia & New Zealand, so it's unknown to the rest of the world, only reason many of us heard them was because of a movie. I think this song could've done very well in the US, it's better than 99% of the pop music that's been released since then('08).
TassieLorenzo
They doesn't sound right, they appeared on Britain's "Later with Jools Holland".
chris smith
Wikipedia it. Only released in Aussie & New Zealand.
Sorin Ispas
You are so much right!
This song it's so nice
Bree Jean
Honestly ahead of their time! If they had released their songs around 2013-2015 when this style of indie music was POPPIN they could've been huge and possibly more successful than groups likes Two Door Cinema Club, Passion Pit, San Cisco et cetera...