Telephone
Pretty Sick Lyrics
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I'm trying to console you
I probably shouldn't want you
Not trying to ignore you
It's alright if you tell me so
I'll wait for you to say
Hey, I just want to know
Are you happy with him?
If are you happy with him?
I'm shocked at how you lose your mind
I'm trying to control you
You've always been a friend of mine
Not trying to ignore you
It's alright if you tell me so
I'll wait for you to say
Hey, I just want to know
Are you happy with him?
If are you happy with him?
Are you happy with him?
'Cause I could tell now
'Cause you won't let me stop you
But it's alright
Alright
I can tell now cause
You're usually happy
When it's alright
Alright
In the song "Telephone" by Pretty Sick, the artist expresses her complex feelings towards someone she cares deeply about. The lyrics suggest that the person on the other end of the telephone is upset, and the singer wants to know if they are truly happy with their current romantic partner. Though she tries to console the person and be there for them, she cannot help but feel conflicting emotions. She suggests that she "probably shouldn't want you," but also reveals that she has always thought of the person as a friend. The artist tries to understand the situation, but admits that she is "trying to control" the other person instead of just listening and supporting them.
These lyrics reveal a common and relatable situation of unrequited love and the struggle of trying to remain a supportive friend while also struggling with one's own emotions. The artist's conflicting emotions are mirrored in the music, with the upbeat instrumentals being juxtaposed against the melancholic lyrics and the tension present in the delivery of the vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Crying on your telephone
Expressing sadness and misery over the phone call
I'm trying to console you
Attempting to comfort and support you emotionally
I probably shouldn't want you
Acknowledging that desiring your romantic involvement may be ill-fated or inappropriate
Not trying to ignore you
Not attempting to intentionally avoid or neglect you
It's alright if you tell me so
You're free to open up to me without any judgment or negative consequences
I'll wait for you to say
I'm willing to give you time and space to share your thoughts and feelings when you're ready
Hey, I just want to know
Hey, I'm just curious and inquiring
Are you happy with him?
Are you satisfied and content with your romantic partner?
Are you happy with him?
Are you fulfilled and pleased with your romantic partner?
If are you happy with him?
If you're really happy with him, that's great
I'm shocked at how you lose your mind
I'm surprised and unsettled by your emotional breakdown or instability
I'm trying to control you
I'm attempting to manage or regulate your behavior or thoughts
You've always been a friend of mine
You've always held a close and cherished relationship with me
Cause I could tell now
Because I can perceive or sense it now
Cause you won't let me stop you
Because you appear to be determined and resolute in your actions
But it's alright
But it's fine or acceptable
Alright
Okay or satisfactory
I can tell now cause
I can discern or comprehend it now because
You're usually happy
You're generally content and cheerful
When it's alright
When everything is manageable or satisfactory
Writer(s): Sabrina Fuentes
Contributed by Brooklyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Pretty Sick - Telephone
Crying on your telephone
I'm trying to console you
I probably shouldn't want you
Not trying to ignore you
It's alright if you tell me so
I'll wait for you to say
Hey I just want to know
Are you happy with him
Are you happy with him
If Are you happy him
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I’m trying to control you
You’ve always been a friend of mine
Not trying to ignore you
It’s alright if you tell me so
I’ll wait for you to say
Hey I just want to know
Are you happy with him
If Are you happy with him
Are you happy with him
'Cause i could tell now
'Cause you won’t let me stop you
But it's alright
Alright
I can tell now cause your usually happy when it’s alright Alright
@princessyaz9018
Crying on your telephone
I’m trying to console you
I probably shouldn’t want you
Not trying to ignore you
It’s alright if you tell me so
I’ll wait for you to say
Hey I just want to know
Are you happy with him
Are you happy with him
If Are you happy him
I'm shocked at how you loose your mind
I’m trying to control you
You’ve always been a friend of mine
Not trying to ignore you
It’s alright if you tell me so
I’ll wait for you to say
Hey I just want to know
Are you happy with him
If Are you happy with him
Are you happy with him
Cause i could tell now
Cause you won’t let me stop you
But it’s alright
Alright
I can tell now cause your usually happy when it’s alright Alright
@axelsvenkerud1879
always been a fan of this type of music, so rad too find some of it from recent times that is actually good
@donaldmacauley4571
Do you remember the MTV cartoon Daria? If you do, I don’t need to say anything further lol
This music would fit that show like a glove!
@Homesick47
If you can't find music like this nowadays you haven't been searching hard enough
@donaldmacauley4571
@Idios Well it’s a damn shame people have to ‘try hard’ to find it. There’s so much rubbish music out there with way more exposure because the music corporations demand it that way
@Homesick47
@Donald Macauley I never said it was rare or impossible it really is not that hard. I was implying that OP wasn't trying hard enough.
@donaldmacauley4571
@Idios My comment wasn’t against you as such. More a swipe at the industry and dominance of big labels that drown out good music from hard working artists
@sunlia7980
i am convinced that this is one of most beautiful songs i’ve heard in my life
@njm3431
Yesss <333
@keyssy3335
same
@startervisions
This is why I love music