Addicts of Communication
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[It took the people, at least here in Sweden, about two years to turn what used to be luxury into a way of life. Suddenly nothing will be the same again and no one can ever picture himself without one. Well baby, pick up the phone. ]

Addicts of communication
Addicts of communication
Addicts of communication,
I need to communicate with you

090-45776 -- Useless
Hey baby pick up the phone I know that you're home - Useless
You know I don't like talking to your answering-machine - Useless
Well can I send you an e-mail, let you know how I feel - Useless

We're the useless generation
In this world of information
We're the - useless - generation,
Baby pick up the phone

Addicts of communication
Addicts of communication
Addicts of communication
I need to communicate, hello!

Well nothing, I'm just watching T.V. - Useless
Looking for something so shallow that it's worth to see - Useless
They're making belgian waffels in the U.S.A. - Useless
A buddy from the internet told me that the other day - Useless

We're the useless generation
In this world of information
We're the - useless - generation,
Baby pick up the phone

Addicts of communication
Addicts of communication
Addicts of communication,
I need to communicate - with you
Addicts of communication - oh! pick up the phone
Addicts of communication - Oh! baby, baby, please
Addicts of communication,
I need to communicate with you
I need to communicate with you
I need to communicate
But it's useless





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Overall Meaning

In "Addicts of Communication," Randy explores the obsession with technology and the proliferation of communication devices. The lyrics point out that communication technology, once considered a luxury, has become a way of life that people have grown addicted to. The first stanza describes how quickly communication technology has taken over people's lives and how unthinkable it is to be without it. Randy urges the receiver of the message to pick up the phone, emphasizing how important communication is. The song focuses on the uselessness of the generation addicted to communication. The second stanza describes how people use their technology to keep themselves entertained with shallow information like T.V. shows and useless conversations with strangers on the internet. Despite all this, Randy's desire to communicate with this generation still holds, but he understands its futility.


Overall, the song urges people to be more present and mindful and to recognize the value of direct, face-to-face communication. Randy suggests that people should not become overly reliant on technology to avoid true human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Addicts of communication
This is a repetition of the song's title to emphasize the theme of being addicted to communication.


I need to communicate with you
The singer has an urgent need to communicate with someone, suggesting how imperative communication is to their life.


We're the useless generation
The singer believes that their generation is unsuccessful or unimportant, possibly due to too much reliance on technology.


In this world of information
The current society is heavily defined by the mass amount of information available at our fingertips.


Baby pick up the phone
The artist implores someone to answer their phone, and to improve their ability to communicate and connect with others.


Useless
The content of TV shows or social media posts holds no true importance or significance.


Oh! pick up the phone
A repeated urge for someone to answer the singer's phone call, emphasizing the crucial role of human interaction.


But it's useless
Despite the artist's calls for communication and connection with others, the message of the song ultimately concludes that it may be pointless in such an overly reliant digital world.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: FREDRIK GRANBERG, JOHAN BRANDSTROM, JOHAN GUSTAFSSON, STEFAN GRANBERG

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