shortstraw started out in 2007 as a two-piece thrash folk band consisting of the enigma that is oliver nathan and what most would call 'sarcastic', alastair thomas. they played a few shows in and around melville, joburg before bringing in the guitar and keyboard skills of jay hartford and the basswork of the esteemed and handsome phil brierley. now a four-piece, slightly less folky outfit, shortstraw aim to hit the gigging circuit with guns blazing, so look out for a show near you... fuck that's boring. apologies. frankie says go fuck yourself.
Hold the Phone
Shortstraw Lyrics
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And all your rewrites are over
I don't have time to waste on your emergency
But I bet it was important
Hold the phone
Hold the phone its almost
There's only one of me, I'm only one man
Despite how much I give you, you've got me up in arms (Over, when its over, its done)
There's only one of me, I'm only one man
And so time wastes away
Well some might say its almost worth it
Where's the fun in having everything you choose
When you know you don't deserve it
Hold the phone
Hold the phone its almost
You say far too much to me, for me to comprehend (Over, when its over, its done)
There's only one of me, I'm only one man
Despite how much I give you, you've got me up in arms (Over, when its over, its done)
There's only one of me, I'm only one man, one man
Come over here I've got some secrets to reveal
God knows how much you love to gossip
I can't remember the last time I had this much fun
When I remain entirely sober, I'm so old
You say far too much to me
I'm only one man
You say far too much to me
I'm only one man
And that's all I'm gonna be
And that's all I'm gonna be
And that's all I'm gonna be
And that's all I'm gonna be
Bitch and that's all I'm gonna be
The lyrics to Shortstraw's song "Hold the Phone" could be interpreted as the singer being frustrated with someone who talks too much and overwhelms them with their problems. The opening lines suggest that the person has been repeating themselves and dwelling on things that are already in the past. The singer is tired of hearing about their "rewrites" and "reruns" and doesn't have time to deal with their latest "emergency."
The chorus, "hold the phone, hold the phone it's almost," could be interpreted as the singer trying to interrupt the person and get a word in edgewise. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes their frustration and desire for the other person to slow down and listen. The following lines express the singer's feeling of being overwhelmed by the other person's words and actions. "You say far too much to me, for me to comprehend" suggests that they are unable to fully understand or process what the other person is saying.
The bridge provides a moment of levity, with the singer inviting the other person to come over and gossip. It could be interpreted as a tongue-in-cheek way to cope with the frustration of dealing with someone who talks too much. However, the final lines of the song, "and that's all I'm gonna be, bitch and that's all I'm gonna be," suggest that the singer is fed up with the other person and won't be entertaining their drama any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw out the newspaper some reruns around
Forget about the past, it's done and dusted
And all your rewrites are over
Stop trying to change the narrative, it won't work
I don't have time to waste on your emergency
I won't give in to your drama
But I bet it was important
I'm not naive, I know it mattered to you
Hold the phone
Wait a minute
Hold the phone its almost
Pause and reflect, things are about to change
You say far too much to me, for me to comprehend (Over, when its over, its done)
You talk more than I can handle, it's over and done with
There's only one of me, I'm only one man
I can only do so much
Despite how much I give you, you've got me up in arms (Over, when its over, its done)
Even though I try to please you, you frustrate me
Well some might say its almost worth it
There's a silver lining to the struggles
Where's the fun in having everything you choose
Life isn't always about getting what you want
When you know you don't deserve it
Acknowledge your limitations, you can't always win
Come over here I've got some secrets to reveal
Let's get real with each other
God knows how much you love to gossip
You can't resist talking about others
I can't remember the last time I had this much fun
I'm enjoying myself now
When I remain entirely sober, I'm so old
I don't need alcohol to have a good time
And that's all I'm gonna be
I won't change for anyone
Bitch and that's all I'm gonna be
My decision is final
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@caesarochoa3368
I'm getting tired of being pushed around
I'm getting tired of holding this on the inside
Lent in love with the concept of
Settling down and starting a family
I'm not budging
And all this time spent fucking around
I'm always tired like my youth at a funeral
I'm not afraid, I'm a failing son
A role model majoring in apathy
I'm not budging
And go tell your father in Santiago
I've got his daughter tied to my tree
I'm getting tired of acting excited
He'll never try to keep it in the family
A learned a lot about this growing up
When I saw the sequel before the original
And all this talk about the real world
But we're just (???) making up our anatomy
I'm just asking
And go tell your father in Santiago
I'm in his garden under a tree
I'm getting tired of acting excited
I'll always try to keep it in the family
Oooo
Oooo
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
And go tell your father in Santiago
I'm in his garden under a tree
I'm getting tired of acting excited
I'll always try to keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
Keep it in the family
@warken1985
Well done you bunch of legends!
@Serephena1bliss
so great! you guys deserve more views
@rashmika9742
ooh, I love the bass, and of course the insightful lyrics. Don't we all want a little more?
@chinziquinerz6970
BOOSH debut was epic!!
@nadiafredericks3137
love love love!
@PicoTiffany
It sounds freaking awesome
@anjacremer8406
So much yes!
@simplyinnovation1213
So good! Really good job guys
@ituteguh90
love from Indonesia!
@russellmay4299
nice song