Chatterbox
Sid Vicious & The Vicious White Kids Lyrics
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I said ya squalk a lot
C'mon gimma some lips
Yeah Chatterbox
I call you up
Don't give me no line
I'm comin in your home
All dressed up
I got nowhere to go
Seems like fun night
On the telephone
Said Chatterbox
I said ya squalk a lot
C'mon gimma some lips
Yeah Chatterbox
C'mon c'mon c'mon
Yeah Chatterbox
C'mon c'mon c'mon
Yeah Chatterbox
I said Chatterbox
I said Chatterbox
I said ya squalk a lot
C'mon gimma some lips
Yeah Chatterbox
Call you up
Don't give me no line
I'm comin in your home
On the telephone
All dressed up
I got nowhere to go
Seems like fun night
On the telephone
I said Chatterbox
I said ya squalk a lot
C'mon gimma some lips
Yeah Chatterbox
C'mon c'mon c'mon
Yeah Chatterbox
C'mon c'mon c'mon
Yeah Chatterbox
I said Chatterbox
The song Chatterbox by Sid Vicious was released in 1979, after his death. It is a short, straightforward song that speaks about a girl who constantly talks on the phone, who Sid calls the "Chatterbox". Sid tries to get her attention and ask her out but doesn't seem to be successful. He repeatedly asks her to "gimme some lips" and give him a chance. He is literally waiting by the phone, however, he is left with no answer from the girl who is constantly talking on the phone. Sid's frustration is retained in his lyrics and is clearly audible in his voice, reflecting the reality that many of us go through when trying to talk to someone who is always busy with other things.
The song itself is musically not very complex, with repetitive guitar riffs, and a simple drumbeat. It has been argued that this song's simplicity reflects Sid's state of mind at that particular time. However, despite its simplicity, the song's lyrics highlight the sombre state Sid was going through before he passed on. Instead of focusing on his personal demons, Sid instead writes about his frustration due to the Chatterbox's indifference, which can be interpreted as a reflection of him being unable to attract Nancy Spungen's attention.
Line by Line Meaning
I said Chatterbox
I'm addressing someone who talks excessively and without much thought towards the quality of what they say
I said ya squalk a lot
I'm calling out your constant talking, which is loud and bothersome to me
C'mon gimma some lips
Give me some meaningful words or an interesting conversation, instead of just filling the air with noise
Yeah Chatterbox
I'm asserting my point that the person I'm addressing is a very talkative and perhaps annoying individual
Call you up
I'm going to make a phone call to you
Don't give me no line
Don't try to deceive me or make up excuses when I ask to speak with you
I'm comin in your home
I'm calling you from my own home, but over the phone it's as if I've entered your space
On the chatterline
I'm talking to you through a phone line, specifically to discuss your excessive talking habits
All dressed up
I'm dressed up and looking for something to do or some place to go
I got nowhere to go
I have nothing planned or nowhere specific to be
Seems like fun night
I'm hoping to have a good time, perhaps on the phone with someone interesting to talk to
C'mon c'mon c'mon
I'm urging the person I'm addressing to do something or respond to me
Yeah Chatterbox
I'm once again asserting that this person talks excessively, and that I find it bothersome
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUNCAN JEROME BEINY, MARK HOWARD ROSS, STEVE JOLLEY, ALISON MOYET, DEREK SAFO, TONY SWAIN
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