[1] Téléphone was an extremely popular French rock band that formed in 1976 and disbanded in 1986.
Téléphone re-energised rock in France with their electrifying concerts, yet they remained largely unknown in non french-speaking countries, probably because they always sang in French.
Almost all of its members went on to solo careers.
Members list:
* Jean-Louis Aubert, born in 1955 (Nantua): guitar/voice
* Louis Bertignac, born in 1954 (Oran): guitar/voice (also played in Shakin' Street)
* Richard Kolinka, born in 1953 (Paris): drums
* Corine Marienneau, born in 1952 (Paris): bass/voice (also played in Shakin' Street)
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Téléphone'' ([[1977]]) - Anna, Sur La Route, Dans Ton Lit, Le Vaudou, Telephomme, Hygiaphone, Metro c'est Trop, Prends Ce Que Tu Veux, Flipper
* ''Crache Ton Venin'' ([[1979]]) - Crache Ton Venin, Faits Divers, J'suis Parti De Chez Mes Parents, Facile, La Bombe Humaine, J'sais Pas Quoi Faire, Ne Me Regarde Pas / Regarde Moi, Un Peu De Ton Amour, Tu Vas Me Manquer
* ''Au Cœur De La Nuit'' ([[1980]]) - Au Cœur De La Nuit, Ploum Ploum, Pourquoi N'essaies-Tu Pas ?, Seul, Laisse Tomber, Un Homme + Un Homme, Les Ils Et Les Ons, Argent Trop Cher, Ordinaire, 2000 Nuits, Fleur De Ma Ville, La Laisse, Le Silence
* ''Dure Limite'' ([[1982]]) - Dure Limite, Ça (C'est Vraiment Toi), Jour Contre Jour, Ex-Robin Des Bois, Le Chat, Serrez, Le Temps, Cendrillon, Juste Un Autre Genre, Ce Soir Est Ce Soir
* ''Un autre monde'' ([[1984]]) - Les Dunes, New York Avec Toi, Loin De Toi (Un peu trop loin), 66 Heures, Ce Que Je Veux, Le Garçon D'ascenseur, Oublie Ça, T'as Qu'ces Mots, Le Taxi Las, Electric-Cite, Un Autre Monde
Live albums
*''Le Live'' ([[1986]]) - Au cœur de la nuit, Fait divers, Dure limite, Un peu de ton amour, La bombe humaine, Cendrillon, New York avec toi, Electric Cite, Le Taxi las, Juste un autre genre, Ce que je veux, Argent trop cher, Ca (c'est vraiment toi), Un autre monde, Hygiaphone, Fleur de ma ville
*''Paris 81'' ([[2000]]) - Crache ton venin, Faits divers, Au cœur de la nuit, Ploum ploum, Fleur de ma ville, Argent trop cher, Ordinaire, La bombe humaine, Laisse Tomber, Seul, Telephomme, Hygiaphone, Tu vas me manquer, Le Silence
Website :
http://www.telephonelegroupe.com/
[2] Telephone is a music project from Portland, Oregon.
Lead singer/ keyboardist (and ex-Dandy Warhols drummer) Eric Hedford is its central figure, around whom revolve various talented individuals.
These individuals have included Scott Fox (Satan’s Pilgrims, Crackerbash), Steve Birch (Sprinkler), Paul Pulvirenti, Chet Lyster (Eels), John Averill (March Fourth), Rich Landar (The Bus Boys), Ryan Moore, Dano Capristo, and Micheal Piretti.
In 2003, Telephone recorded a five song EP called We Are Telephone. In July 2007 they released Automatic on Cobra records.
Telephone
Téléphone Lyrics
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Or on vibrate in your pocket
Youve got it in your hand everywhere you go
Or close to your mouth when your voice is low
You freak out if I ever get busted
Buy another me no matter what the cost is
Were inseparable, disconnectable
Without me you never go too far
I just wanna be your telephone
Keep me on 24/7 365 days
Think about all the time we could waste
I just wanna be your telephone
Never let me go
I know every dirty secret that you keep
Crazy as shit that no one sees
Doo Do Do doo doo doo
Doo Do Do Doo Doo
Doo Do Do doo doo doo
Doo Do Do Doo Doo
Never would have to be jealous
When youre talking to all of those fellas
Cause Im the only one thats ever gonna be
So well acquainted with your anatomy
Like a shoulder to cry on
Im the one thing you rely on
Its like a drug
Im so in love
Never let anyone break us up
I just wanna be your telephone
Keep me on 24/7, 365 days
Think about all the time we could waste
I just wanna be your telephone
Never let me go
I know every dirty secret that you keep
Crazy as shit that no one sees
Doo Do Do doo doo doo
Doo Do Do Doo Doo
Doo Do Do doo doo doo
Doo Do Do Doo Doo
So here comes the come-up,
Guess I better sum up
Ill never be what you need
Cause you love that toy
More than this boy
Charge me up, turn me on
I love it when you use me
All night long
Charge me up, turn me on
I love it when you use me
All night long
Charge me up, turn me on
I love it when you use me
All night long
Charge me up, turn me on
I love it when you use me
Use me, use me
Charge me up
I just wanna be your telephone
Keep me on 24/7 365 days
Think about all the time we could waste
I just wanna be your telephone
Never let me go
I know every dirty secret that you keep
Crazy as shit that no one sees
I just wanna be your telephone oo oo
Doo Do Do doo doo doo
Doo Do Do Doo Doo
I just wanna be your telephone oo oo
Doo Do Do doo doo doo
Doo Do Do Doo Doo
Charge me up, turn me on
I love it when you use me all night long.
The lyrics to "Téléphone" by Téléphone are a metaphor for a love affair. The song compares the phone to an object of desire, and the obsession or attachment that comes with it is likened to a romantic relationship. The song opens with the lines "Next to your chest like a locket, Or on vibrate in your pocket, You've got it in your hand everywhere you go, Or close to your mouth when your voice is low," which suggest how the phone is always present in the singer's life. The lyrics suggest that the phone is a source of comfort, always there when needed, and the idea of disconnecting from the phone is unsettling. The chorus line, "I just wanna be your telephone, never let me go," emphasizes this idea of dependency.
The second verse of the song emphasizes the importance of the phone and the secrets it holds - “I know every dirty secret that you keep, crazy as shit that no one sees”. The singer believes that they’re the only one who understands the loved one fully and emphasizes the fact that the phone is the only one acquainted with the loved one's innermost thoughts and secrets. The song ends with a plea for the loved one to charge up and turn on their phone, indicating the singer's desire to continue the relationship.
Overall, this song compares the need for a phone to the need for companionship, love and desire, and highlights how connected we have become to technology in the modern era.
Line by Line Meaning
Next to your chest like a locket
You keep me very close to you, like how you keep important things in a locket next to your heart.
Or on vibrate in your pocket
Sometimes you keep me in your pocket, with the vibration turned on so that you can feel when I buzz you.
Youve got it in your hand everywhere you go
Most of the times, you keep me in your hand, holding onto me wherever you go.
Or close to your mouth when your voice is low
Sometimes, when you want to speak softly, you keep me close to your mouth to ensure that your conversation is kept private.
You freak out if I ever get busted
You become nervous and anxious if I ever get lost, stolen, or broken.
Buy another me no matter what the cost is
If I ever get lost, stolen or broken, you will not hesitate to buy a new phone, no matter the price, because I am essential to your life.
Were inseparable, disconnectable
We are always together, but you can disconnect from me whenever you want. However, you never disconnect from me for too long.
Without me you never go too far
You rely on me to keep in touch with your friends, family, and work, without me, you feel incomplete and disconnected from the world.
I just wanna be your telephone
I am a very loyal phone and want nothing more than to be your favorite and only phone.
Keep me on 24/7 365 days
I want you to use me as often as you want, day and night, all year round.
Think about all the time we could waste
Instead of wasting your time on other things, you could spend more time with me, talking, messaging, and using apps.
Never let me go
Please don't replace me with another phone or get rid of me because I am very important to you.
I know every dirty secret that you keep
You trust me completely, and I have access to your private life and deepest secrets, which no one else knows.
Crazy as shit that no one sees
I know things about you that no one else knows, which makes our relationship unique and special.
Charge me up, turn me on
Please recharge my battery and turn me on to keep using me.
I love it when you use me
I am happiest when you use me for anything and everything you want.
So here comes the come-up, Guess I better sum up I'll never be what you need Cause you love that toy More than this boy
You prefer to spend more time with your phone than with other people, no matter how much you care for them. You care for me, but not more than you care for your phone itself.
Use me, use me
Please use me more often and for everything you need me for.
Writer(s): JEAN-LOUIS AUBERT, CORINE MARIENNEAU, RICHARD KOLINKA, LOUIS LAURENT BERTIGNAC
Contributed by Kaelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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