Telephone
The Rock and Roll Worship Circus Lyrics
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Thatn to be with You for an hour or two
We could talk on the phone tonight
But it might take a while to get connected right
So would You stay with me?
There's no other place I'd rather be
So stay with me
Than to get away for a copule of days
'cause lately You feel farther away
I'll get a little closer
I can hear what You say
So would You stay with me?
There's no other place
I'd rather be
So stay with me
*We're sorry, but you must first dial a 1 or 0 when calling this number*
So would You stay with me?
There's no other place
I'd rather be
So stay with me
The Rock and Roll Worship Circus's song "Telephone" is a prayerful love song to Jesus Christ, expressing the desire to spend time with Him and to feel closer to Him. The opening lyrics, "Jesus there is nothing better to do than to be with You for an hour or two," suggest a longing for spiritual connection and intimacy with God above all else. Despite the difficulties of communicating with God in a busy or chaotic world, the singer continues to ask Jesus to "stay with me," emphasizing the importance of their relationship and the comfort and peace it brings.
The second verse further explores this theme of distance and longing, with the singer admitting that they sometimes feel like Jesus is "farther away." However, through spending time in prayer and reflection, they are able to "get a little closer" and hear His voice. This introspective and humble approach to faith is reinforced by the bridge, which features an automated voice message asking the listener to dial a certain number before making a call. This interruption serves as a reminder that even in our spiritual pursuits, there may be distractions or obstacles, but our relationship with God is worth pursuing nonetheless.
Overall, "Telephone" is a touching and honest expression of spiritual yearning, wrapped in a catchy and upbeat rock tune. It acknowledges the difficulties of staying connected to God, but ultimately celebrates the joy and peace that come from a rich relationship with Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus there is nothing better to do
Talking to you, Jesus, and spending time with you is the best thing I can think of doing right now.
Thatn to be with You for an hour or two
I would love to spend some quality time with you, Jesus, even if it's just for an hour or two.
We could talk on the phone tonight
I may not be able to see you in person, but I'd still love to connect with you, Jesus, even if it's over the phone.
But it might take a while to get connected right
Connecting with you, Jesus, might not be easy, and it could take some time, but it'll be worth it.
So would You stay with me?
Jesus, can you please stay with me and be present with me right now?
There's no other place I'd rather be
Being with you, Jesus, is where I want to be more than anywhere else.
Jesus I want nothing more
There is nothing I desire more, Jesus, than to be close to you.
Than to get away for a copule of days
I need to take a break from my busy life and spend some time alone with you, Jesus.
'cause lately You feel farther away
I feel like I'm not as close to you, Jesus, as I used to be, and I need to reconnect with you.
I'll get a little closer
By spending time alone with you, Jesus, I hope to get closer to you once again and hear your voice more clearly.
I can hear what You say
I'm listening to you, Jesus, and I'm ready to hear what you have to say to me.
*We're sorry, but you must first dial a 1 or 0 when calling this number*
This line is likely included in the song to simulate a disconnected or busy signal when trying to call Jesus.
So would You stay with me?
Jesus, are you still there? Can you please stay with me and be present with me right now?
There's no other place I'd rather be
Being with you, Jesus, is where I want to be more than anywhere else.
So stay with me
Jesus, please stay with me and be present with me right now. I need you and want to be close to you.
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