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Ring Ring
The Skints Lyrics
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Take it or you’re never gonna get another call from me.
Oh what a lovely day! Shame I’ve gotta spend it inna this way without you.
Sing, sing, sing, baby.
Can you say that you’re not craving looking in my eyes, your fingers upon my fingers?
Oh, what a lovely night, shame I’ve got to see you inna this light, it won’t do.
I wonder where I got a negative point of view, looking at your footsteps, stepping on the sweet green grass that is my life. Someone special on the end of your phone, take it don’t lie, liars always end up crying I and I am enervated, losing my will to try.
So ring, ring, ring, your telephone is ringing.
Oh what a lovely day! Shame I’ve gotta spend it inna this way without you.
Sing, sing, sing, baby.
Can you say that you’re not craving looking in my eyes, your fingers upon my fingers?
Oh, what a lovely night, shame I’ve got to see you inna this light, it won’t do.
I wonder where I got a negative point of view, looking at your footprints, shattering the delicate glass that is my life. Someone so special on the end of your phone, take it don’t lie, liars always end up crying I and I am enervated, losing my will to try.
Ring, ring, ring. Your telephone is ringing.
Take it or you’re never gonna get another call from me.
Oh, what a lovely day. Shame I’ve gotta spend it inna this way without you.
I feel my heart go pit-a-pat-a-pit-a-pat! (Me say) Why you wanna go and do a thing like that?
My love I never stuttered when I said I want you.
Mama told me that I could have done better than that, listening ah dial tone my digits on keypad, like the moment when you first stare at a clock that isn’t ticking, time halted…
So ring, ring, ring, your telephone is ringing.
Take it or you’re never gonna get another call from me.
Oh what a lovely day! Shame I’ve gotta spend it inna this way without you.
Sing, sing, sing, baby.
Can you say that you’re not craving looking in my eyes, your fingers upon my fingers?
Oh, what a lovely night, shame I’ve got to see you inna this light, it won’t do.
The Skints's "Ring Ring" is a song about the singer's frustration with the person they are calling. The opening verse instructs the subject to "take it or you're never gonna get another call from me," indicating that there has been a lack of communication or effort from the other party. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer pleading for the other person to answer their call.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on their feelings for this person and how their actions may have caused frustration or disappointment. They wonder where their negative perspective came from and express their desire to connect with the other person again. The repeated refrain of "sing, sing, sing" adds a sense of longing and a plea for the other person to reciprocate their feelings.
The final verse includes a reference to the singer's mother's opinion on the situation, adding a sense of familial and cultural pressure to the frustration already present. The song ends with another plea for the other person to answer the phone, as the singer's heart "goes pit-a-pat-a-pit-a-pat."
Overall, "Ring Ring" is a relatable song about the difficulty of maintaining communication and connection in relationships, along with the frustration and longing that can accompany these struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Ring, ring, ring, your telephone is ringing.
Answer your phone, or else I won't call again.
Take it or you’re never gonna get another call from me.
If you don't pick up, I won't bother calling again.
Oh what a lovely day! Shame I’ve gotta spend it inna this way without you.
It's a beautiful day, but I'm sad without you.
Sing, sing, sing, baby. Can you say that you’re not craving looking in my eyes, your fingers upon my fingers?
I want you to sing and tell me honestly if you don't miss being close to me.
Oh, what a lovely night, shame I’ve got to see you inna this light, it won’t do.
It's a nice night, but seeing you in this state is upsetting.
I wonder where I got a negative point of view, looking at your footsteps, stepping on the sweet green grass that is my life.
I don't know why I'm feeling pessimistic, even when I see your footsteps on the beautiful grass that represents my life.
Someone special on the end of your phone, take it don’t lie, liars always end up crying I and I am enervated, losing my will to try.
There's someone important on the other end of the phone, so answer it honestly. I'm exhausted from trying so hard.
I feel my heart go pit-a-pat-a-pit-a-pat! (Me say) Why you wanna go and do a thing like that?
My heart beats fast, and I want to know why you're acting this way.
My love, I never stuttered when I said I want you.
I meant it when I said I love you, and I didn't hesitate.
Mama told me that I could have done better than that, listening ah dial tone my digits on keypad, like the moment when you first stare at a clock that isn’t ticking, time halted…
My mother thinks I could have found someone better. I'm waiting for you to answer, and time seems to have stopped.
Contributed by Daniel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.