Alexander Graham Bell
The Sweet Feat. Brian Connolly Lyrics


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A candle flickers in a window
Two thousand miles away she waits there
There's a young man thinking by a window
How was she to know just how much he cared
He always knew just what he could do
He always knew that his dream would come true

Alexander Graham Bell
Well, he knew darned well
That he could find the only way
To talk across the USA
Telephone, telephone
Never be on your own
Many many years ago
He started something with his first "Hello, hello"
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham, Alexander Graham
Alexander Graham Bell

The sun rises early in the morning
Millions of people still unaware
Of something he discovered without warning
So he could show a girl just how much he cared
He always knew just what he could do
He always knew that his dream would come true

Alexander Graham Bell
Well, he knew darned well
That he could find the only way
To talk across the USA
Telephone, telephone
Never be on your own
Many many years ago
He started something with his first "Hello, hello"
Alexander Graham Bell, Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell
Well, he knew darned well
That he could find the only way
To talk across the USA
Telephone, telephone
Never be on your own




Many many years ago
He started something with his first "Hello, hello"... (repeat twice till fade)

Overall Meaning

The song "Alexander Graham Bell" by The Sweet Feat. Brian Connolly tells the story of a young man who is separated from his love by two thousand miles but can talk to her thanks to Alexander Graham Bell's invention, the telephone. The lyrics describe how the man always knew that his dream would come true, as he can talk to his love and tell her how much he cares for her. The song praises the invention of the telephone and highlights how it brings people together, even when they are far apart.


The song mentions the name of Alexander Graham Bell, who was a Scottish-born inventor, scientist, and engineer. He is credited with the invention of the telephone in 1876, which revolutionized long-distance communication. The song suggests that Bell was a visionary and knew that his invention would change the world forever. The lyrics also suggest that the young man in the song is grateful to Bell for inventing the telephone and helping him talk to his love.


Overall, "Alexander Graham Bell" is a romantic song that celebrates the power of technology and the human connection it can facilitate.


Line by Line Meaning

A candle flickers in a window
A candle in a window signifies hope, longing, and anticipation.


Two thousand miles away she waits there
The singer's love interest is geographically far away, still waiting for him.


There's a young man thinking by a window
The singer is lost in thoughts, perhaps about his love interest.


How was she to know just how much he cared
The artist regrets not having expressed his love well enough despite caring deeply.


He always knew just what he could do
The artist was confident in his abilities and dreams.


He always knew that his dream would come true
The singer was positive about his future success and was determined to achieve it.


The sun rises early in the morning
A new day has started, and millions of people are yet to discover something.


Millions of people still unaware
Despite the sunrise, most people don't know about Alexander Graham Bell's invention yet.


Of something he discovered without warning
Alexander Graham Bell made a breakthrough discovery that revolutionized communication and changed the world.


So he could show a girl just how much he cared
The artist wanted to use his invention to express his feelings to his love interest and bring them closer.


Well, he knew darned well
Alexander Graham Bell was confident that he could make his invention work and that it would be useful.


That he could find the only way
Bell was determined to find the only way to talk across the USA, and he did.


To talk across the USA
Bell's invention allowed people to communicate with each other across vast distances like never before.


Telephone, telephone
The chorus repeats the word 'telephone,' emphasizing the importance and impact of Bell's invention.


Never be on your own
With the telephone, one could always be connected and not feel alone.


Many many years ago
The invention of the telephone was a long time ago from the perspective of the song.


He started something with his first "Hello, hello"
Bell's first successful call, using the words "Hello, hello," marked the beginning of a new era of communication.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN

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