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I was weary and so all alone
Looking ahead by the side of the road
What I saw was the sign "Telephone"
[Chorus]
Talking to you is something I need
More than I needed before
Won't you answer my call, won't you stay on the line
It's a moment of truth then a shadow of doubt
Now I need you to stay on the line
It's never as bad when we're talkin' it out
Now I need you to stay on the line
[Chorus]
Answer my call, won't you stay on the line
I believe I have a right to say
What I want to say
And I believe it but I'm keeping it to myself
I believe I have a right to do
What I want to do
All of my life, all of my life
All of my life, all of my life
I believe I have a right to be
Where I want to be
I believe it and I want to be there with you
I believe I have a right to see
Who I want to see
[Repeat: x2]
All of my life, all of my life
All of my life, all of my life
The lyrics of "Stay on the Line" by a-ha revolve around the idea of the importance of communication and the need to talk things out with someone when doubts cloud our minds. The song is structured around two main segments - the verses and the chorus, both of which focus on the connection with the person on the other end of the telephone line. The opening lines of the song illustrate the singer's weariness in life - he is tired, alone, and looking for some form of human connection. As he notices a signboard that reads "telephone," he sees it as a glimmer of hope, hoping that he could talk to someone.
The chorus elaborates on the singer's need for communication and the role it plays in his life. He addresses the person on the other end of the line, asking them to stay on the line, listen to him, and provide him with the time he needs. The singer stresses how he needs to talk through his issues and doubts, and he needs the other person to be there for him.
The latter half of the song is a repetition of the phrase "All of my life," and the singer's belief in his right to say, do, and be where he wants to be. The verses and the chorus are a poignant portrayal of loneliness and the need for human connection. The song's repetition of phrases adds emphasis to the singer's needs and feelings, making them all the more potent.
Line by Line Meaning
I was drivin' along at the end of the day
I was driving at the end of a tiring day
I was weary and so all alone
I was tired and felt lonely
Looking ahead by the side of the road
Looking ahead while driving by the side of the road
What I saw was the sign "Telephone"
I saw a telephone sign on the side of the road
Talking to you is something I need
I need to talk to you
More than I needed before
I need to talk to you more than I have before
If I ever get through won't you give me the time
If I reach you, would you make time for me?
Won't you answer my call, won't you stay on the line
Would you please answer my call and stay on the line with me?
It's a moment of truth then a shadow of doubt
At times, there's a moment of truth followed by doubt
Now I need you to stay on the line
I need you to stay on the phone
It's never as bad when we're talkin' it out
Things seem better when we talk them out
Answer my call, won't you stay on the line
Please answer my phone call and stay on the line with me
I believe I have a right to say
I think I have the right to express myself
What I want to say
To say what I intend to say
And I believe it but I'm keeping it to myself
But, I'm keeping it to myself
I believe I have a right to do
I believe I have the right to do what I want
What I want to do
To do what I intend to do
All of my life, all of my life
Throughout my life, throughout my life
I believe I have a right to be
I think I have the right to be where I want to be
Where I want to be
To be where I intend to be
I believe it and I want to be there with you
I think so, and I want to be there with you
I believe I have a right to see
I think I have the right to see whom I intend to see
Who I want to see
To see whom I intend to see
All of my life, all of my life
Throughout my life, throughout my life
All of my life, all of my life
Throughout my life, throughout my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER P. CETERA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
René Meráz
Este fue el mejor performance de baile de esta canción que he visto
Linda Scott
Thank you for this beautiful demo!
LineDanceDallas5
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Georgia Vesely
Another one of your GREAT DANCE & TEACH Videos.... Thanks!
Antero. Jr Sarreal
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gilbert sepeda
Good job. Time to go practice. Many blessings
Mary Martinez
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철마 최영식
Thsnk you for your excellent dancr move!!!!
Annette Fallaha
This can also be done to the song Midnight Mess
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Judy CMY
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