Telemiscommunications
deadmau5 Lyrics


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Hey babe, how's your day been?
No, you first
Oh, what? The delay's quite bad
Yeah, sorry
Where are you? I can't really hear you
A taxi distracted, anyway you, you were saying?
Wait, uh, now they're waving me over
Can I call you back? Yeah, everything's fine
Why, am I, I don't know why
I probably just need sleep, it's been a busy week
Sorry, I've got to go
Sorry, okay bye

This is just so unlike us
Cut back to horizontalisms
If we could win just one small touch
Contact versus telemiscommunications

Plan foiled, the sirens pass by
Kids screaming
The longest public announcement
Reached check-in, finally got through
Running for a flight, shoes off
You're calling voicemail
In joke, group laughter
Closing scenes in a meeting
Angel, angel why didn't you tell me?
One second, someone needs directions
Can't you see I'm on the phone?

This is just so unlike us
Cut back to horizontalisms
If we could win just one small touch
Contact versus telemiscommunications
So unlike us (unlike us)
Cut back to horizontalisms
If we could win just one small touch
Contact versus telemiscommunications

Did I tell you I loved you today?
Did I tell you I loved you today?
Did I tell you I loved you today?
Did I tell you I loved you today
(Whoa whoa) did I tell you I loved you today?
(Whoa whoa) did I tell you I loved you today?




(Whoa whoa) did I tell you I loved you today?
(Whoa whoa) did I tell you, I loved you today?

Overall Meaning

"Telemiscommunication" by deadmau5 and Imogen Heap is a song that presents the challenges of modern communication through technology. The lyrics convey the frustrations and disconnect that can occur when using devices to communicate instead of face-to-face interactions. The song's title is a play on words, combining "telecommunication" with "miscommunication." The opening exchange between two lovers is a prime example of the limitations and distractions of technology-mediated communication. As they try to talk, they struggle to hear each other over the phone and are interrupted by noises, signals, and other calls. Their conversation is disjointed, and they can't seem to get to the point before they are cut off.


The chorus emphasizes the longing for physical connection, for being able to touch, feel, and experience the other person in a fuller way. The line "come back to horizontal isms" is a reference to the idea that being together in bed or horizontal positions is more intimate and conducive to bonding. The song contrasts this wish for closeness with the reality of "tele-misscommunications," which lead to misunderstandings, delays, and missed opportunities. The image of an angel who didn't tell the singer something important adds to the sense of confusion and missed signals.


Overall, "Telemiscommunication" is a bittersweet ode to the limitations and possibilities of digital communication. It shows how our devices can both bring us closer and separate us from each other, depending on how we use them.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey babe, how's your day been?
How was your day today, my dearest?


No, you first.
I insist, please go ahead and tell me about your day first.


Oh, what, the day's quite bad?
Oh I see, your day wasn't good?


Yeah, sorry
I'm sorry to hear that.


Where are you, I can hardly hear you
I'm having trouble hearing you, where exactly are you right now?


A taxi distracted, anyway you, you were saying
Sorry there was a taxi that distracted me, please continue where you left off.


Wait, uh, love, they're waving me over
Hold on my dear, I need to attend to something for a moment.


Can I call you back, yeah everything's fine
Is it okay if I call you back later? Everything is fine though, don't worry.


Why, am I, I don't know why
I'm not sure why I'm feeling this way.


I probably just need sleep, it's been a busy week
I think I just need some rest, it's been such a busy week.


Sorry, I've got to go
I'm sorry, but I really need to go now.


Sorry, OK, bye
It was nice talking to you, I'm sorry but I must say goodbye now.


This is just so unlike us
This situation is not typical of us.


Come back to horizontal isms
Let's get back to our more intimate moments.


If we could win just one small touch
If we could just have a simple intimate touch it would make things better.


Contact versus tele-miscommunications
I would rather have physical contact than rely on telecommunication.


Plan foiled, the sirens pass by
Our plans were disrupted and now the sirens have passed by.


Kids screaming, the longest predicaments
There are children screaming and things have become difficult.


Reach ticket, finally got through
We finally got through and got our ticket.


Running for a flight, shoes off
We're running to catch a flight and have to take off our shoes.


You're calling voicemail
You're calling and I can't answer the phone right now.


In joke, group laughter
We shared a joke and everyone was laughing.


Closing scenes, in a meeting
We're wrapping up the meeting now.


Angel, angel why didn't you tell me
My love, why didn't you tell me about your troubles earlier?


One second, someone needs directions
Hold on, someone is asking for directions.


Can't you see I'm on the phone?
Can't you see that I'm currently on the phone?


(Get better)
I hope you feel better soon.


Did I tell you, I loved you today?
Did I express my love for you today?


(did I)
Did I forget to tell you earlier?


(Whoa)
An expression of surprise or excitement.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joel Thomas Zimmerman, Imogen Jennifer Jane Heap

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Comments from YouTube:

@liquidstereomusic

The older you get the more you understand this song, So emotional

@awdesole

yep

@DZ-sc7gw

so true 🙌🏽🙏🏽

@homborgor

14 year old me had no clue when this masterpiece came out

@hideyoshinagachika7048

this song is so underrated, it deserves way much more views

@soup7917

Just love it for what it is. Deadmau5's music seems to have a brilliant way of only reaching out to those who truly give a shit

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Not many ppl have good taste in music

@allenkornitsky29

Y does it matter if a song is underrated. So many songs are over rated. Doesn’t matter

@fliprhd3758

i just found it and its truly a beautiful song it hits me hard

@zacharyhayward1262

I've come back 7 years later to enjoy this wonderful piece. I was 16 at the time.

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