Off The Hook
q. stone Lyrics


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Sittin' in my bedroom late last night
Got into bed and turned out the light
Decided to call my baby on the telephone
All I got was an engaged tone
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook

Talkin' so long she upset my mind
Why is she talkin' such a long time?
Maybe she's sleeping, maybe she's ill
Phone's disconnected, unpaid bill
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook

Don't want to see her, afraid of what I'd find
Tired of letting her upset me all the time
Back into bed started reading my books
Take my phone right off of the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook





It's off the hook
(repeat and fade)

Overall Meaning

In Q. Stone's song "Off The Hook," the singer is sitting in his bedroom late at night and decides to call his lover. However, every time he calls, all he gets is an engaged tone. Frustrated, he becomes worried that something might be wrong, but ultimately decides to take his mind off of it by reading a book and taking his phone off the hook. The repetition of the phrase "it's off the hook" emphasizes the frustration and irritation the singer feels at his inability to reach his lover and the feeling of wanting to be disconnected from her.


The song lyrics suggest a tumultuous and possibly toxic relationship, with the singer feeling upset and drained by his lover's long conversations and constant demands. The phrase "it's off the hook" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's desire to be free from the entanglements of the relationship and to reclaim his own life. By disconnecting from his lover's phone line, he is taking control and choosing to focus on his own needs and desires.


Overall, "Off The Hook" is a poignant and relatable song about the ups and downs of relationships and the importance of self-care and boundaries.


Line by Line Meaning

Sittin' in my bedroom late last night
I was sitting in my bedroom late last night


Got into bed and turned out the light
I got into bed and turned off the light


Decided to call my baby on the telephone
I decided to call my girlfriend on the phone


All I got was an engaged tone
But instead of getting through, all I heard was a busy signal


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


Talkin' so long she upset my mind
She talked for so long that it made me angry and frustrated


Why is she talkin' such a long time?
I wondered why she was talking on the phone for so long


Maybe she's sleeping, maybe she's ill
I considered that she might be sleeping or sick


Phone's disconnected, unpaid bill
But then I realized that the phone was probably disconnected or the bill was unpaid


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


Don't want to see her, afraid of what I'd find
I don't want to see her in person because I am afraid of what I might find out


Tired of letting her upset me all the time
I am tired of letting her constantly upset me


Back into bed started reading my books
I went back to bed and started reading my books


Take my phone right off of the hook
I disconnected my phone


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning


It's off the hook
The phone line is disconnected or malfunctioning




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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stones and headphones

I remember when this one was performed on Dutch radio, early sixties, I wasn't impressed, it was only until "Not Fade Away" was released when I got hooked on the boys...
another stunning true stereo, thanks!!!

ed brown

Thankyou, Ruudtes. Ed

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