Doot 2 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 "Telephone" is a song recorded by American singer Lady Gaga for her third EP, The Fame Monster (2009), the reissue of her debut studio album The Fame (2008). The song features American singer Beyoncé. The song was written by Gaga, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Lazonate Franklin and Beyoncé. Inspired by her fear of suffocation, Gaga explained that the lyrics preferring relaxing on the dance floor to answering her lover's phone call are a metaphor, the phone calling her representing the fear of not having worked hard enough to succeed. With the track succeeding her fourth single from The Fame, "Paparazzi", the duet additionally embodies a fear of being suffocated and trapped by the media. Originally, Gaga wrote the song for Britney Spears, who recorded a demo. Musically, "Telephone" consists of an expanded bridge, verse-rap and a sampled voice of an operator announcing that the phone line is unreachable. Beyoncé appears in the middle of the song, singing the verses in a rapid-fire way, accompanied by double beats. The song received positive reviews from critics who frequently noted "Telephone" as a stand-out track from The Fame Monster. It was Grammy-nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2011. "Telephone" charted in a number of countries due to digital sales following the album's release, namely in the United States, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden and Hungary. The song was particularly successful in Europe where it reached the top of the charts in Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the single sold 7.4 million digital copies worldwide in 2010, making it one of Gaga's best-selling singles. Single Cover: Music Video: Lyrics: Spoiler [Lady Gaga:] Hello, hello, baby, you called? I can't hear a thing I have got no service In the club, you say, say? Wha-wha-what did you say, huh? You're breakin' up on me Sorry I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy Kinda busy Kinda busy Sorry I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy Just a second It's my favorite song they're gonna play And I cannot text you with a drink in my hand, eh? You should've made some plans with me You knew that I was free And now you won't stop calling me I'm kinda busy Stop callin' Stop callin' I don't wanna think anymore I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor Stop callin' Stop callin' I don't wanna talk anymore I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor Stop telephonin' me (Stop telephonin' me) I'm busy (I'm busy) Stop telephonin' me (Stop telephonin' me) Can call all you want but there's no one home And you're not gonna reach my telephone Out in the club And I'm sipping that bubb And you're not gonna reach my telephone Call all you want, but there's no one home And you're not gonna reach my telephone Out in the club And I'm sipping that bubb And you're not gonna reach my telephone [Beyonce:] Boy, the way you blowing up my phone Won't make me leave no faster Put my coat on faster Leave my girls no faster I should've left my phone at home 'Cause this is a disaster Calling like a collector Sorry, I cannot answer [Lady Gaga:] Not that I don't like you I'm just at a party And I am sick and tired of my phone r-ringing [Beyonce:] Sometimes I feel like I live in Grand Central Station Tonight I'm not takin' no calls 'Cause I'll be dancin' I'll be dancin' I'll be dancin' Tonight I'm not takin' no calls 'Cause I'll be dancin' Stop callin' Stop callin' I don't wanna think anymore I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor Stop callin' Stop callin' I don't wanna talk anymore I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor Stop callin' Stop callin' I don't wanna think anymore I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor Stop callin' Stop callin' I don't wanna talk anymore I left my head and my heart on the dancefloor Stop telephonin' me (Stop telephonin' me) I'm busy (I'm busy) Stop telephonin' me (Stop telephonin' me) I'm busy Can call all you want but there's no one home And you're not gonna reach my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club And I'm sipping that bubb And you're not gonna reach my telephone Call all you want, but there's no one home And you're not gonna reach my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club And I'm sipping that bubb And you're not gonna reach my telephone My telephone My, my, my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club And I'm sipping that bubb And you're not gonna reach my telephone My telephone My, my, my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club And I'm sipping that bubb And you're not gonna reach my telephone We're sorry, we're sorry The number you have reached is not in service at this time Please check the number or try your call again Notable Live Performance: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born in Chromatica 7 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Amazing collaboration. I wish they would collaborate on another song, they were so good together. FaShIoN iS mY pAsSiOn! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter 14 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 10 years later and I still want her and Beyoncé to perform together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doot 2 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Twitter said: 10 years later and I still want her and Beyoncé to perform together. The collapse it would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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