Telephone
Lady Gaga
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Hello, hello, baby You called, I can't hear a thing I have got no service In the club, you see, see Wha-wha-what did you say? Oh, you're breaking up on me Sorry, I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy K-kinda busy K-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 shoulda 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 any more I left my head and heart on the dance floor Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna talk anymore It's got my head and my heart on the dance floor Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Stop telephonin' me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I'm busy, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Stop telephonin' me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh 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 sippin' that bub 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 sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone Boy, the way you blowin' up my phone Won't make me leave no faster Put my coat on faster Leave my girls no faster I shoulda left my phone at home 'Cause this is a disaster Callin' like a collector Sorry, I cannot answer Not that I don't like you I'm just at a party And I am sick and tired Of my phone ringin' Sometimes I feel like I live in Grand Central Station Tonight I'm not takin' no calls 'Cause I'll be dancin' 'Cause I'll be dancin' 'Cause 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 any more I left my head and my heart on the dance floor Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna talk any more I left my head and my heart on the dance floor Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna think any more I left my head and my heart on the dance floor Stop callin', stop callin' I don't wanna talk any more I left my head and my heart on the dance floor Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Stop telephonin' me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I'm busy, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Stop telephonin' me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh 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 sippin' that bub 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 sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone My telephone M-m-my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone My telephone M-m-my telephone 'Cause I'm out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub And you're not gonna reach my telephone We're sorry the number you have reached is not in service at this time Please check the number, or try your call again
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Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Lashawn Daniels, Lazonate S Franklin, Rodney Jerkins, Stefani Germanotta
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
Song Creation and Release1. Lady Gaga originally wrote "Telephone" for Britney Spears. However, Britney's version was rejected and Gaga decided to record it herself.
2. "Telephone" was the second collaboration between Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. The song was officially released on January 26, 2010.
3. For Lady Gaga, "Telephone" was continuation of the song "Paparazzi" and is about her fear of suffocation; she is busy and constantly on her phone.
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Chart Performance4. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in the charts of over twenty countries.
5. "Telephone" topped the UK Singles Chart on March 14, 2010, making it Gaga's second number-one hit and Beyoncé's fourth.
6. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Gaga's sixth consecutive top-five hit, the most by a female artist in more than ten years.
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Music Video7. The music video for "Telephone" was inspired by Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill and features a stylized prison setting.
8. With more than 9 minutes in length, it's one of the longest music videos ever released.
9. The video is known for its elaborate costuming and choreography, redefining music video standards.
10. The "Telephone" music video racked up over 100 million views within its first three months on YouTube.
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Awards and Nominations11. At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, "Telephone" was nominated for Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Best Choreography.
12. It won the award for Best Collaboration at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards and the Best Video at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards.
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Cultural Impact13. The song is now considered a pop classic, and it is particularly memorable for its catchy chorus.
14. "Telephone" has been covered by numerous artists and featured in several television shows.
15. Despite its release in 2010, "Telephone" continues to maintain a high level of popularity and recognition in pop culture.
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