Telephone Thing
The Fall
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I hear you Telephone Thing listening in I hear you Telephone Thing listening in How dare you assume I want to parlez-vous with you? Sorry to be so short with you But I'm tapped But I'm tapped I hear you Telephone Thing listening in I hear you Telephone Thing listening in The use of and your smug advertisements of your tendril ocean bed achievements does not justify your abuse of privacy piracy act I hear you Telephone Thing listening in I feel you Telephone Thing listening in How dare you assume I want to parlez-vous with you? You Gretchen Franklin nosey matron thing I hear you Telephone Thing listening in Sense you I hear you Telephone Thing listening in How dare you assume I want to parlez-vous with you? You Gretchen Franklin nosey matron type Does the Home Secretary have the barest faintest inkling of what's going down? I hear you Telephone Thing listening in I hear you Telephone Thing listening in The use of and your amug advertisements Of your tendril ocean bed achievements does not justify your abuse of privacy piracy act I hear you Telephone Thing listening in I do you Telephone Thing listening in How dare you assume I want to parlez-vous with you You Gretchen Franklin thing I hear you Telephone Thing listening in Sense you I hear you Telephone Thing listening in Sense you I hear you Telephone Thing listening in I hear you Telephone Thing listening in I hear you Telephone Thing listening in How dare you assume I want to parlez-vous with you? I'm tapped I hear you Telephone Thing listening in I HEAR YOU TELEPHONE THING
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Written by: JONATHAN RICHARD MORE, MARK EDWARD SMITH, MATT BLACK
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Background"Telephone Thing" is a song by the English post-punk band "The Fall". It was released as a single in 1990.
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Style and influenceThe track represents a sonic departure for The Fall. It sees them embracing a more dance-oriented approach influenced by Hip Hop and Acid House music.
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Chart PerformanceThe single charted at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart, serving as the lead single for The Fall's 13th studio album "Extricate".
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Musical Collaboration"Telephone Thing" features a distinctive production style due to the involvement of British production duo, Coldcut, who were known for their experimental approach and use of samples.
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Political InfluenceThe lyrics to "Telephone Thing" were allegedly influenced by lead singer Mark E. Smith's paranoia about phone-tapping and state surveillance.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Telephone Thing" is noted for being one of The Fall's most professional-looking; it features the band members performing the song in a ringing phone booth.
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ReceptionThe song has been well-received by fans and critics, with its combination of post-punk elements and electronic dance influences hailed as an example of The Fall's stylistic versatility.
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Album Contribution"Telephone Thing" is considered to be a standout track on its parent album "Extricate", which itself is viewed as a high point in The Fall's discography.
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Live PerformancesEven though Smith was known for frequently restructuring The Fall's lineup, "Telephone Thing" remained a constant feature in the band's live shows until his death in 2018.
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Lyrics InterpretationOn a wider level, "Telephone Thing" is thought to metaphorically speak to the common feeling of societal invasion of personal space.
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