Telephone Line (Live) Lyrics
Electric Light Orchestra Part II
Lyrics
Hello, how are you? Have you been alright?
Through all those lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely nights
That's what I'd say, I'd tell you everything
If you'd pick up that telephone, yeah yeah yeah
Hey, how you feelin'? Are you still the same?
Don't you realize the things we did, we did
Were all for real, not a dream? And I just can't believe
They've all faded out of view, yeah yeah yeah
Doowop dooby doo doowop, doowah doolang
Blue days, black nights, doowah doolang
I look into the sky
The love you need ain't gonna see you through
And I wonder why
The little things you planned ain't coming true
Oh oh, telephone line, give me some time
I'm living in twilight
Oh oh, telephone line, give me some time
I'm living in twilight
Okay, so no one's answering
Well, can't you just let it ring a little longer, longer, longer, longer, oh
I'll just sit tight through shadows of the night
But let it ring for evermore, yeah yeah yeah, oh oh
Doowop dooby doo doowop, doowah doolang
Blue days, black nights, doowah doolang
I look into the sky
The love you need ain't gonna see you through
And I wonder why
The little things you planned ain't coming true
Oh oh, telephone line, give me some time
I'm living in twilight
Oh oh, telephone line, give me some time
I'm living in twilight
Oh oh, telephone line, give me some time
I'm living in twilight
Oh oh, telephone line, give me some time
I'm living in twilight
Song & Lyrics Facts
Electric Light Orchestra Part II's "Telephone Line" is a live version of the classic song originally released in 1976 on their album A New World Record. Written by Jeff Lynne, it was performed by ELO Part II and features lead vocals by Kelly Groucutt.
The single was released as part of the band's Live at Wembley '78 video release in 1979. It peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. The track has become one of the most recognizable songs from Electric Light Orchestra due to its memorable melody and lyrics. The lyrics tell a story of a man trying to make a long-distance call to his lover who he misses terribly. With its timeless message of longing for connection, "Telephone Line" remains a fan favorite.