Story Behind The Song
This is a tongue-in-cheek look at cell phone addiction, done in a smooth, R&B/Jazz/Rock sound with Steely Dan's Classic Rock sound influences.
Song Description
As a life-long Steely Dan fan, this song is my homage to their smooth Jazz-R&B-Rock sound. Featuring percussive rhythms, vocal harmonies, Fender Rhodes and a nasty-wah sound on the guitar improv during an extended fade. The song hints at the dangers of being so lost in technology that you lose the reality that's around you. All told in a comedic fashion, so as not to offend!
| Song Length |
5:07 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic, R & B - Soul |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Cool |
Subject |
Addiction, Telephone |
| Similar Artists |
Steely Dan, Steve Lukather |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
I get no satisfaction from social inter-action.
I'm not a fan of the plan to hang with the dudes and ladies.
I never liked a crowded room, reminds me of a sonic boom
or the backfire of a 2017 Mercedes.
I've never needed face-to-face to feel like I have found my place.
My best company is my hand-held technology.
One time I dated - I think it's overrated. Holding hands
was nice but I prefer to hold my device.
Some people say I'm missing, a human touch and kissing,
but with an internet connection I get lots of attention!
Don't worry that I have no friends, or
'bout my live-stream that never ends.
'Cause I'm never gonna be alone:
I've got my telephone. I've got my telephone.
I like to use Google Maps, and hundreds of my other apps
to navigate my way, day-to-day all around the planet.
I can use my camera. To take some pics of Tamara,
or maybe some other girl, I think she said her name was Janet.
Some people think I'm a freak, because I'd rather browse than sleep.
But let me tell you, I feel fine when I can live my life online!
Now don't you worry that I have no friends, or 'bout my
live-stream that never ends.
'Cause I'm never gonna be alone:
I've got my telephone. I've got my telephone.
Oh, I've got my telephone!
Yeah, got my telephone!