More songs by Labi Siffre
Description
A phone call that smells of tea and slightly outdated wallpaper. A couple of words spoken in a low voice, and the day suddenly becomes warmer, as if someone turned on a lamp under a lampshade in the shower. A simple "hello" turns out to be more powerful than an entire concert, and boring working hours become more bearable if you know there's a voice out there you can wait all day to hear. Music is like writing a letter - unhurriedly, with a gentle smile and gratitude for the technology that can connect hearts through a wire. There's no drama in it, just a soft "thank you" for the opportunity not to be alone. Blessed be the phone, for turning an ordinary conversation into a small miracle.
Lyrics and translation
Original
It's nice to hear your voice again.
I've waited all day long, even wrote a song for you.
It's strange the way you make me feel with just a word or two. I'd like to do the same for you.
It's nice to hear you say hello, and how are things with you? I love you.
But very soon it's time to go, an office job to do while I'm here writing songs for you.
Strange how a phone call can change your day, take you away, away from the feeling of being alone.
Bless the telephone.
It's nice the way you say my name, not very fast or slow, just soft and low, the same as when you tell me how you feel.
I feel the same way too. I'm very much in love with you.
I'm very much in love with you.
English translation
It's nice to hear your voice again.
I've waited all day long, even wrote a song for you.
It's strange the way you make me feel with just a word or two. I'd like to do the same for you.
It's nice to hear you say hello, and how are things with you? I love you.
But very soon it's time to go, an office job to do while I'm here writing songs for you.
Strange how a phone call can change your day, take you away, away from the feeling of being alone.
Bless the telephone.
It's nice the way you say my name, not very fast or slow, just soft and low, the same as when you tell me how you feel.
I feel the same way too. I'm very much in love with you.
I'm very much in love with you.