2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:

Telephone Lives by Anthony Bott

Lyrics

Lying in my bed
Thinking about what you said
You didn’t feel it on our time together
Need some space
I tell you what …..Whatever
Spent my time waiting for you
Doing things I didn’t want to do
Thought we were strong you and me forever
Shows how stupid I can be ……..Whatever
Lost all my mates because of you
You wouldn’t do what we wanted to do
You said they didn’t fit our look together
I tell you what …. Whatever
She called me on the phone heard that now I’m on my own
Wonders if I’d like a drink
Like to give me time to think
She says nothing lasts forever
I just say …. Whatever
She liked me but didn’t like to speak
Says my ex had a nasty streak
So we meet and had a laugh
She likes my jokes and takes my part
Is this one going to break my heart …….Whatever
Then you start ringing over again
It wasn’t me it was your pain
You didn’t mean the things you said
Good things should last for ever
When she stops I say …Whatever
Life’s too short for going back
Me and my lady are on the right track
Do your thing don’t be ringing me
Don’t keep saying we were meant to be
Telling me we were the best ever
I tell you what ….Whatever
The whole thing was built round you
Now I’m in to someone new
We laugh my mates take us together
You say it won’t be forever
I just say … Never say never

Author

Bio

I have not created song lyrics before.
Ive performed in bands for over 65 years.

Co-author(s)

Lyrics Competition Results

Emotional Impact:
11/ 20
Technical Skill:
8/ 20
Memorability:
7/ 20
Storytelling:
13/ 20
Imagery:
7/ 20
Total Score:
46/ 100
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