Life line
10cc · bloody Tourists [1978]
Ten thousand miles away from someone
Ten thousand miles away from you
Who's your friend on the end of a telephone line
A telephone line's like a life line
You run me cool you run me hot love
You take me where I wanna be
Ship to shore, air to land
Seems it's always the same
I always end up with a lame brain
Dont' got talkin' in your sleep no
Don't go givin' it all away
Don't go walkin' in your sleep no
Don't go givin' it all away
Dont' got talkin' in your sleep no
Don't go givin' it all away
Don't go walkin' in your sleep no
You're ten thousand miles away
Livin' it up in the paradise
Don't make it right, don't make it wrong
When you know you've got a friend
who's at the other end
And a telephone line's like a life line
But a walk on the wire
It don't put out no fire
A telephone line's like a life line
Dont' got talkin' in your sleep no
Don't go givin' it all away
Don't go walkin' in your sleep no
Don't go givin' it all away
Dont' got talkin' in your sleep no
Don't go givin' it all away
Don't go walkin' in your sleep no
You're ten thousand miles away
When you wake you'll find me sleepin'
The clock don't stop when you're not here
But you know you've got a friend
Who's at the other end
And a telephone line's like a life line
A telephone line is a life line
Life line
Life line stands as a compelling song in the discography of 10cc, appearing on their 1978 album, The Original Soundtrack. During this period, the English art-rock group was known for blending sophisticated studio production with witty, narrative-driven songwriting. While the band had previously achieved massive commercial success with anthems like I'm Not In Love, their work in the late seventies often explored more complex, sometimes darker thematic territories. This recording showcases the group's continued mastery of layered harmonies and intricate arrangements that defined their signature sound. As part of a broader catalogue that includes hits such as Dreadlock Holiday and A Little Piece Of Heaven, Life line reflects the band's ability to maintain artistic integrity while navigating the shifting musical landscape of the era.