As Soon As I Hang Up the Phone
Love's Last Call: Conway Twitty's Heartfelt Goodbye
Lyrics
Hello (hello Loretta) darlin' I knew it was you
Receiving a call from Loretta, expressing recognition.
(Loretta there's something I just got to tell you)
Loretta has something urgent to communicate.
Oh please tell me what to do
Seeking guidance or instruction.
(I don't really know how to say this but I want to tell you that I)
Expressing difficulty in conveying a message.
You gave me the will to go on as soon as I picked up the phone
Crediting Loretta for providing strength and motivation upon answering the phone.
(No no you don't understand Loretta I'm trying to tell you that I)
Attempting to communicate a significant message.
The talk is around that we're through (yeah I know I've heard it too)
Awareness of rumors about a breakup.
Oh darling tell me what to do
Seeking advice or direction in this challenging situation.
(But that's just it that's what I'm trying to tell you I want to tell you that)
Struggling to communicate the message, expecting Loretta to dispute the rumors upon hearing it.
I knew you'd tell me they were wrong as soon as I picked up the phone
Confidence in Loretta's assurance that the rumors are false upon receiving her call.
(Oh but it's true they're not wrong)
Contradicting the initial belief, acknowledging the truth of the rumors.
Oh no (I'm sorry Loretta) oh no I can't believe that it's true
Disbelief and shock at the confirmation of the breakup.
(I'm sorry Loretta I'm really really sorry)
Expressing deep regret and sorrow for the situation.
Oh no oh no I can't believe that we're through
Disbelief and denial regarding the end of the relationship.
(I know you know that I never thought it would come to this)
Unanticipated realization of the relationship's demise.
You tell me it's over and done
Confirmation of the relationship's termination.
(I really thought that I loved you and you know that)
Expressing past love for Loretta.
You say that you've had all your fun
Noting Loretta's statement about having enjoyed herself.
(You've just got to believe me that I never meant to hurt you)
Apologizing for unintentionally causing pain.
But I can't believe you've been gone
Struggling to accept Loretta's departure.
(This is the hardest thing that I've ever had to do and it hurts me too)
Expressing the difficulty and pain of the current situation.
As soon as I hang up the phone (yeah I'll be gone)
Confirming imminent departure after ending the call.
As soon as I hang up the phone (goodbye Loretta)
Bidding farewell to Loretta after ending the call.
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