Hold the Line
Hold the Line of Love: A Song of Longing and Loyalty
Lyrics
Baby hold the line, I'm so far away
Baby, maintain the connection (on the phone), I am far away
I've put in a hundred dimes, just to hear your voice say
I've spent a considerable amount of money (using dimes in a payphone) just to hear you speak
Honey I'm missing you, I'm coming down with the flu
Expressing the longing for the person, possibly feeling unwell (metaphorically "coming down with the flu") due to missing them
But I'm coming home good this time
Despite past issues, the singer assures that they will return positively this time
So baby hold the line
Again urging the person to maintain the connection (on the phone)
Your girlfriend called and your bookie friend dropped by
Informing about others who are seeking money from the person
They both need cash, ole Louis said gonna dash
Reference to someone named Louis who intends to leave or escape
But honey I'm so alone stuck here with this damn phone
Feeling isolated and alone, stuck with the phone, unable to physically be there
But I won't be there for you this time
The singer won't be physically present despite the troubles mentioned
Oh baby hold the line
Repeated urging to maintain the phone connection despite absence
Yeah baby hold the line
Reiteration of the plea to maintain the connection
No matter how hard we try
Despite efforts, some things are destined to be lost and not found again
Some things we lose we need find
Reflecting on the inevitability of losing certain things
But baby you gotta hold the line
Reiterating the plea to maintain the connection despite the inevitable losses
Baby don't you hang up, you know I hate to hear you cry
Requesting the person not to disconnect, as hearing them cry is distressing
& I just gotta get some sleep, I don't want nightmares tonight
The singer needs rest and hopes the person won't experience distressing dreams
And you'll feel better in the morning, and not so ragged and torn
Assurance that things will improve in the morning, and the person won't feel as emotionally drained
Between your heart and your mind
Describing the emotional conflict between the heart and mind of the person
Oh baby hold the line
Repeated plea to maintain the connection despite the emotional turmoil
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