Lyrics
I ain't been sleepin', I ain't been eatin'
I'm experiencing sleeplessness and loss of appetite.
I've been on pins and needles, waitin' by the phone
I'm anxiously waiting for a call, feeling restless and uneasy.
You better call me, you better call me
An urgent plea for the person to call.
I've been on pins and needles, waitin' by the phone
Continuing the anxiety and anticipation while waiting by the phone.
You better call me or I'll go crazy
Expressing the emotional distress and threat of losing composure if not contacted.
I ain't been tryin', I feel like dyin'
Feeling hopeless and without effort due to emotional pain.
I've been on pins and needles, waitin' by the phone
Reiterating the restless waiting state by the phone.
You better call me, you better call me
Repeating the urgent request for a call.
I've been on pins and needles, waitin' by the phone
Re-emphasizing the anxious waiting situation.
You better call me or I'll go crazy
Stating the potential mental instability if contact isn’t made.
I should've known when you said, "So long"
Regretting not realizing the significance of the earlier goodbye.
To run another telephone line
Suggesting attempting to establish another means of communication.
The operator told me said, "Joe, lay low
Advice received to remain low-key to prevent a breakdown.
Before you lose your mind"
Warning about the risk of losing sanity.
I should've known when you said, "So long"
Repeating the regret of not understanding the importance of the farewell.
To run another telephone line
Reiterating the idea of setting up another communication method.
The operator told me said, "Joe, lay low
Similar advice to maintain a low profile to prevent mental breakdown.
Before you lose your mind"
Reinforcement of the warning about potential mental instability.
I feel forsaken, my heart is achin'
Feeling abandoned and experiencing heartache.
I've been on pins and needles, waitin' by the phone
Continuing the anxious waiting state by the phone.
You better call me, you better call me
Repeating the urgent plea for contact.
I've been on pins and needles, waitin' by the phone
Re-emphasizing the restless waiting situation.
You better call me or I'll go crazy
Reiterating the potential mental instability without contact.
You better call me or I'll go crazy
Final warning about potential mental distress due to lack of communication.
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