Why Don't That Telephone Ring
Yearning in Silence: Tracy Byrd's Tale of Love and Longing
Lyrics
I had the operator call me back
I requested the operator to call me back
She said my phone is working fine
The operator assured me that my phone is in working order
I hear in Louisville it's almost dawn
I hear that in Louisville, it's almost dawn
But it's 2 a.m. Pacific time
Despite the local time being 2 a.m. in the Pacific time zone
I thought sure she would've called by now
I expected a call from someone about the exciting Los Angeles scene
To tell me all about that wild and crazy LA scene
Anticipating news about the wild and crazy LA lifestyle
Well, I know my number's in her book
My phone number is saved in her contact book
Why don't that telephone ring?
Questioning why the phone isn't ringing with her call
Don't she know I'm anxiously waiting
Expressing impatience and anticipation for her call
Longing for her long distance call
Longing for her long-distance call
I wish I knew what her silence is saying
Curious about the meaning of her silence
If my love means anything
Wondering if his love holds any significance to her
Why don't that telephone ring?
Reiterating the absence of the expected phone call
She's always had this distant dream
She has always had distant aspirations or dreams
I said, "Go make it come true
Encouraged her to pursue and fulfill those dreams
And you know whatever's in the cards
Assured her of support regardless of circumstances
I'll be right here for you"
Commitment to being there for her
But that's been too long ago
It has been a long time since she left
And now I just don't know
Uncertain if he still holds a place in her dreams
If I'm still a part of her dream
Questioning his continued significance in her life
If I ever cross her mind at all
Doubtful if he crosses her mind anymore
Why don't that telephone ring?
Reiterating the absence of her expected call
Don't she know I'm anxiously waiting
Expressing impatience and anticipation for her call (repeated)
Longing for her long distance call
Longing for her long-distance call (repeated)
I wish I knew what her silence is saying
Curious about the meaning of her silence (repeated)
If my love means anything
Wondering if his love holds any significance to her (repeated)
Why don't that telephone ring?
Reiterating the absence of the expected phone call (repeated)
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