He'll Have to Go
Bryan Ferry (with Roxy Music) Lyrics

Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone.
Come closer to the phone and give me the feeling of being together, even if we're not physically close.

Let's pretend that we're together, all alone.
Let's create a romantic atmosphere by pretending we're in a private space and no one else is around.

I'll tell the man to turn the jukebox way down low,
I'll request the person in charge to lower the volume of the music as we want to have a meaningful conversation.

And you can tell your friend there with you he'll have to go.
Inform your companion that this is a private conversation and he'll need to leave us alone.

Whisper to me, tell me do you love me true,
Softly speak to me and tell me if your feelings for me are genuine and strong.

Or is he holding you the way I do?
Is he holding you the same way I do and making you feel loved and secure?

Tho' love is blind, make up your mind, I've got to know,
Although love can be confusing, you need to come to a decision about me and let me know where we stand.

Should I hang up, or will you tell him he'll have to go?
Is it better for me to end this call or will you take the initiative to ask your companion to leave?

You can't say the words I want to hear while you're with another man,
It's not possible for you to express your love for me while you're with someone else.

If you want me, answer 'yes' or 'no,'
If you want to be with me, answer simply 'yes' or 'no'.

Darling, I will understand.
No matter what your answer is, I will accept it and understand your decision.