Origin of Jenkins Stage Name--------- Jenkins felt that his real name wasn't marketable, and he changed his show business name in 1957. (Harold Lloyd Jenkins would always remain his legal name, however). Looking at a road map, he spotted Conway, Arkansas and Twitty, Texas. Thus, he went with the professional name of "Conway Twitty".[citation needed]
Alternatively, Jenkins met a Richmond, VA, man named W. Conway Twitty Jr. through Jenkins' manager in a New York City restaurant. The manager served in the army with the real Conway Twitty. Later, the manager suggested to Jenkins that he take the name as his stage name because it had a ring to it. The Richmond Conway Twitty subsequently recorded the song, "What's in a Name But Trouble," in the mid-1960s, lamenting the loss of his name to Jenkins. The flip side of the 45 RPM record was "The Purple, Purple People Eater, Eater." (The more well known version of Purple People Eater, however, now having sold over 100,000,000 copies, was recorded by Sheb Wooley.)
All I Have To Offer You Is Me
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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There's something you should know
About the years ahead and how they'll be
You'll be living in a world where roses hardly ever grow
'Cause all I have to offer you is me
There'll be no mansions waiting on the hill with crystal chandeliers
And there'll be no fancy clothes for you to wear
All I have to offer you is me
Sweetheart, I'll give you all my love in every way I can
But make sure that's what you want while you're still free
The only gold I have for you is in this wedding band
'Cause all I have to offer you is me
There'll be no mansions waiting on the hill with crystal chandeliers
And there'll be no fancy clothes for you to wear
Everything I have is standing here in front of you to see
All I have to offer you is me
All I have to offer you is me
The lyrics of Conway Twitty's "All I Have To Offer You Is Me" express a love that is not measured by status, wealth, or material things. Twitty sings to his sweetheart that before she commits to spending her life with him, she should know that he cannot offer her a life of luxury or convenience. He cautions her that the years ahead will not be easy, as life can be challenging and full of thorns. But despite all this, he promises to give her all his love in every way he can.
The song's lyrics have a timeless quality, offering a hopeful outlook on love that transcends material possessions. Twitty emphasizes that while he cannot promise her wealth or opulent living, he can promise her his devotion and love for her. The song's simplicity in both lyrics and melody provides a powerful message that true love is not bound by material things, giving the listener a sense of hope and redefining what true love means.
Overall, "All I Have To Offer You Is Me" is a song about honest love and devotion, conveying a message that love can transcend material possessions. Twitty's simplicity and sincerity make this song truly timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you take another step
Before you commit, there are things you should know.
There's something you should know
There are realities about our life together that I should tell you.
About the years ahead and how they'll be
I can't predict the future, but life may not always be easy.
You'll be living in a world where roses hardly ever grow
The world can be harsh and unforgiving sometimes.
'Cause all I have to offer you is me
I'm not wealthy or glamorous, but I'm offering you my love and commitment.
There'll be no mansions waiting on the hill with crystal chandeliers
We won't live in luxury or have material abundance.
And there'll be no fancy clothes for you to wear
We won't be able to afford extravagant things.
Everything I have is standing here in front of you to see
I have nothing to hide; I'm being upfront with you about our situation.
Sweetheart, I'll give you all my love in every way I can
I'll devote myself to loving you and making you happy in every way I can.
But make sure that's what you want while you're still free
I want you to be sure because once we're married, things will be different.
The only gold I have for you is in this wedding band
I can't give you riches, but I'll give you my loyalty and commitment through marriage.
'Cause all I have to offer you is me
I'm not much, but everything I am, I offer to you wholeheartedly.
There'll be no mansions waiting on the hill with crystal chandeliers
We won't have it easy, and we certainly won't be rich.
And there'll be no fancy clothes for you to wear
We won't be able to indulge in expensive fashion or accessories.
Everything I have is standing here in front of you to see
I'm not hiding anything, and I'm showing you all that I have to offer.
'Cause all I have to offer you is me
I may not be rich or famous, but I have love to give and a commitment to make.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dallas Frazier, Arthur Owens Sr.
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