As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone
Conway Twitty Lyrics


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Hello
(Hello Loretta)
Darlin' I knew it was you
(Loretta there's something)
(I just got to tell you)
Oh please tell me what to do
(I don't really know how to say this)
(But I want to tell you that I)

You gave me the will to go on
As soon as I picked up the phone
(No no you don't understand Loretta)
(I'm trying to tell you that I)
The talk is around that we're through
(Yeah I know I've heard it too)
Oh darling tell me what to do

(But that's just it that's what)
(I'm trying to tell you I want to tell you that)
I knew you'd tell me they were wrong
As soon as I picked up the phone
(Oh but it's true they're not wrong)
Oh no
(I'm sorry Loretta)
Oh no
I can't believe that it's true

(I'm sorry Loretta I'm really really sorry)
Oh no oh no I can't believe that we're through
(I know you know that I never thought)
(It would come to this)
You tell me it's over and done

(I really thought that I loved you)
(And you know that)
You say that you've had all your fun
(You've just got to believe me
(That I never meant to hurt you)
But I can't believe you've been gone

(This is the hardest thing)
(That I've ever had to do and it hurts me too)
As soon as I hang up the phone
(Yeah I'll be gone)




As soon as I hang up the phone
(Goodbye Loretta)

Overall Meaning

As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone is a duet song by Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, released in 1974. The song depicts a phone conversation between a couple who has gone through a lot of rumors and are now at the point of separating. From the beginning of the song, Loretta doesn’t seem comfortable with the conversation and is trying to figure out the words from the caller. The lines ‘You gave me the will to go on, as soon as I picked up the phone’ shows the impact Loretta had on her lover, probably during the happy moments of their relationship. However, her lover is trying to convey a bad message, but he doesn’t know how to break it to her. He informs her of the rumors that have been circulating and confirms their breakup, but it is clear that Loretta is taken by surprise at the news. She begs him to change his mind, but it seems as though he has made up his mind.


The song is filled with different emotions, including the desire to hold on, the pain of heartbreak, and emotional turmoil. The conversation shows how people can be disconnected in their thoughts and feelings at different points in a relationship. The song speaks to the timeless theme of love, loss, and the delicate nature of relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello
The singer answers the phone call.


(Hello Loretta)
The singer greets Loretta on the phone.


Darlin' I knew it was you
The singer recognizes Loretta's voice.


(Loretta there's something)
The artist has something important to say to Loretta.


(I just got to to tell you)
The artist feels a sense of urgency to share their news with Loretta.


Oh please tell me what to do
The singer seeks Loretta's guidance and advice.


(I don't really know how to say this)
The singer struggles to find the right words to tell Loretta their news.


(But I want to tell you that I)
The artist is determined to share their news, despite the difficulty.


You gave me the will to go on
The artist acknowledges that Loretta has been a source of strength and inspiration in their life.


As soon as I picked up the phone
The artist immediately feels reassured by Loretta's presence on the other end of the line.


(No no you don't understand Loretta)
The singer realizes that Loretta may have misunderstood their news.


(I'm trying to tell you that I)
The artist attempts to clarify their news to Loretta.


The talk is around that we're through
The singer knows that there are rumors about their relationship ending.


(Yeah I know I've heard it too)
Loretta confirms that she is aware of the rumors as well.


Oh darling tell me what to do
The singer still seeks Loretta's guidance and support.


(But that's just it that's what)
The artist tries to explain the truth of the situation to Loretta.


(I'm trying to tell you I want to tell you that)
The artist emphasizes their sincere desire to be honest with Loretta.


I knew you'd tell me they were wrong
The singer trusts Loretta's judgment and believes she will contradict the rumors.


Oh no
The singer realizes that the rumors are true.


(I'm sorry Loretta)
The artist apologizes to Loretta for the end of their relationship.


Oh no oh no I can't believe that we're through
The artist is devastated by the news and struggles to accept it.


(I know you know that I never thought)
The artist reassures Loretta that they never intended for the relationship to end.


(It would come to this)
The singer expresses their disbelief that the relationship has ended.


You tell me it's over and done
Loretta confirms that the relationship is truly over.


(You've just got to believe me)
The singer pleads with Loretta to trust their sincerity.


(That I never meant to hurt you)
The singer expresses regret for any pain they may have caused Loretta.


But I can't believe you've been gone
The singer still struggles to accept that Loretta is no longer in their life.


(This is the hardest thing)
The artist acknowledges the difficulty of accepting the end of a relationship.


(That I've ever had to do and it hurts me too)
The artist emphasizes the pain they feel and the difficulty of the situation.


As soon as I hang up the phone
The singer recognizes that the conversation has ended and they must move on.


(Yeah I'll be gone)
The singer confirms that they will leave Loretta's life now that the relationship is over.


As soon as I hang up the phone
The artist repeats that they must leave now that the conversation has ended.


(Goodbye Loretta)
The artist says farewell to Loretta as they end the call.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CONWAY TWITTY

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Comments from YouTube:

@nashoneypot9482

35 years old and 2024 and these are the only music I listen

@perkypokey

I know right? This music is just so pleasing to the soul.

@perkypokey

Conway and Loretta were undoubtedly one of the greatest Country duos of their time. George Jones and Tammy Wynette were also great together.

@williamlidster5850

The power In Loretta’s voice was incredible!
When country music was great!

@patriciadimaggiosiergiej92

I love this song. Loretta‘s voice is so powerful and soulful. This is the kind of country music I like to hear. ❤

@Vector_Ze

They're both gone now.
R.I.P. Loretta

@onrywaymore104

We'll never forget her though; she was truly one of a kind

@Nurse66

This song is so sad but so real!!!! I’ve been there!!!!!😢😢😢😢

@madelynolivier3469

Me too...

@hipsterracoon2159

Now they are dueting in heaven once again....

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