Conway Twitty (1 September 1933 – 5 June 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, … Read Full Bio ↴Conway Twitty (1 September 1933 – 5 June 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was one of the United States' most successful artists of the 20th century. Twitty had the most singles (55) reach Number 1 on various national music charts. Conway Twitty's across the board totals were greater than that of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, and Garth Brooks. Most notably known as a country music singer, Twitty also enjoyed success in early Rock and Roll, R&B, and Pop music (among other genres). He teamed up with Loretta Lynn to form one of country music's most successful business partnerships.

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.)

Darling You Know I Wouldn't Lie
Conway Twitty Lyrics

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Here I am late again for the last time
And like I promised I just told her goodbye
Please believe me for this time, it's really over
And darling you know I wouldn't lie

Didn't I come and tell you about her
How temptation lured she and I
But now I know it was only fascination

And darling you know I wouldn't lie

I had to led her down easy as slow as I could
After all she's got feelings too
But it took a little longer than I thought it would
But this time she knows we're really through

She wanted to hold me forever
And this lipstick shows her final try

And these tears on my shoulders are provin' that she failed
And darling you know I wouldn't lie

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Conway Twitty's song "Darling You Know I Wouldn't Lie" portray a situation where the singer, who has been repeatedly unfaithful, is finally ending a relationship with someone he had been involved with. The singer expresses remorse and emphasizes that this time, the breakup is genuine and promises to be truthful.

The lyrics convey a sense of regret and a sincere desire to make amends for past mistakes. The singer acknowledges that he previously came to his current partner and confessed about the other person involved, describing it as a result of temptation and fascination. However, he now realizes that these feelings were fleeting and not genuine. He mentions trying to let the other person down gently, taking more time than expected, but ultimately, the other person understands that it is truly over between them. The tears shed by the other person highlight their failed attempt to make the singer stay, while the singer reassures his partner that he is being honest this time and would not lie about their relationship ending.

Overall, the lyrics convey a message of remorse, a genuine desire for a fresh start, and a promise to be faithful and honest going forward. It highlights the complexity of relationships, the struggle to overcome temptation, and the importance of trust and communication.

Darling You Know I Wouldn't LieConway Twitty Lyrics

Darling You Know I Wouldn't Lie
Conway Twitty Lyrics