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.)
I See The Want In Your Eyes
Conway Twitty Lyrics
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It's plain to see that you've already got a man
I can tell you're not about to fall for any of my lines
I see the want to in your eyes
Deep in your smile there's a quiet, soft desire
Like the ember of a once raging fire
You know I could light that fire again
I see the want to in your eyes
How strong is a band of gold
Is it strong enough to hold
When a love has grown cold
And a woman wants a love, sweet and warm
How many women just like you have silent schemes
How many men like me do they sleep with in their dreams
You can stay or you can go and although I sympathize
I still see the want to in your eyes
I see the want to in your eyes
In Conway Twitty's song "I See The Want In Your Eyes," the singer is addressing a woman who he believes is in a committed relationship with someone else. Despite the fact that she is wearing a diamond ring, he can see a desire to be with him in her eyes. He compares this desire to an ember of a once raging fire, suggesting that the woman's attraction to him may have existed in the past but has since been rekindled. The singer acknowledges that he knows it isn't wise to pursue a woman who is already committed to someone else, but he still sees the want in her eyes.
The lyrics explore the concept of infidelity and the desire for a love that is sweet and warm. The singer questions the strength of the woman's commitment to her partner, wondering how strong a ring of gold can be in the face of a love that has grown cold. He also alludes to the idea that there may be many other women like her who silently yearn for something more, and many men like him who dream of being with those women.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a complicated love triangle, with the singer caught in the middle of a situation that he knows is morally questionable. Despite this, he cannot help but be drawn in by the woman's eyes, which betray a desire that may be too strong to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the sparkling little diamond on your hand
I can see that you're already taken by the wedding ring on your finger
It's plain to see that you've already got a man
It's obvious that you're in a committed relationship with someone else
I can tell you're not about to fall for any of my lines
I can sense that you're not easily swayed by my attempts to win you over
I see the want to in your eyes
Despite your commitment, I can see the desire for something more in your eyes
Deep in your smile there's a quiet, soft desire
Behind your smile there's a subtle longing for something else
Like the ember of a once raging fire
Like a small spark from a fire that was once burning fiercely
You know I could light that fire again
You are aware that I have the ability to reignite that passion within you
You know it isn't wise
However, you understand that it would not be a wise decision to act on those desires
How strong is a band of gold
How much strength does a golden wedding band truly hold
Is it strong enough to hold
Is that bond powerful enough to withstand temptation
When a love has grown cold
When the love between two people has faded away
And a woman wants a love, sweet and warm
When a woman desires a love that is affectionate and comforting
How many women just like you have silent schemes
How many other women, like yourself, have secret hopes and plans for something more
How many men like me do they sleep with in their dreams
How many other men, like me, do they imagine themselves being with in their dreams
You can stay or you can go and although I sympathize
You have the option to remain faithful or to give in to those desires, and I understand the struggle
I still see the want to in your eyes
Regardless of your choices, I can still see the desire for something more in your eyes
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WAYNE CARSON THOMPSON
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