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.)

She Needs Someone To Hold Her
Conway Twitty Lyrics

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Lord, she needs someone to hold her when she cries.

She packed her few belongings left a note and now she's gone
And I can't stand to think of her out there so all alone
As soon as she's gone far enough to know she's out of sight
She'll pull off the highway and she'll cry.

And she needs someone to hold her when she cries

Someone who really understands the way she feels inside
When her heart breaks the tears won't stop, no matter how she tries
And she needs someone to hold her when she cries.

I don't blame her for leavin' Lord, she didn't want to go
But she thinks I don't love her or need her anymore
I've driven her into a world as dark and cold as ice
With no one there to hold her when she cries.

And she needs someone to hold her when she cries
Someone who really understands the way she feels inside

And if she ever loves again I hope that she will find
Someone who'll always hold her when she cries

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Conway Twitty's "She Needs Someone to Hold Her" revolve around the theme of separation and the pain that comes along with it. The song is about a woman who leaves her partner because she feels unloved and unwanted. She takes her belongings and leaves a note behind, leaving her partner alone and worried about her. The singer of the song empathizes with her and hopes she finds someone who understands her pain and will be there for her when she needs them the most.

The chorus of the song is where the main idea is repeated: "she needs someone to hold her when she cries". The singer understands that the woman in the song needs emotional support and comfort during a difficult time. The lyrics suggest that when the woman cries, it is not just about the physical act of tears streaming down her face, but rather the emotional weight she carries within her that she needs to release. She needs someone who will be there to provide her emotional sanctuary in her moment of sorrow.

The lyrics go on to suggest that the singer was responsible for driving her partner away by not showing her enough love and affection. He understands that he has put her in a "world as dark and cold as ice" and that she has nobody to hold her when she cries. He hopes that she finds someone who can love her and hold her during her moments of weakness.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord, she needs someone to hold her when she cries.
The woman is in need of comfort and emotional support during a difficult time.

She packed her few belongings left a note and now she's gone
The woman left abruptly and without much notice, likely due to feeling unloved and unwanted.

And I can't stand to think of her out there so all alone
The singer is worried about the woman being alone and vulnerable.

As soon as she's gone far enough to know she's out of sight
The woman is likely trying to distance herself from her current situation and the pain she is feeling.

She'll pull off the highway and she'll cry.
The woman will likely seek privacy in order to express her emotions and cry.

And if she ever loves again I hope that she will find
The singer is acknowledging the possibility that the woman may move on and find love again.

Someone who'll always hold her when she cries
The woman needs someone who will support her emotionally and be there for her during difficult times.

I've driven her into a world as dark and cold as ice
The artist acknowledges that their behavior may have contributed to the woman feeling unloved and unwanted.

And she needs someone to hold her when she cries
The woman needs emotional support during a difficult time, and the artist acknowledges their role in making her feel alone and unsupported.

Someone who really understands the way she feels inside
The woman needs someone who can empathize with her emotional state and provide comfort and support.

When her heart breaks the tears won't stop, no matter how she tries
The woman is in a state of emotional turmoil and is struggling to contain her sadness and tears.

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