Wrong Number
Neville Lyrics
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Hoping that it's you, I'm scared to death
Phone went ring, my crippled heart cried
Let it be you, on the line
Then a voice say hello, can I speak to Joe?
Wrong number, I'm sorry, good bye
Pity the fool who loves you so
The phone rang once again,
My heart skipped a beat
Must be you, this is my belief
Then the voice on the other end
Say can I speak to Ben?
Wrong number, I'm sorry, good bye
I live simply on the memory
Of your love that was once for me
Come back my darling please
And set my heart at ease
Then a voice say hello,
Darling you know I love you so
Hold on baby, 'til I tell these blues good bye
'Til I tell these blues good bye
The lyrics in Neville's song Wrong Number convey the feeling of hope and disappointment that comes with waiting for someone to call. Every time the telephone rings, the singer holds their breath, hoping it's the one they love, but ultimately it turns out to be a wrong number. The fear and desperation in their voice is palpable as they cry out for their lover to come back and set their heart at ease.
The chorus warns of the dangers of finding out that your ex-lover has found someone new. The singer begs for mercy, asking that they not be told if their old flame has moved on. The song ends on a hopeful note with the singer hearing a voice on the phone that may be their love. They are told to hold on until the blues are gone, and to wait for a time when they can tell them goodbye.
The song captures the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for someone to call, hoping for the best, and the fear of the worst. The heartache and desperation in the lyrics make it relatable to anyone who has ever waited for a call from someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time the telephone rings I hold my breath
I anxiously wait for your call every time the phone rings
Hoping that it's you, I'm scared to death
I'm afraid that it might not be you who's calling
Phone went ring, my crippled heart cried
My heart starts racing when the phone rings
Let it be you, on the line
I hope it's you who's calling
Then a voice say hello, can I speak to Joe?
At last, someone answered, hoping it's you speaking
Wrong number, I'm sorry, good bye
But it's not you, it's a wrong number, so I have to say goodbye
Pity the fool who loves you so
I feel sorry for anyone who loves you like I do
If you found someone new, don't let me know
I cannot bear the thought of you finding someone new
The phone rang once again, My heart skipped a beat
My heart races again as the phone rings
Must be you, this is my belief
I believe it must be you who's calling me this time
Then the voice on the other end Say can I speak to Ben?
But it's not you, it's another wrong number
Wrong number, I'm sorry, good bye
I have to say goodbye to my hopes of hearing from you
I live simply on the memory Of your love that was once for me
I only have memories of your love that was once mine
Come back my darling please And set my heart at ease
I wish you would come back to me and make me feel at ease again
Then a voice say hello, Darling you know I love you so
Finally, it's you, and you're declaring your love for me
Hold on baby, 'til I tell these blues good bye
But I have to hold on, as you need to deal with some issues first
'Til I tell these blues good bye
You need to sort out your problems before we can be together again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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