Hung Up on You
Roy Orbison Lyrics


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Hooked on the touch of your hand, high on how you understand
Lost when you whispered "hello" ,something in your eyes said "don't go"

I just had to stay, couldn't go away from you, you knew what to do to get me
Hung up on you,hung up on you,hung up on you,hung up on you

You knew, the first time we met that I could never forget
You held me so close to you, I could never get over you

You were so aware how to make me care and keep me
Hung up on you,hung up on you,hung up on you,hung up on you

Yeah, you got me where you wanted me, I am where I really want to be
Hung up,hung up,hung up on you

I'm so hung up on you that I don't know what I would do without you
Oh it will take me forever to get enough of you and I can't help it if I'm




Hung up on you,hung up on you,hung up on you baby,hung up on you
Hung up on you,hung up on you...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Hung Up on You' by Roy Orbison describe how the singer feels completely ensnared and captivated by the person he is singing to. He is addicted to the physical touch of their hand, and the way they understand and connect with him. The first time they met, they knew they could never forget each other. The singer is lost in their presence, unable to resist or turn away when they whisper "hello" and he sees something in their eyes that convinces him to stay. He has become "hung up" on this person, stuck and unable to move on.


Throughout the song, it becomes apparent that the person being sung to has complete control over the singer. They are aware of how to make him care and keep him hooked. The singer is powerless and entirely willing to stay in this state, as he says "I am where I really want to be." Furthermore, the singer professes a love that is so strong and out of control that it will take him forever to get enough of the person he is singing to.


Overall, the lyrics express a sense of helplessness and addiction to love, and the feeling of being completely controlled by one person. The singer is enamored with this person and unable to move on, even if he wanted to.


Line by Line Meaning

Hooked on the touch of your hand, high on how you understand
Addicted to the feel of your touch and thrilled by how well you comprehend me.


Lost when you whispered 'hello', something in your eyes said 'don't go'
Confused when you greeted me with a whisper, and sensed that you didn't want me to leave based on what I saw in your eyes.


I just had to stay, couldn't go away from you, you knew what to do to get me
I had no choice but to remain with you, unable to leave your grasp. You were aware of how to keep me by your side.


Hung up on you, hung up on you, hung up on you, hung up on you
Completely enamored with you, deeply and emotionally attached to you, constantly thinking about you, and unable to move on from you.


You knew, the first time we met that I could never forget
You understood from the very beginning that I would never be able to forget about you.


You held me so close to you, I could never get over you
You embraced me so tightly that I could never distance myself from you emotionally.


You were so aware how to make me care and keep me
You were highly conscious of how to make me care and retain my attachment to you.


Yeah, you got me where you wanted me, I am where I really want to be
Yes, you succeeded in holding me where you wanted me, which is where I truly want to be.


I'm so hung up on you that I don't know what I would do without you
I'm so deeply enamored with you that I can't fathom what my life would be like without you in it.


Oh it will take me forever to get enough of you and I can't help it if I'm hung up on you, hung up on you, hung up on you baby, hung up on you
It will take me an eternity to get my fill of you, and I can't help but be hopelessly attached to you. I'm completely captivated by you, and I'm unable to break free from you.




Lyrics Β© Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, R-Key Darkus
Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison

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Comments from YouTube:

Gene Casey

Great drumming and bass playing.

Betty Calderley

Been one of my firm favourites since 1975 recording at the BBC live show.. I'm still hung up with Roy xx

nape jack

Amazing Roy!

irving darnley

one of roys best,,,,

Haley Chatman

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