Hanging On The Telephone
Blondie · Blondie Collection Disc 1
I'm in the phone booth, it's the one across the hall
If you don't answer, I'll just ring it off the wall
I know he's there, but I just had to call
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
I heard your mother now she's going out the door
Did she go to work or just go to the store
All those things she said, I've chosen to ignore
Oh why can't we talk again
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
It's good to hear your voice you know it's been so long
If I don't get your calls then everything goes wrong
I want to tell you something you've known all along
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
I had to interrupt and stop this conversation
Your voice across the line gives me a strange sensation
I'd like to talk when I can show you my affection
Oh, I can't control myself
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Hang up and run to me
If you don't answer, I'll just ring it off the wall
I know he's there, but I just had to call
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
I heard your mother now she's going out the door
Did she go to work or just go to the store
All those things she said, I've chosen to ignore
Oh why can't we talk again
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
It's good to hear your voice you know it's been so long
If I don't get your calls then everything goes wrong
I want to tell you something you've known all along
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
I had to interrupt and stop this conversation
Your voice across the line gives me a strange sensation
I'd like to talk when I can show you my affection
Oh, I can't control myself
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Hang up and run to me
Hanging On The Telephone
Released on Blondie's 1976 album *Parallel Lines*, "Hanging On The Telephone" stands as a quintessential example of the new wave movement. The track features Debbie Harry's iconic vocals and a driving, rhythmic guitar line that became a signature of the band's sound. As one of Blondie's most recognizable hits, the song captures the energy of late 1970s pop-rock while showcasing the group's ability to blend punk attitude with melodic sensibility. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's significant influence on modern music and their status as pioneers of the genre.