Hold On - Wishbone Ash

Checked in tonight, when I noticed the red light

Picked up the phone and I called the operator —

She said a lady left a name and a number

Hey, operator, don’t you think you could connect me?

I’ve been waiting for so long for her to call me

Hold on, I’ll try to put you through

Just hold on, I’ll try it again for you

Hold on, I’m just putting you through

I turned down the lights

I sat back and waited for an answer

Hope everything’s all right —

I wonder why she called and what she had to tell me

Hey, lady, are you sure this number’s right?

I tried all day and I tried all night.

Oh, no

Hold on, I’m trying to put you through

Hold on, I’ll try it again for you

Hold on, I’m just putting you through

Hold on, just hold on

Hold on, she’s putting me through

Five thousand miles is a long way from home

And I feel so cold being here on my own

All I need is the sound of your voice

To warm my soul and help me through the night

Hey, what can I do?

I’ve tried to reach you, but I can’t get through

I’ll just try it one more time —

Won’t you please clear the line?

Hey, operator, listen to me please —

I’m begging you on my bended knees

Hold on, I’m trying to put you through

Hold on, I’ll try it again for you

Hold on, I’m putting you through.

(Repeat)

She said,"Hold on. I’m getting through to you"

Hold on, I’m getting though to you

Hold on, long way from home

Hold on, I’m here on my own

Hold on, getting through to you