Discover the story of the song > Toledo – Burt Bacharach

The protagonist is feeling guilty for lying to his romantic partner and having an affair with another girl. He knows that if he confesses, his partner will be able to tell from his voice. He wonders if people in Toledo or Ohio know about places far away, like a Spanish citadel, but realizes that it's pointless to say he loves his partner or that the other girl didn't mean anything. His partner will be able to tell from his eyes that he's not truly sorry. In the end, the protagonist mentions some places they do have, like Florence, Alabama, but realizes it won't make a difference.