Discover the story of the song > Hanging On The Telephone – Blondie

The protagonist is calling her romantic partner from a phone booth and is worried that they might not answer. She overhears her partner's mother leaving and wonders if she went to work or to the store. The protagonist wants to talk to her partner and express her feelings, but feels frustrated when the conversation gets interrupted. She begs her partner not to leave her hanging on the telephone and to come see her instead.