The song "He'll Have To Go" was originally performed by country music artist Ernest Tubb in 1960. It tells the story of a man who is longing for the affection of a woman who is currently with another man. The lyrics paint a picture of a phone conversation between the man and the woman, as they try to find a way to be together despite the obstacles. In the song, the man asks the woman to put her "sweet lips a little closer to the phone" so they can pretend to be alone together. He requests the jukebox to be turned down low to create a more intimate atmosphere. The man wants the woman to tell her current companion that he will have to leave, allowing them to finally be together. The man asks the woman to whisper and confess her true feelings for him. He questions whether her current partner holds her the way he does and urges her to make up her mind about their relationship. He needs to know if he should hang up the phone or if she will tell her companion that he has to go. The man realizes that the woman may not be able to openly express her affection for him while she is with another man. He wants a definitive answer from her, whether she wants to be with him or not, and reassures her that he will understand her decision. Overall, "He'll Have To Go" is a heartfelt plea from a man who desires the attention and love of a woman who is currently unavailable. The song captures the longing and uncertainty of unrequited love, with the hope that the woman will choose him in the end.
