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Introduction
Conway Twitty’s “I Don’t Want to Be with Me” captures that heavy-hearted moment when your own company becomes unbearable after losing someone you love. Released in 1968, this track showcases Twitty’s remarkable ability to convey emotional devastation through his smooth, distinctive vocals.
What makes this song so powerful is how it articulates that specific type of heartbreak where memories become tormentors. Twitty doesn’t just sing about missing someone—he explores the uncomfortable reality of being unable to escape your own thoughts. The song’s arrangement complements this emotional journey with understated instrumentation that lets his voice carry the emotional weight.
This track came during Twitty’s transition period from rock and roll to country music, demonstrating his versatility as an artist. While not as commercially successful as hits like “Hello Darlin'” or “It’s Only Make Believe,” it remains a touching example of his ability to connect with listeners through shared emotional experiences.
The next time you’re feeling that particular kind of loneliness, give this track a listen. Sometimes the most comforting thing is knowing someone else has felt exactly what you’re feeling—and Conway Twitty certainly did.
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Lyrics
People say, when I walk by
There he goes a lucky guy
He got a big long car, a lotta money too
But I don’t wanna be with me
If you’re not with me too
Fancy clothes, diamond rings
Pretty house, yeah, all these things
People say, “He can’t be blue”
But I don’t wanna be with me
If you’re not with me too
My fancy clothes, my diamond rings
Pretty house, yeah, all these things
I’d give them all up for you
‘Cause I don’t wanna be with me
If you’re not with me too
No, I don’t wanna be with me
If you’re not with me too