Six numbers, one more to dial Before I'm before you I tried to call,'been busy all night Gave up waiting at daylight Excuse me, Ms. Busybody Could you pencil me in when you can? Though we both know that the worst part about it Is I would be free when you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you'll make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man on the side One of the many, but one of the few To stand back and wait for Excuse me, Ms. Busybody Could you pencil me in when you can? Though we both know that the worst part about it Is I would be free when you wanted me I fell in love with the dream that I built of you Playing the part of the queen Taking my own advice, I'm giving up tonight Good luck to you and the king Excuse me, Ms. Busybody Could you pencil me in when you can? Though we both know that the worst part about it Is I would be free when you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you'll make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man on the side