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 Mrs. Busy Body 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, if you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man on the side One of the many, one of the few To stand back and wait for you Excuse me, Mrs. Busy Body 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, if you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man on the side I said, "Life as the man on the side." 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 I am the man on the side Hoping you make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man I said, "Life as the man..." I said, "Life as the man on the side."