Six numbers one more to dial
Before I'm before you
And I tried to call, been busy all night
Gave up waiting at daylight

PRE-CHORUS
Excuse me, Mrs. 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
If you wanted me

CHORUS
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, one of the few
To stand back and wait for you

PRE-CHORUS
Excuse me, Mrs. 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
If you wanted me, if you wanted me

CHORUS
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
Life as the man on the side

I fell in love with a 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

PRE-CHROUS
Excuse me, Mrs. Busybody
Could you pencil me in when you can?
Though we both know that the worst part about it
Is I would be free if you wanted me
When you wanted me
Oh, when you wanted me

CHORUS
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, you know life as the man
Living life as the man on the side