[Verse 1]
Six numbers, one more to dial
Before I'm before you
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
And we both know that the worst part about it is
I would be free 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

[Verse 2]
One of the many, and 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 the worst part about it is
I would be free 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
I said, life as the man on the side

[Bridge]
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, yeah

[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
I said, life as the man, oh
Life as the man on the side