Partyline

Oh, the calls go whipping down the wire
Oh, what's their hurry there’s no fire
Oh, the party answering the other end
Oh, has a better party to attend

Why can't you take some time
Please don't pick up the other line
Why can’t you hold your plans
For me and not Mr. Shopping Mall

Oh, the streets are theft and murder friendly
Oh, they're home for criminals like me
Oh, that's how it feels since you won't come out
Oh, now I walk downtown with a hopeless thumb out

Oh, my unemployment runs out in May
Oh, til then I have a placе to stay
Oh, the cold as blazes nights are coming
Oh, I'm now a mastеr in the art of bumming

Why can't you commit yourself
To me tonight and no one else
Why'd you pick up the other line
And forget I'm here while I go out of my mind

Oh, there’s really not much more I can offer
Oh, I lack the capital to stop her
Oh, she is not the party girl kind
Oh, but she’s got another call on the line

It's getting cold and I should go back in
But I know she’s not done talking to him

Why don't you answer now
Oh, please pick up the other line now
Your answering machine works fine
You must know the other line is mine