“Man on the Side” while not particularly known by many John Mayer listeners, is one of the first songs John wrote at the start of his career. While not on any of his main studio albums, the song appears on his first live album, “Any Given Thursday” with an instrumental cover of “Lenny (Stevie Ray Va...
[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 Mrs. Busybody
Could you pencil me in when you can
Though we both know that the worst part about it
Is that I would be free when you wanted me
If you wanted me
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh
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
One of the few
To stand back and wait for you
[Pre-Chorus]
Excuse Mrs. Busybody
Could you pencil me in when you can
Though we both know that the worst part about it
Is that I would be free when you wanted me
If you wanted me
If you wanted me
[Chorus]
Oh, 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
[Verse 3]
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-Chorus]
Excuse Mrs. Busybody
Could you pencil me in
Though we both know that the worst part about it
Is that 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
You know, life as the man
Living life as the man on the side
Man On The Side was written by John Mayer.
Man On The Side was produced by John Alagia.
John Mayer released Man On The Side on Tue Feb 11 2003.