This night is against my rules.
I do most of my writing at night.
I am grabbing at the telephone dial,
And I dial the eternal 071

"My dear girl, what’s your name? Toma?
Number seventy two", I wait with baited breath,
"It can’t be, try again, I’m sure that they’re home!
Now they’re answering. Hello, it’s me."

This night is against my rules,
I can’t sleep, I am begging you please hurry!
Why can’t you give me some credit on my token2
Like they give to preferred customers?"

"Listen, girl number seventy-two"
I can’t wait and my watch is broken!
Oh the devil take all the lines, I’m flying away tomorrow!
Now they’re answering. Hello, it’s me."