6060-842
B-52’s Lyrics
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Tina went to the Lady's room
Saw written on the wall
"If you'd like a very nice time
Just give this number a call"
It was 6060-842
6060-842
606 and I'm waitin' for you
Tina reached in her pocketbook
Pulled out a thin dime
Dropped it in the phone slot
Prayin' she'd get the line
It was 6060-842
606 and I'm waitin' for you
6060-842
606 and I'm waitin' for you
Dial the number to call
Get no answer at all
Dime's in the slot
Ready to trot
Uh, 6060-842
I've been tryin' all day
And I'm makin' no headway
Operator, what's wrong?
I dial stupid number all day long
Operator said,
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
Hello?
I'm sorry
Hello?
I'm sorry
Hello?
I'm sorry
The B-52’s’ song, 6060-842, tells the story of Tina, who discovered a phone number in the women's restroom while out on the town one night. The number was written on the wall with an invitation to call it for a good time. Intrigued by the invite, Tina quickly pulled out a dime to call the number but was unable to get through. However, she keeps trying throughout the day hoping to get in touch with the person on the other end of the line. The song ends with Tina receiving devastating news from the operator that the number is disconnected, bringing an end to her efforts.
6060-842 is a song that is open to interpretation, but it appears to depict loneliness and the search for companionship in the city. It is interesting to note that the phone number mentioned in the song is a real number, and it has been a source of mystery for years. Many people have dialed the number over the years, but the line is always busy. The mystery surrounding 6060-842 has only fueled its popularity, and it remains one of the B-52's most celebrated songs to date.
Line by Line Meaning
Tina went to the Lady's room
Tina went to the restroom
Saw written on the wall
Discovered some writing on the wall
"If you'd like a very nice time
Just give this number a call"
There was a phone number written on the wall with a message offering a good time
It was 6060-842
606 and I'm waitin' for you
6060-842
606 and I'm waitin' for you
The phone number advertised was 6060-842 and it was being repeatedly dialed by the singer in hopes of getting an answer
Tina reached in her pocketbook
Pulled out a thin dime
Dropped it in the phone slot
Prayin' she'd get the line
Tina put a dime in the phone slot and hoped the number would connect
Dial the number to call
Get no answer at all
Dime's in the slot
Ready to trot
The caller repeatedly dialed the number but wasn't getting an answer, even though the dime was already in the phone slot
Uh, 6060-842
I've been tryin' all day
And I'm makin' no headway
Operator, what's wrong?
I dial stupid number all day long
The caller has been attempting to dial 6060-842 all day but can't reach anyone. They call the operator to complain.
Operator said,
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
The operator informs the caller that the phone number they have been trying to reach has been disconnected.
Hello?
I'm sorry
Hello?
I'm sorry
Hello?
I'm sorry
The caller repeatedly tries to connect to 6060-842, but only gets apologies from the operator.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KATE PIERSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KEITH STRICKLAND, CINDY WILSON, RICKY WILSON
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@aceautonewportky
This was one of the best bands and never to be repeated. These songs were fun uplifting and inspiring. This will always be one of the best albums of all time. Name one bad song from it.... It was simple music yet space age futuristic. I dont care what any fool says, they are far too under appreciated.
@kylabotting
Yes! i totally agree with you...This is the best one of the best albums...ever! Their music never gets old...How i love The B52's!!!
@bradquery779
+David Hilton - u r 100% correct... this album is pure genius.. nothing even close before or after in this genre of music..
@barbarajester3244
David Hilton I just saw them Friday in Philadelphia and they did this song. I flipped. I also met Kate and Cindy backstage what super cool down to earth ladies. How are they not in the Rock n Roll Hall of fame is a mystery to me?
@doctorfeinstone6524
This album had a very sci-fi sound to it
@marriemitipelo7739
This band, for me was WAY out of my comfort zone, coming from an R&B, Soul, Gospel,pop wheel house! I LOVED them! Vibrant, New, and SO Different! Thank You B 52's for giving me something else to listen for!
@marcocruz4856
I've been looking for this song for 30 years 😥😥😥 ... finally I found it!!! 😍😍😍🙌😎🤙😅🍀🍻
@dinicadinicov7697
30 years???!!!!Congrats!!!😍
@zegumazim6107
hello ! the internet google and all that 30 years fart head 🤡💨🤓
@snakewhitcher4189
Durring the 1980s I had to use pay phones all the time. If you wanted to call somebody who wasn't local you needed a bag full of coins. 15 cents would do if it was a local call. I did prank calls. I called for help when I was dying, I talked to my dad for the last time.