6060‒842
The 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 a woman named Tina who sees a phone number written on the wall in the bathroom stall that promises a good time. She fishes out a dime from her pocketbook to call the number, 6060-842, hoping for some excitement. The chorus repeats this phone number while the verses switch between Tina's attempts to call with no answer and the phone operator informing her that the number has been disconnected. The song ends unresolved with Tina repeatedly saying hello, hoping for someone to answer.
The lyrics in this song capture the cultural moment of the early 1980s when phone numbers could have names or catchy phrases associated with them. It also speaks to the experience of trying to make a connection with someone over the phone and experiencing disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
Tina went to the Lady's room
Tina went to the toilet
Saw written on the wall
She saw something written on the wall
"If you\'d like a very nice time
Just give this number a call"
On the wall was a phone number to call for 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 was 6060-842, and the person on the other end was waiting for someone to call
Tina reached in her pocketbook
Pulled out a thin dime
Dropped it in the phone slot
Prayin' she'd get the line
Tina searched her purse for a coin, found a thin dime, put it in the phone slot, and hoped she could make a call
Dial the number to call
Get no answer at all
Dime's in the slot
Ready to trot
She dialed the number but got no answer, and the dime was stuck in the phone
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
She kept trying to call the number all day but wasn't making any progress. She asked the operator for help and wondered what was wrong with the number
Operator said,
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
Your number's been disconnected
The operator informed her that the number had been disconnected
Hello?
I'm sorry
Hello?
I'm sorry
Hello?
I'm sorry
She kept trying to call but only reached a disconnected line, and apologized for her persistence
Lyrics © 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!!!😍
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@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.