Operator, well, could you help me place this call?
See, the number on the matchbook is old and faded
She's living in L. A. with my best old ex-friend Ray
Guy, she said she knew well and sometimes hated
Isn't that the way they say it goes?
But let' s forget all that
And give me the number if you can find it
So I can call just to tell them I' m fine and to show
I've overcome the blow, I've learned to take it well
I only wish my words could just convince myself
That it just wasn't real but that's not the way it feels
Operator, oh, could you help me place this call?
'Cause I can' t read the number that you just gave me
There's something in my eyes, you know it happens every time
I think about the love that I thought would save me
But isn't that the way they say it goes?
Well, let's forget all that
And give me the number if you can find it
So I can call just to tell them I'm fine and to show
I've overcome the blow, I've learned to take it well
I only wish my words could just convince myself
That it just wasn't real but that's not the way it feels
No, no, no, no, that's not the way it feels
Operator, well, let's forget about this call
There's no one there I really wanted to talk to
Thank you for your time
Oh, you've been so much more than kind
You can keep the dime
But isn't that the way they say it goes?
Well, let's forget all that
And give me the number if you can find it
So I can call just to tell them I'm fine and to show
I've overcome the blow, I've learned to take it well
I only wish my words could just convince myself
That it just wasn't real but that's not the way it feels
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: James J. Croce
Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels) lyrics © H&r Lastrada Music, R2m Publishing, Wingate-music Corp.
Buddy Bones: I will call both Cal.E. and the hotel where Ralph is staying in Ontario through the international operator. Then, I will telepathically plant the idea in Cal.E.’s head to say the word “bomb” when she hears a second voice after the operator. Then, I will disconnect both lines. The hotel desk clerk will be so worried that s/he will notify the police. They will suggest that the hotel evacuate every room. When Ralph gets outside, he will remember what his real mission is, and start looking for the loot. It is a fool-proof plan!
C.: Hello? Who is calling, please? Please state your name and business, and PLEASE stop panting into the phone.
Desk Clerk: Good evening, sir or madam. This is the Empty Arms Hotel in the heart of lovely downtown Ontario; Nigel speaking. How may I be of service to you and/or your loved ones on this spectacular evening?
B.B.: Just one more. Let’s see ”International operator.” Hmm, it would seem that no one uses operators anymore, and nobody wants to work right now, anyway. Since one can dial directly to another country with his or her cell phone, there is no demand for an international (or any other kind) of operator. Even if there were, there aren’t any people skilled in that vocation in this generation. THAT is why all these companies use call trees. They want YOU to do the work of a laborer. I would say that is taking food out of people's mouths, but there are other jobs going wanting for lack of a labor pool, and this problem can be solved electronically. Oh well, back to the old drawing board!
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