Oh I'm Sorry But There's No One on the Line

What does today's song even mean?  I had no clue back in 1982 and don't have much of an idea in 2012 some 30 years later.  With the horn section of Earth, Wind, and Fire backing the group, here is Genesis with their 1982 hit "Paperlate"...

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Lyrics | Genesis lyrics - Paperlate lyrics

"Paperlate"
Single by Genesis
from the album 3 X 3
B-side	You Might Recall
Released	May 15, 1982
Recorded	May-June 1981
Genre	Pop rock
Length	3:20
Label	Charisma (UK)
Writer(s)	Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford
Producer	Genesis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak:  #32