What is mr telephone man?

"Mr. Telephone Man" is a classic R&B and soul song by New Edition, released in 1984 as a single from their self-titled debut album. The song tells the story of a man trying to reach his girlfriend through the telephone, only to be met with an automated message saying that the number is no longer in service. Despite the frustrations of the situation, the man is determined to keep trying to reach his love. The song became a hit for New Edition, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has since become a popular choice for radio play and has been covered by other artists over the years.