"Another Man Named Dan"

Writing these little commentaries on my song lyrics is a project that is interesting for me, but I’m not sure if it’s interesting for anyone else. I’ve been thinking more seriously lately about trying to make a career in writing. The advice that comes up over and over for aspiring writers is, not surprisingly, to write!

“If the desire to write is not accompanied by actual writing, then the desire is not to write.” - Hugh Prather

Another Man Named Dan

© 1994 Brian Hutzell

Here we go again

I thought he was my friend

But the more I see, it's clear to me he's got designs on you

I've been here before

Been booted out the door

To make room for a looney tune with an act so smooth

I had to move

Now the pain I felt that day is coming back my way

And once again I'm going to have to say

Another man named Dan has come into my life to take my woman away

Yes, a man named Dan has come into my life to take my woman away

Dan Number One was never my chum

But he seemed like a pretty nice guy

But I wondered why, when my girl went by,

He would never look me in the eye

He was looking at her; she was looking at him

I admit--it really hurt

Now there's you and Dan Number Two

And I helplessly watch you flirt

What are you trying to do?

You know how I feel about you

I'm beginning to think it's a game I'm bound to lose

Another man named Dan has come into my life to take my woman away

Yes, a man named Dan has come into my life to take my woman away

Here we go again

I thought you were my friend

But the more I see, it's clear to me he's reeling you in

I recognize the signs

The same evasive lines

It's all been done; I've heard the one about the other guy

And I'm not blind

But before you say goodbye

Look me in the eye

Don't be disappointed if I don't cry

Another man named Dan has come into my life to take my woman away

Yes, a man named Dan has come into my life to take my woman away