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Hound Dog Man
Fabian Lyrics


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Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man

I'm gonna get me an ol' hound dog
I'm gonna let 'im lead the way
Then I'm gonna turn 'im loose
We'll go huntin' every day
That's the kind of life for me
There's one thing I wanna be, and that's a
Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man

I'm wanna get up in the mornin'
a-Yeah, with the risin' sun
I'm gonna stay right on that trail
Till the day is done
I think I am old enough
I'm young in years but I'm mighty tough, a-like a
Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man

I'm lookin' for a girl who'll be waitin' when I come home
She's gonna meet me with a kiss
She's gonna be one pretty miss
And every time I go, she gonna miss-a me more and more
She's gonna have a tear in her eye, the time's gonna pass so slow

That's the kind of life for me
a-There's one thing I wanna be, and that's a
Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man

And every time I go, she gonna miss-a me more and more
She's gonna have a tear in her eye, the time's gonna pass so slow

That's the kind of life for me
a-There's one thing I wanna be, and that's a
Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man
Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man
Hound dog man
Hound dog man

Overall Meaning

The song "Hound Dog Man" by Fabian is about a young man who aspires to live a carefree life like that of a hound dog. He desires freedom and adventure, spending his days hunting with his faithful hound dog. He believes this is the life for him and that being a hound dog man is what he wants to be. The singer also imagines having a loving girlfriend waiting for him at home, who will miss him dearly while he is gone on his adventures.


The lyrics are upbeat and convey a sense of excitement for the simple things in life. The singer's desire to be a hound dog man shows a longing for a life of adventure, and the hunt becomes a metaphor for his pursuit of happiness. Furthermore, the song expresses a desire for a loving and supportive partner, showcasing the singer's softer side.


Line by Line Meaning

Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man
I aspire to lead a carefree life, where being a hound dog man is my ultimate goal


I'm gonna get me an ol' hound dog
I will get a loyal companion, an old hound dog, to accompany me on my adventures


I'm gonna let 'im lead the way
I will follow my hound dog's lead, trusting his instincts


Then I'm gonna turn 'im loose
I will let him free to do what he loves best - hunting


We'll go huntin' every day
We will indulge in our favorite activity, hunting, every day without fail


That's the kind of life for me
This is my dream way of living my life, free and adventurous


There's one thing I wanna be, and that's a Hound dog man, hound dog man
I have only one desire - to be a carefree hound dog man, and nothing else will suffice


I'm wanna get up in the mornin', a-Yeah, with the risin' sun
I want to wake up early morning, when the sun is just beginning to shine


I'm gonna stay right on that trail, Till the day is done
I will follow the scent and trails all day long, without tiring out


I think I am old enough, I'm young in years but I'm mighty tough, a-like a Hound dog man, hound dog man
Though young, I consider myself mature and resilient enough to take on the challenges of being a hound dog man


I'm lookin' for a girl who'll be waitin' when I come home
I'm hoping to find a girl who loves and supports me, and eagerly waits for me to return home every day


She's gonna meet me with a kiss, She's gonna be one pretty miss
When I come home, my girlfriend will greet me with a kiss and make my day with her beauty


And every time I go, she gonna miss-a me more and more, She's gonna have a tear in her eye, the time's gonna pass so slow
Whenever I'm away from her, it will make her miss me more and more, and the time will seem to pass slowly for her


That's the kind of life for me, a-There's one thing I wanna be, and that's a Hound dog man, hound dog man
This kind of life, where I have a loyal hound dog and a loving girlfriend waiting for me at home, is all I wish for


Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man
Reiterating my desire to be a carefree hound dog man


Hound dog man, hound dog man, I wanna be a hound dog man
Repeating my ambition again


Hound dog man
Referring to myself in my aspiration to be a hound dog man


Hound dog man
Again, reminding myself of my ultimate goal




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOC POMUS, MORT SHUMAN

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