Dandy
Herman's Hermits Lyrics

Dandy, Dandy
The singer is addressing the character named Dandy.

Where you gonna go now?
The singer is asking Dandy where he plans to go next.

Who you gonna run to?
The singer is asking Dandy who he will turn to for help.

All your little life
The singer is suggesting that Dandy has always acted this way.

You're chasin' all the girls
The singer is pointing out that Dandy is pursuing every girl he sees.

They can't resist your smile
The singer is saying that Dandy's smile is irresistible to the girls.

Uh-hmm, they long for
The singer is implying that the girls desire what Dandy has.

Chattin' up the ladies
The singer is describing the way Dandy talks to the ladies.

Ticklin' their fancy
The singer is saying that Dandy is appealing to the ladies' interests.

Pourin' out your charms
The singer is suggesting that Dandy is using his charm to win the ladies over.

To meet your own demands
The singer is saying that Dandy is only doing this to satisfy himself.

And you turn it off at will
The singer is suggesting that Dandy is able to switch off his charm whenever he wants to.

Huh-oh, they long for
The singer is saying that the girls desire what Dandy has even though he only does it for himself.

Knockin' on the back door
The singer is saying that Dandy is going behind people's backs to get what he wants.

Climbin' through the window
The singer is describing how Dandy is sneaking around to get what he wants.

Hubby's gone away
The singer is saying that Dandy is taking advantage of the fact that someone's husband is not present.

And while the cat's away
The singer is using an idiom to suggest that Dandy is acting while the person who would disapprove is not present.

The mice are gonna play
The singer is suggesting that Dandy is one of the 'mice' who are playing around while the cat is away.

Uh-hmm, you low-down
The singer is calling Dandy deceitful.

Dandy, you know you're moving much too fast
The singer is saying that Dandy is acting recklessly.

And Dandy, you know you can't escape the past
The singer is suggesting that Dandy's actions will catch up with him eventually.

Look around you and see the people settle down
The singer is suggesting that Dandy needs to see how other people are behaving and settle down himself.

And when you're old and grey
The singer is predicting that Dandy will eventually become old and grey.

You will remember what they said
The singer is suggesting that Dandy will remember the advice he is being given by others.

That two girls are too many,
The singer is using an old saying to suggest that Dandy should not be with more than one girl at a time.

Three's a crowd and four you're dead
The singer is using another old saying to suggest that things become more dangerous the more people are involved in them.

When you gonna give up?
The singer is asking when Dandy will stop his behavior.

Are you feelin' old now?
The singer is suggesting that Dandy will eventually become too old to continue acting the way he does.

You always will be free
The singer is suggesting that Dandy will always have the freedom to keep acting this way.

And you need no sympathy
The singer is saying that Dandy does not deserve sympathy for his actions.

A bachelor you will stay
The singer is predicting that Dandy will remain unmarried.

And Dandy you're all right
The singer is saying that Dandy is doing fine, but is also suggesting that Dandy is not behaving in a way that will bring him happiness in the long-term.

You're all right
The singer is repeating the statement that Dandy is doing fine.