Dan the Dancer

About Dan the Dancer

"Dan the Dancer" seems to be about the struggle to open up and be vulnerable with someone, especially when you have a secret passion that you are afraid to share. The song appears to be about a man named Dan who is shy and reserved, but has a secret passion for dancing. The first verse describes Dan as someone who is stretched thin by the responsibilities of everyday life and holds onto them with one hand while smiling and letting the other hand go. Despite this, Dan likes a girl and enjoys spending time with her. .

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About this song

Credited to

Mitski

Album

Puberty 2 · Track 2 of 11

Released

June 17, 2016

Duration

2:25

On Last.fm

319,163 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Puberty 2