Family Man Lyrics
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Lyrics
She had sulky smile
She took her standard pose as she presented herself
She had sultry eyes
She made it perfectly plain that she was his for a price
But he said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
And my bark is much worse than my bite"
He said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
If you push me too far, I just might"
She gave him her look
It would have worked on any other man around
He looked her up and down
She knew he couldn't decide if he should hold his ground
But he said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
And my bark is much worse than my bite"
He said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
If you push me too far, I just might"
She wore hurt surprise
As she rechecked her make-up to protect herself
Dropped her price and pride
She made it totally clear that she was his for a night
But he said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
And my bark is much worse than my bite"
He said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
If you push me too far, I just might"
She turned, tossed her head
Unlike her opening move, her final exit line
He waited much too long
But by the time he got his courage up, she was gone
And he screamed, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
And my bark is much worse than my bite"
He said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
If you push me too far, I just might"
He said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
And I don't think I want it tonight"
He said, "Leave me alone, I'm a family man
If you push me too far, I just might"
I'm a family man
If you push me too far, I-
I just might
Yeah
Song & Lyrics Facts
Daryl Hall & John Oates' "Family Man" is a song from their album H2O. The duo, known for their blend of rock, soul and pop music, wrote the song with songwriter Janna Allen.
The track features Daryl Hall on vocals and keyboards while John Oates provides guitar work and backing vocals. Other band members included Tom Wolk on bass and Mickey Curry on drums. The lyrics of "Family Man" explore themes of infidelity and the consequences of one's actions in relationships. It tells the story of a man who has everything he wants but can't resist the temptation of an affair. Despite his attempts to keep it hidden, eventually everything comes crashing down. The song's catchy melody coupled with its relatable message made it a hit among fans of 80s pop-rock.