Discover the story of the song > The Man You’re Not – Dagoba

The song is about the protagonist's attraction to someone who is alluring and dangerous. They are drawn to this person's seductive ways, but also wary of their unpredictable behavior. The protagonist admits that they are not the man that their partner wants them to be, but is still willing to drink in their every word and stay under their spell. The lyrics also suggest that their partner may be manipulative and violent, as they try to keep the protagonist in a passive state and turn affection into aggression.