" Man from Reno " is a song written by musician and composer Goran Bregović with lyrics by American singer-songwriter Scott Walker in 1993. Bregović composed the rest of the film's score. The song was recorded and released by Bregović and Walker for the 1993 French comedy film Toxic Affair, directed by Philoméne Esposito. Lyrics to 'Man from Reno' by Walkabouts. If I could lose, If you could choose For this next Dance you might choose me I ain't no pussy with the blues Just step out on the floor and see