Sold
Dan Mangan Lyrics


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I thought the suits had come for me
Found alternatives to honesty
Body and soul were bought and sold
Patented and out of reach

So I reach but it hurts, it kills, it screams
And it fills my heart with chills
And I take my pills
But I'm still tired of sleeping with the light on

But if it keeps the hair out of my eyes
Pack it up and send it home
For just one stab at the good life
That's enough and I'm sold

So I gave up all my wretched thoughts
And left them out for the less fortunate
And at the gates I'll skip the queue
Life's not living 'less you're sure to make it through

But now it hurts, it kills, it screams
And it fills my heart with chills
And I take my pills
But I'm still tired of sleeping with the light on

But if it keeps the hair out of my eyes
Pack it up and send it home
For just one stab at the good life
That's enough and I'm sold
Lord, I'm sold
Go on, pack me up, I'm sold

Go on, pack me up, I'm sold
Go on, pack me up, I'm sold
Go on, pack me up, I'm sold
Go on, pack me up, I'm sold
Go pack me up, I'm sold
Pack me up, I'm sold

If it keeps the hair out of my eyes
Pack it up and send it home




For just one stab at the good life
That's enough and I'm sold

Overall Meaning

The song "Sold" by Dan Mangan talks about the struggles of someone who has given up their own principles and beliefs to fit into societal standards. The opening lines "I thought the suits had come for me / Found alternatives to honesty" refers to how they believed they were being punished for daring to speak their mind and be honest, and so they gave in to the pressure of conformity. The line "Body and soul were bought and sold / Patented and out of reach" emphasizes how their identity has been taken over and owned by someone else, leaving them feeling helpless and out of control.


The chorus "But if it keeps the hair out of my eyes / Pack it up and send it home / For just one stab at the good life / That's enough and I'm sold" reflects the internal conflict of the singer, who has accepted the idea of sacrificing their own happiness for the sake of success. They still have some doubts whether the price they have paid is worth it, yet they choose to ignore those doubts to keep going.


The last few lines "Go on, pack me up, I'm sold / Go pack me up, I'm sold" is an acceptance of their new reality. They have given up their old selves, and there is no coming back. The song ultimately communicates the idea that success can come at a huge cost, and it's up to each individual to decide if it's worth it.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought the suits had come for me
I believed that I was about to be punished for something I did wrong.


Found alternatives to honesty
I searched for ways to deceive instead of being truthful.


Body and soul were bought and sold
I allowed myself to be used and manipulated for personal gain.


Patented and out of reach
I was controlled by others and unable to make my own decisions.


So I reach but it hurts, it kills, it screams
I try to escape my problems but they continue to cause me pain and distress.


And it fills my heart with chills
My anxiety and fear intensify as a result.


And I take my pills
I rely on medication to cope with my emotional struggles.


But I'm still tired of sleeping with the light on
Even with my coping mechanisms, I'm still plagued by fearful thoughts.


But if it keeps the hair out of my eyes
Even though it's not a perfect solution, I'll tolerate it if it helps me avoid discomfort.


Pack it up and send it home
If it's not working, I'll discard it and move on.


For just one stab at the good life
I'm willing to take risks in search of a better life.


That's enough and I'm sold
If I can attain even a small taste of success and happiness, I'm willing to give up everything for it.


So I gave up all my wretched thoughts
I stopped dwelling on negative and self-destructive thoughts.


And left them out for the less fortunate
I turned my attention towards helping others in need.


And at the gates I'll skip the queue
My generosity and selflessness will pay off in the end.


Life's not living 'less you're sure to make it through
Success and happiness are necessary for a fulfilling life.


Lord, I'm sold
I'm completely committed to my pursuit of a better life.


Go on, pack me up, I'm sold
I'm ready to leave behind my old life and everything that comes with it.




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Written by: Dan Mangan

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@Solo_Videos

How have I not heard this guy before???? This is GOLDEN

@approachingme

I've been watching this video for hours. I can't quite put my finger to what makes it so special. Calling it amazing or captivating is an understatement.

@marcopoloe312

This guy is AMAZING! I met him in person at the video shoot of the new video coming out by him called Post War Blues which i got the opportunity to act in, he was really nice and he defiantly deserves way more fans.

@MsAndrearod

awesome video. this guy rocks live(saw him at Fitzgerald's Houston last year). sounds even better in person AND he's super nice.

@BourassaFilms

Love the video and love the song!

@TheOriginalEllemar

I work in that store! I love hearing this song come on the radio while I'm working haha.

@psychicbyinternet

True meta moment.

@sana0k

This is filmed at Famous Foods in Vancouver! I've been shopping there since I was a baby :D This only makes Dan about 10x cooler than he already is...if that's possible

@TheGreatLobotomy

I am so happy my friend got me into Dan Mangan. His music is awesome.

@WilloOWeeping

Goodness I love Dan's work. This was a stellar, though slightly disturbing, video as well.

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