Sold My Soul
Danko Jones Lyrics


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The day the deal went down
I heard the sound of a hellhound
It's never going away
Gonna be here 'til my dying day
'Cause the wheel has stopped
And everyone's been bought
I got my price tagged, too
Started smart, but

I sold my soul, signed it on the dotted line
I sold my soul, and it was easy
I sold my soul, signed it on the dotted line
I sold my soul, and it was easy

Found of the legends of the crossroads
Found of the legend of no for no
Misunderstood what I sold
Now everything's up in smoke

Willi Brown, Johnny Shines
I've seen all the twenty-nine
I do wrong, you do right
Ha ha ha

I sold my soul, signed it on the dotted line
I sold my soul, and it was easy
I sold my soul, signed it on the dotted line
I sold my soul, and it was easy

If you wanna live the life
See your name up in lights
Go when the clock strikes twelve
With a roaching to sack
When you strum your guitar
He'll come out from the dark
Hand him your six string
Take it back and do your thing

The day the deal went down
I heard the sound of a hellhound
It's never going away
Gonna be here 'til my dying day
'Cause the wheel has stopped
And everyone's been bought
I got my price tagged, too
Started smart, but
Wooh

I sold my soul, signed it on the dotted line
I sold my soul, and it was easy




I sold my soul, signed it on the dotted line
I sold my soul, and it was easy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Danko Jones's song "Sold My Soul" follow the classic myth of selling one's soul to the devil in exchange for success and fame. The song talks about the day the deal went down and the sound of a "hellhound," which represents the devil. The lyrics suggest that once the deal is made, it's like being hunted by the devil for the rest of one's life. The line "I got my price tagged, too, started smart, but" suggests that the singer was initially hesitant about making the deal, but ultimately gave in to the temptation of achieving success.


The chorus of the song - "I sold my soul, signed it on the dotted line, I sold my soul, and it was easy" - emphasizes the idea that making the deal was a simple and straightforward process. The lyrics also reference the legend of the crossroads and the "twenty-nine," which are both part of the myth of selling one's soul. The singer mentions "Willie Brown" and "Johnny Shines," who are both blues musicians who have been associated with the myth.


The song also has a message about the consequences of selling one's soul. The singer feels that he has misunderstood what he's sold, and now everything is "up in smoke." The lyrics suggest that fame and success may come at a cost - the loss of one's integrity or soul.


Line by Line Meaning

The day the deal went down
The exact moment that I made a deal that changed my life forever.


I heard the sound of a hellhound
I sensed an ominous presence or warning of impending doom.


It's never going away
The consequences of my actions will follow me forever.


Gonna be here 'til my dying day
I will never be able to escape the effects of my mistake, even in death.


'Cause the wheel has stopped
The game is over, and everyone's fate has been sealed.


And everyone's been bought
Everyone, including me, has made a deal that they will regret.


I got my price tagged, too
I received something in return for my soul, but it came at a great cost.


Started smart, but
I was once intelligent and aware of my surroundings, but I made a foolish mistake.


I sold my soul, signed it on the dotted line
I made an irreversible deal that involved giving up my soul, and signed a contract to solidify it.


I sold my soul, and it was easy
Although it had dire consequences, I made the deal without hesitation or doubt.


Found of the legends of the crossroads
I was familiar with the stories of people making deals with the devil at crossroads.


Found of the legend of no for no
I knew of the popular myth that deals with the devil are done in complete silence.


Misunderstood what I sold
I didn't fully comprehend what I was giving up when I made the deal.


Now everything's up in smoke
My life has disintegrated into nothingness, just like smoke dissipates into the air.


Willi Brown, Johnny Shines
I have witnessed firsthand the talented musicians who made similar deals with the devil.


I've seen all the twenty-nine
I have had many experiences and have lived a full life, but the deal will always overshadow them.


I do wrong, you do right
I have made mistakes and taken the easy way out, while others have done what is right.


Ha ha ha
Amused irony that making a deal with the devil often results in laughter at one's own expense.


If you wanna live the life
To achieve greatness and fame, you must be willing to risk everything.


See your name up in lights
To become famous, you must have your name featured prominently in advertisements and promotions.


Go when the clock strikes twelve
Make your move at the perfect time to get ahead, just like Cinderella's fairy tale ending.


With a roaching to sack
Bring your possessions with you, but be prepared to lose them all as a result of the deal.


When you strum your guitar
When you play music and are at your best, it often attracts a demon to fulfill your dreams for a price.


He'll come out from the dark
The devil will appear from the darkness, ready to make a deal when you least expect it.


Hand him your six string
Give up your beloved guitar, or whatever tool you use to create, as part of the deal.


Take it back and do your thing
Afterwards, you can reclaim your instrument and continue to create music, but at what cost?




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Rafael Samora

Powerful song!!

denkmensch666

Starker Song!!!

Beardelzebub

YEAH DANKO GO!

RKMa

Yes I love it

ooGcM

yeah - my time is now great

Rafael Samora

YEAH!!!

DrMattDestruction

In order to volunteer for 10+ hours a week, you need to be able to afford it.

This is the Universal Basic Income. Let’s give volunteers a guaranteed minimum income of $1,500ish USD/month.

So they can make our communities better.

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