Reg Vermue, a.k.a. Gentleman Reg, is a Canadian indie singer-songwriter. Read Full Bio ↴Reg Vermue, a.k.a. Gentleman Reg, is a Canadian indie singer-songwriter.

Members of Royal City and The Constantines regularly appear as Vermue's supporting band on his solo recordings. He has regularly performed with The Hidden Cameras and Final Fantasy, aswell as contributing vocals on the Final Fantasy LP 'Has A Good Home'.

The Deal
Gentleman Reg Lyrics

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The deal
Is this for real?
Honesty is where we should be at
Awkward circumstance
Stepped up and took a chance
Underfed and we know why
There was consciousness trying
To lure that kiss to my bed

Got to have more than this

Hold my head, that feels good you said
Shouldn't take too long
Maybe one more song
Glad that you move quickly so it is not strictly
Me who knows what they want

The deal
Better than my own feel
If I say please will you open up?
Locked on those hands
With the face at a glance
Dank place to meet was fine
Let's move on to unwind
No more sour taste tests
Or wed men
No more sour taste tests

Hold my head, that feels good you said
Shouldn't take too long
Maybe one more song
Glad that you move quickly so it is not strictly
Me who knows what they want

The deal
The deal
The deal
The deal
The deal
The deal

The deal
The deal

Overall Meaning

The song 'The Deal' by Gentleman Reg is about a casual hookup, which the singer is unsure of. The lyrics suggest that the two individuals involved are not in a committed relationship, and the encounter is an attempt to satisfy their physical desires. The singer is hesitant about the situation, asking if it is for real and stating that honesty is essential. However, the desire for physical intimacy is strong, and they take a chance regardless of the circumstances.

The lyrics show the awkwardness and uncertainty that comes with a casual encounter. There is a feeling of underfed desire and consciousness, which is trying to lure the other person to the singer's bed. The singer expresses a desire for more than the physical aspect of the encounter, suggesting a feeling of emptiness or dissatisfaction. The line 'Hold my head, that feels good, you said' suggests that the physical intimacy is enjoyable but ultimately fleeting.

The chorus of the song, 'The deal', is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the transactional nature of this casual encounter. The singer suggests that this deal is better than their own feel, possibly hinting at the emotional unavailability of the singer. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the singer is trying to convince themselves that this is a good deal, or that they are in control of the situation, despite the inherent lack of control that comes with casual hookups.

Line by Line Meaning

The deal
The agreement between two parties

Is this for real?
Questioning the validity of the agreement

Honesty is where we should be at
The importance of transparency and truthfulness

Awkward circumstance
An uncomfortable situation

Stepped up and took a chance
Taking a risk and seizing an opportunity

Underfed and we know why
Lack of satisfaction in life and identifying the cause

There was consciousness trying
Awareness of the attempt to change or improve one's life

To lure that kiss to my bed
Attempting to attract someone physically

Got to have more than this
Aspiring to obtain or achieve something greater

Hold my head, that feels good you said
Receiving approval or validation from someone else

Shouldn't take too long
Expecting a short period of time to complete a task