Mr. Golden Deal
Tonic Lyrics


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Swallow your pride
Make way for the new bride
Holding your tongue
When they call another winner
Oh there is more to this life
Hey Mr. Golden Deal
Tell me how does she feel
She's like the wind
That boy couldn't sail
He says I've washed these decks for years
I've carried all those pails
And oh there is more to this life
Hey Mr. Golden Deal
Tell me how does she feel
Does she hold you in the night
Does she tell you everything's gonna be alright
Hey Mr. Golden Deal
How does she feel
Captain oh my Captain
Steer the first mate true
The men they sing a song of fear
Ghosts of ships who failed before
And the captain he is laughing
You can't control the sea
She will always do as she pleases
It's her nature to be free
And oh there is more to this life
Hey Mr. Golden Deal
Tell me how does she feel
Do you hold her in the night
Do you tell her everything's gonna be alright
Hey Mr. Golden Deal
I know how you feel
Oh, I know. Oh, I know.




Hey Mr. Golden Deal
How does she feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tonic's song Mr. Golden Deal are complex and thought-provoking, exploring themes of pride, jealousy, and desire. The song revolves around the singer's questioning of Mr. Golden Deal's feelings towards his new bride. The singer urges Mr. Golden Deal to swallow his pride and make way for the new bride, while he struggles to understand how she makes him feel. The song is peppered with references to the sea, adding to a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty.


The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest, with the singer encouraging Mr. Golden Deal to hold his tongue when they call another winner. The second verse introduces the character of the boy who couldn't sail, who laments his years of hard work but also acknowledges that there is more to life than that. The third verse brings in the captain and his crew, as they sing a song of fear and joke about their lack of control over the sea. Throughout the song, the singer asks Mr. Golden Deal how his new bride makes him feel, and whether he holds her in the night and tells her everything will be alright.


Overall, the song is about the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to understand our own emotions and those of others. It highlights the importance of letting go of pride and embracing the unknown, which can ultimately lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Swallow your pride
Suppress your ego and pride, and accept the new situation.


Make way for the new bride
Make room and welcome the new person or idea that has just arrived.


Holding your tongue
Keeping silent and not expressing one's opinion or feelings.


When they call another winner
When someone else is recognized or rewarded for their accomplishments.


Oh there is more to this life
Life has more to offer than just one's current situation or perspective.


Hey Mr. Golden Deal
Addressing the person who is believed to have made a profitable or successful deal.


Tell me how does she feel
Asking the person about the emotional state of someone else.


She's like the wind
She is unpredictable and difficult to contain or control.


That boy couldn't sail
He is not skilled or experienced enough to navigate difficult situations.


He says I've washed these decks for years
He has been working hard and doing menial tasks for a long time.


I've carried all those pails
He has had to endure and do tedious tasks for an extended time.


And oh there is more to this life
The artist is acknowledging that life is more complex than their current situation.


Does she hold you in the night
Inquiring about the physical and emotional connection between two people.


Does she tell you everything's gonna be alright
Asking if the two people reassure and support each other in tough times.


Captain oh my Captain
Addressing the leader and acknowledging their importance.


Steer the first mate true
Guiding and instructing the second in command to navigate correctly.


The men they sing a song of fear
The crew is expressing their anxiety or unease about the current situation.


Ghosts of ships who failed before
The singer is referencing the past failures of other ships and their ominous presence.


And the captain he is laughing
The leader is calm and confident in the face of danger or uncertainty.


You can't control the sea
No one can exercise complete dominance over nature and external factors.


She will always do as she pleases
Nature and external factors operate on their own and are not controlled by humans.


How does she feel
Asking again about the emotional state of the person being referred to.


I know how you feel
The singer empathizes with the person being referred to by suggesting they understand their emotions.


Oh, I know. Oh, I know.
Repeating that the artist understands the other person's emotions and experiences.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMERSON HART

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