[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Dan Mangan — Sold
Album: Nice, Nice, Very Nice
Avg rating:
6.3

Your rating:
Total ratings: 306









Released: 2009
Length: 3:44
Plays (last 30 days): 0
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
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 on 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
Comments (38)add comment
wow = had to look because I Knew there was no way BNL was being played on here! lol!  I love BNL though :-) This guy's voice and style is identical.
Posted 10 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]

I enjoyed seeing Dan and his fantastic band play at the Duncan Garage a few years ago. Playing live is where he shines brightest!
Posted 11 years ago by linz_bobinz    [ Reply ]
 Arebe wrote:
I keep waiting for the line "You can be my Yoko Ono"
 
And now the BNL follow Dan!
Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 11 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
the man at work in the FX department of the studio.

Clapping machine.
Posted 11 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
Dan played a pretty rousing version of this and other tunes closing out the main stage Friday night at his hometown Vancouver Folk Music Festival. He even popped out in the crowd to finish the night off with an emotional sing-a-long. His band was great and they put on a wonderfully energetic and sound-scapy performance. Highly recommended.
Posted 11 years ago by DylanBruun    [ Reply ]

i saw dan mangan play a tiny venue in san francisco last year. he treated the gig like he was performing at the fillmore but still made me feel like he was playing in my living room. catch his live shows if you can, he's a wonder.


Posted 11 years ago by mellyp    [ Reply ]
Puts me in mind of Johnny Flynn's Tickle Me Pink.
Posted 12 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
I really, REALLY like this song!  A little touch of Andrew Bird, but mostly just his own style.  I'd love to hear more from him!
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Arebe wrote:
I keep waiting for the line "You can be my Yoko Ono"
 
I suspect Yoko wrote this song.

Posted 12 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Love this song so much I want it on my I-pod
Posted 12 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
More I hear from him, the more I like.
 
Posted 12 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Not sold on this. 4.
Posted 12 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 13 years ago by John_    [ Reply ]
 Arebe wrote:
I keep waiting for the line "You can be my Yoko Ono"
 
must be a Canadian thing - does sound like   BNL

Posted 13 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Please play more of this guy...I am have more step in my afternoon now. Thank you RP!
Posted 13 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
I keep waiting for the line "You can be my Yoko Ono"
Posted 13 years ago by Arebe    [ Reply ]
Wow, I like this guy!  Gotta give this one a solid 8. :)
Posted 13 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
"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. send it home. for just one stab at the good life, that’s enough and i’m sold."

brilliant!

Posted 13 years ago by adroc    [ Reply ]
3enny_3lanco wrote:
...can't clap that fast if I tried!{#Clap}
My grandpa called it Hambone. My Brit friends recall the Hand Jive.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]

Thought it was the Bare Naked Ladies!
 
 Sounds a little like Jil is Lucky too, but i agree it's nice.

Posted 13 years ago by chamrousse1450    [ Reply ]
 3enny_3lanco wrote:
...can't clap that fast if I tried!{#Clap}
 
I think that's the sound of several hands clapping. At least I hope so...otherwise he's on steroids...;)

Posted 13 years ago by chamrousse1450    [ Reply ]
Apparently, I like Dan Mangan. He always causes me to open RP to see whose tunes cheer me so.
Posted 13 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 Coaxial wrote:
The more I hear this guy the more I am sure he sucks.
 

Yup.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Thought it was the Bare Naked Ladies!
Posted 13 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
I saw Dan Mangen a couple weeks ago in Victoria and he blew me away. He was so humble, funny, talented and raw. I was super impressed. Go man, keep on putting out amazing stuff. Great summer music as well!
Posted 13 years ago by derfury    [ Reply ]
 rumblekg wrote:


totally agree...why is he played so much? the robots song makes we want to hit things.
 
It may be the fact that you are sometimes driven to hit things that gets in the way of your enjoyment. {#Ask}
Posted 13 years ago by auralfixation    [ Reply ]
...can't clap that fast if I tried!{#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by 3enny_3lanco    [ Reply ]
This man's just really good—-they more you listen, the more you dig him and his delivery and sense of humor. He always makes me smile and I sing the robot song a lot now.
I want to say that the guys on here who don't like him are probably the ones that beat me up in high school; but you know then I look at their profiles and the music they like and they don't suck. Maybe life isn't that simple anymore.


Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
The album title says it all. {#Sunny}

I'm on board with Bill's evident love of this guy.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 randerse10 wrote:
Doesn't matter if this guy can sing or no, this song is still fun. :)
 
yup.
Posted 14 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
 Coaxial wrote:
The more I hear this guy the more I am sure he sucks.
 

totally agree...why is he played so much? the robots song makes we want to hit things.
Posted 14 years ago by rumblekg    [ Reply ]
Play it, Dan!
Posted 14 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
Doesn't matter if this guy can sing or no, this song is still fun. :)
Posted 14 years ago by randerse10    [ Reply ]
Catchy! {#Jump}
Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
I like it - it reminds me of Some Say Leland.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this guy the more I am sure he sucks.
Posted 14 years ago by Coaxial    [ Reply ]
Wow, nice follow up to Patty Griffin.  Love me some dobro!
Posted 14 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]