The song "The Deals We Make" by Hugo is about the compromises and agreements we make with ourselves and others in order to navigate through life. The lyrics suggest that these deals and games we play are often just ways to justify our behaviors and actions, even when they may not be entirely healthy or beneficial for us. The chorus of the song emphasizes this idea, with the repeated "deals we make with ourselves with each other" and "games we play by ourselves with each other." The verses touch on themes of self-preservation ("I think I need a gun"), introspection ("the truth...resides deep inside of you"), and the temptations of hedonistic pleasures ("one more time take another hit"). Overall, the song seems to suggest that while it's important to be true to ourselves and strive for personal growth, sometimes we also need to recognize our limitations and accept the compromises we make in order to survive and thrive.
