The Dealer Lyrics by Morgan Wallen is a new english song by Morgan Wallen, featuring ERNEST. The song is released on Morgan Wallen’s official YouTube channel, written by Blake Pendergrass, produced by Joey Moi & Charlie Handsome, and from the album I’m The Problem, offering listeners a deeply introspective and heartfelt experience.
The lyrics of The Dealer explore life’s emotional weight through a metaphor of gambling, reflecting on personal hardship, resilience, and faith. Morgan Wallen and ERNEST candidly express struggles with pain, unanswered questions, and the unpredictability of life, while urging themselves to focus less on the difficulties they’re given and more on trusting a higher power—the “dealer.” The song blends vulnerability and strength, painting a picture of perseverance and spiritual growth in the face of life’s harsh uncertainties.
The Dealer Details
| Song | The Dealer |
|---|---|
| Album | I’m The Problem |
| Artists | Morgan Wallen |
| Featuring Artists | ERNEST |
| Written By | Blake Pendergrass |
| Produced By | Joey Moi & Charlie Handsome |
| Label | Morgan Wallen |
| Language | English |
| Released Date | May 16, 2025 |
The Dealer Lyrics
[Verse 1: Morgan Wallen]
I got a million questions, like, “Why the hell can’t heaven be on Earth?”
“Why the good folks have to hurt?”
“Why’s life a lesson? Why does every single blessing have a curse?”
“Why does love take so much work?”
[Pre-Chorus: Morgan Wallen]
And why does mom and daddy’s hair have to turn grey
I guess everyone’s got reasons why their shoulders carry weight
[Chorus: Morgan Wallen]
There’s been a few days I’ve ’bout folded
But I found one more card to play
Been a few days I was hopeless
And I’d be damned if I threw in this
Guess that’s life and I remind myself to spend more time
Talkin’ to the dealer than worryin’ about the hands I’m dealt
[Verse 2: ERNEST]
It sure feels like life would be better
If parts like mine would never wind up broke
It ain’t how many stories go
I won’t lie, I’m tired of walkin’ through this fire and brimestone stone world we all call home
[Pre-Chorus: ERNEST]
But I’m, I’m still sittin’ at the table makin’ bets
Bettin’ that some better times are comin’ up ahead, yeah
[Chorus: ERNEST]
There’s been a few days I’ve ’bout folded
But I found one more card to play
Been a few days I was hopeless
And I’d be damned if I threw in this
Guess that’s life and I remind myself to spend more time
Talkin’ to the dealer than worryin’ about the hands I’m dealt
The hands I’m dealt
[Bridge: Morgan Wallen]
And I used to think you’re supposed to pray
‘Cause it was somethin’ that God needs
But now I see it’s less for him and really more for me
[Chorus: Morgan Wallen, ERNEST]
There’s been a few days I’ve ’bout folded
But I found one more card to play
Been a few days I was hopeless
And I’d be damned if I threw in this
I guess that’s life and I remind myself to spend more time
Talkin’ to the dealer than worryin’ about the hands I’m dealt
The hands I’m dealt
The Dealer Lyrics Meaning
[Verse 1: Morgan Wallen]
Morgan Wallen opens the song with raw introspection, questioning the fairness of life and the contradiction between blessings and burdens. He expresses confusion over why good people suffer and why love can be so difficult, capturing the emotional turbulence that comes with living through hard times. His rhetorical questions highlight a spiritual and existential unease, making the listener feel the weight of his inner conflict.
[Pre-Chorus: Morgan Wallen]
Wallen shifts from philosophical pondering to personal reflection, acknowledging the aging of his parents as a symbol of time’s burden. He suggests that everyone carries emotional or spiritual weight for their own reasons, emphasizing that life’s trials are a universal human experience.
[Chorus: Morgan Wallen]
In the chorus, Wallen reveals his resilience despite moments of near defeat. He admits there were times he almost gave up, but he always found one last bit of hope to push through. By choosing to “talk to the dealer,” he metaphorically shows faith in something greater than himself—suggesting prayer or spiritual trust—rather than obsessing over his hardships. This repeated refrain becomes the emotional anchor of the song.
[Verse 2: ERNEST]
ERNEST continues the reflection from his perspective, describing the pain of having a broken heart and struggling through life’s metaphorical fire. Despite his exhaustion and disappointment, he portrays a determination to stay in the game of life. His words convey a shared emotional bond with Wallen, reinforcing the song’s message of perseverance.
[Pre-Chorus: ERNEST]
Here, ERNEST reinforces his commitment to faith and endurance. Though life is hard, he chooses to keep placing his bets—hoping for better days. His optimism, however cautious, adds dimension to the theme of spiritual persistence.
[Chorus: ERNEST]
ERNEST echoes the same chorus Wallen sang earlier, giving the song a unified voice between the two artists. His delivery reinforces the idea that, while the struggles may vary, the emotional resilience needed to survive them is shared. By reiterating the metaphor of “talkin’ to the dealer,” he strengthens the focus on trust, surrender, and belief in redemption.
[Bridge: Morgan Wallen]
In a poignant realization, Wallen reflects on prayer—not as a duty to God, but as something deeply beneficial for the person praying. This shift highlights his growth and understanding of spirituality. Rather than seeking answers, he finds value in the act of prayer itself, as a way to find peace and clarity.
[Chorus: Morgan Wallen, ERNEST]
In the final chorus, both artists join voices, reinforcing the strength found in vulnerability and shared struggle. The duet adds emotional depth and solidarity to the song’s closing message: while life’s “hands” may be unpredictable, it’s the trust in something beyond them—the dealer—that brings true strength.
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The "The Dealer" song is sung by Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST
The "The Dealer" song by Morgan Wallen lyrics was written by Blake Pendergrass.
The "The Dealer" song by Morgan Wallen was produced by Joey Moi & Charlie Handsome.
Morgan Wallen released "The Dealer" song on May 16, 2025.
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