"Our golden handshake has been smashed into this shape," is a reference to a Claddagh ring. I used to see them used as Promise Rings here in the States, but in the early '90s it was trendy for the young professionals to use them as the actual wedding ring. It is unclear from the lyrics (to me, at least) whether this is failing relationship or failing marriage, but it's really just a matter of degree as to just how much it sucks to break up in each case.
"Our golden handshake has been smashed into this shape," is a reference to a Claddagh ring. I used to see them used as Promise Rings here in the States, but in the early '90s it was trendy for the young professionals to use them as the actual wedding ring. It is unclear from the lyrics (to me, at least) whether this is failing relationship or failing marriage, but it's really just a matter of degree as to just how much it sucks to break up in each case.