What a Price
Love's Cost: A Price Paid in Houses and Rings
Lyrics
Oh what a price I had to pay
Expressing the heavy cost endured
For loving you, you, you
Emphasizing the sacrifice made for the person
I bought a house, a diamond ring
Listing material possessions acquired, suggesting significant investments made
I had to give up everything
Highlighting the relinquishment of everything for the relationship
Oh what a price I had to pay
Reiterating the substantial cost experienced
For loving you, you, you
Repetition emphasizing the love directed towards the individual
I stopped my rambling, I even stopped gambling
Describing personal changes - ceasing wandering and gambling
And I stopped staying out all night
Further elaborating on behavioral changes for the relationship
Oh what a price I had to pay
Reiterating the high price paid for the affection
For loving you, you, you
Repeating the emphasis on affection towards the person
I tried so hard to do what's right
Expressing effort put into doing the right thing
But you only wrecked my life
Blaming the person for causing distress or ruining the singer's life
Oh what a price I had to pay
Reiterating the substantial cost incurred
For loving you, you, you
Re-emphasizing the affection despite the cost
You've heard my story. I've sung my song
Referencing the narration of personal struggles and experiences
So, goodbye baby, I'm gone
Announcing departure from the relationship
Oh what a price I had to pay
Reiterating the high cost paid for love
For loving you, you, you
Repeating the emphasis on affection towards the individual
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