Love Don't Cost a Thing
Cost of Love: A Journey Through Fame and Loyalty
Lyrics
Love don't cost a thing but I had to pay attention
Love is not monetarily expensive, but it requires attention and effort.
I'm in a room ten deep I don't speak bro I just listen
In a crowded room, the speaker remains silent, preferring to listen than speak.
Lately I been on my own everybody switching
The speaker feels isolated as people around them are changing.
I been trying to keep my distance they say I'm acting different
Trying to maintain distance from others, leading to perceptions of changed behavior.
Where was you, when I ain't have a dollar to my name
Reflecting on a time when the speaker had no money and questioning others' absence.
Now you wanna be around cause money and fame
Now, people want to be around the speaker due to wealth and fame.
And you listen to my songs cause it's free game
People listen to the speaker's songs because they provide insights without cost.
If you ain't with me now you only got yourself to blame
If not supportive now, others have themselves to blame for missing out.
I told my mama it's ok we gon be straight
Assuring the mother that things will be fine despite challenges.
It's hard to be humble with a lot up on your plate
Difficulty in remaining humble with many responsibilities.
Road running getting money, going state to state
Travelling extensively, earning money, and covering various states.
I don't want you around me, all that love really fake
Expressing skepticism about the authenticity of love around the speaker.
I ain't got no free time, cause time is money
Time is valuable, and the speaker is occupied with making money.
Ain't doing stand up, but you niggas acting funny
Not participating in comedy, but finding others' behavior amusing.
Put a band on his head, get to drumming
Using violence if necessary, represented by putting a "band" on someone's head.
Anything I say ima do it or I done it
Commitment to doing what is said, completing tasks.
If she fucking on the first date boy you a dummy
Disapproval of engaging in physical relationships on the first date.
That bitch for the streets, I passed her to the homie
Considering someone promiscuous and passing them to a friend.
Ain't with the talking boy, this shit can get ugly
Not interested in idle talk, warning that situations can turn unpleasant.
I don't gang bang but my shoes a lil bloody
Not involved in gang activities, but the speaker's shoes may indicate otherwise.
Love don't cost a thing but I had to pay attention
Reiteration that love is not costly but demands attention.
I'm in a room 10 deep I don't speak bro I just listen
In a crowded setting, the speaker chooses to observe rather than speak.
Lately I been on my own everybody switching
Feeling a sense of isolation as people change around the speaker.
I been trying to keep my distance they say I'm acting different
Continuing efforts to maintain distance, facing perceptions of changed behavior.
Where was you, when I ain't have a dollar to my name
Reflecting on a time when the speaker had no money, questioning others' loyalty.
Now you wanna be around cause money and fame
Current desire for association due to wealth and fame.
And you listen to my songs cause it's free game
People listen to the speaker's songs because they provide insights without cost.
If you ain't with me now you only got yourself to blame
If not supportive now, others have themselves to blame for missing out.
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