May Be A Price To Pay
Unveiling Dark Secrets: The Alan Parsons Project's Cryptic Tale
Lyrics
Something's wrong in this house today
Something is amiss or problematic within the household at present.
While the master was riding the servants decided to play
While the person in charge (master) was away, the subordinates (servants) engaged in inappropriate behavior or actions.
Something's wrong in this house today
Reiteration of a current issue or disturbance in the house.
Something's been going on, there may be a price to pay
There are suspicious activities happening, and consequences may follow.
There's evil brewing, getting out of control
An ominous force is developing, becoming harder to manage.
And I'm helpless, I can't put it right
The speaker feels powerless and unable to correct the situation.
Something unrighteous is possessing my soul
There's a sense of wrongdoing taking control of the speaker's inner self.
And it's cold in the heat of the night
The situation feels emotionally cold despite the heat of the night.
Something's wrong in this house today
Reiteration of an ongoing issue within the house.
While the sorcerer slept the apprentice decided to play
While the person with magical abilities (sorcerer) was unaware, the less experienced person (apprentice) engaged in inappropriate actions.
While the master was hiding the servants decided to play
Similar to line 2, emphasizing that misbehavior occurred while the one in charge was absent.
Might be too much sun or too much of something in the air
Suggesting that external factors like too much sun or some atmospheric influence might be contributing to the situation.
Whatever's happening nobody else is aware
No one else is aware or understanding of what is happening.
There's evil brewing, getting out of control
Reiteration of the growing malevolence that is becoming uncontrollable.
And I'm helpless, I can't put it right
The speaker remains incapable of resolving the situation.
Something unrighteous is possessing my soul
A nefarious influence is taking over the speaker's inner being.
And it's cold in the heat of the night
The emotional coldness persists even in the midst of nighttime warmth.
Something's wrong in this house today
Restating the presence of an issue within the house.
Something's been going on, there may be a price to pay
Confirming that ongoing activities may lead to negative consequences.
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