Love For Sale
Cullum Jamie Lyrics


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Love for sale
Appetising young love for sale
If you want to buy my wares
Follow me and climb the stairs
Love for sale

Who, who will buy
Who would like to sample my supply
Love that's fresh and still unspoiled
Love that's only slightly soiled
Love for sale

Let the poets pipe of love
In their childish way
I know every type of love
Better far than they

If you want the thrill of love,
I've been through the mill of love
Old love, new love
Anything but true love

Love for sale
Appetising young love for sale
If you want to buy my wares
Follow me and climb the stairs
Love for sale

Love for sale
Appetising young love for sale
If you want to buy my wares
Follow me and climb the stairs
Love for sale

Who, who will buy
Who would like to sample my supply
If you want to buy my wares
Follow me and climb the stairs
Love for sale

Let the poets pipe of love
In their childish way
I know every type of love
Better far than they

And if you want the thrill of love
I've been through the mill of love
Old love, new love
Anything but true love

For sale
Appetising young love for sale
If you want to buy my wares
Follow me and climb the stairs
Love for sale





Appetising young love for sale
Love for sale

Overall Meaning

The song "Love for Sale" is a classic jazz tune that was originally composed by Cole Porter in 1930. Jamie Cullum's version is a more contemporary take on the original, but the lyrics remain largely unchanged. The song is essentially a commentary on the commodification of love and how it is bought and sold like any other product. The first verse sets the tone by describing "appetising young love" that is available for purchase. The second verse suggests that the singer has a variety of types of love on offer, from old to new, but nothing that could be considered true love. The final line of the verse, "Love for sale," acts as a refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the transactional nature of the singer's offer.


The chorus of the song is catchy and memorable, with the line "Who, who will buy" repeated twice, followed by an enticement to "sample my supply" of love. The singer points out that he knows "every type of love" and understands it better than the poets who "pipe of love in their childish way." The final verse repeats the refrain and reinforces the idea that love is a product to be sold. The final line of the song, "Love for sale," is stretched out and emphasized, as if to drive home the point that this is a transaction, not a matter of the heart.


Overall, "Love for Sale" is a satirical take on the idea of love as a commodity. By using the language of advertising and salesmanship, the song reveals the shallow, transactional nature of some romantic relationships. The catchy melody and upbeat tempo of the song contrast with the cynical message of the lyrics, making it a memorable and thought-provoking addition to the jazz canon.


Line by Line Meaning

Love for sale
Love is being sold


Appetising young love for sale
Youthful love being sold, attractive to buyers


If you want to buy my wares
If you want to buy my love


Follow me and climb the stairs
Follow the seller and climb upstairs to purchase love


Who, who will buy
Who is willing to purchase


Who would like to sample my supply
Who wants to try the seller's love


Love that's fresh and still unspoiled
Love that is new and not ruined


Love that's only slightly soiled
Love that has been slightly blemished


Let the poets pipe of love
Let poets write about love


In their childish way
In their immature manner


I know every type of love
I have experienced every kind of love


Better far than they
I know more about love than poets do


If you want the thrill of love,
If you want excitement in love


I've been through the mill of love
I have had many experiences with love


Old love, new love
Experiences with both old and new love


Anything but true love
Anything except authentic love


For sale
Being sold


Appetising young love for sale
Youthful love being sold, attractive to buyers


Love for sale
Love is being sold




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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Comments from YouTube:

ShagoElizondo

What in the hell is wrong with some of you people?! Doesn't matter whether you call this jazz, pop, R & B, or whatever. This is GROOVIN' music, and it's a stellar arrangement. I can only assume that you don't have a grooving bone in your body if you don't think that bass is relentless! This joint vibes, HARD!

Tasha1284

Jamie's sound has been shifting since The Pursuit. He can't always stay the same. It's called growth. Jamie is brilliant. I can't wait for the new album.

hamstercheeky

Loved the heavy vibe of this track in concert

rudesby

Not what I was expecting, but loving it more the more I listen to it. Loved Jamie's work for ten years, can't wait to hear where he takes us next.

Hugo souza lima

Jamie é um gênio, devia vir pro Brasil logo fazer um show !

rizzyray2000

Way to turn an old song on its ear!! Jamie continues to show the many influences that make up his sound. Good or bad, anything he does is a million times better the pop music that is on today's soundscape.

marcyboy

Loving this! Jamie's entitled to experiment with his genre after all.

mynamesholly

Jamie Cullum's voice is amazing!

Zaria

Jamie, this is just the greatest thing ever. This is simply amazing. the beat, is so siiiiicccc. Its just everything .... I can't explain it its just that good ! Love you !

noneofusisalive

This is absolutely gorgeous! Great, great song and video! Thank you!

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