Love For Sale
Jay Clayton / Don Lanphere Lyrics
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Is lonely and silent, the shades are all drawn,
And my heart is heavy as I gaze upon
A cottage for sale
The lawn we were proud of is waving in hay,
Our beautiful garden has withered away,
Where you planted roses,the weeds seem to say,
From every single window, I see your face,
But when I reach a window, there's empty space.
The key's in the mail box the same as before,
But no one is waiting any more,
The end of the story is told on the door.
A cottage for sale.
The lyrics of "Love For Sale" by Jay Clayton / Don Lanphere paint a picture of a forlorn and desolate home that was once filled with love and dreams. The opening lines describe a "dream castle" that has lost its luster, and is now "lonely and silent." As the singer surveys the home, they describe how the lawn they were once proud of is now overgrown with hay, and the garden that once bloomed with beautiful roses is now choked with weeds.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more poignant. We're given a glimpse of the singer's internal struggle as they describe how they continue to see reminders of their lost love from every window, yet the space is empty when they reach it. The key is still in the mailbox, but there's no longer anyone waiting for them inside. The verses build up to the final line - "The end of the story is told on the door. A cottage for sale" - which brings the song full circle.
Overall, "Love For Sale" is a bittersweet meditation on the impermanence of love and relationships. The melancholic tone of the lyrics is underscored by the soaring saxophone and tender vocals, making for a hauntingly beautiful and memorable song.
Line by Line Meaning
Our little dream castle with every dream gone,
Our once hopeful and promising relationship is now devoid of any aspirations or goals.
Is lonely and silent, the shades are all drawn,
The house is now quiet, and devoid of any life or energy. The shutters on the windows are closed, blocking out any light or warmth from entering.
And my heart is heavy as I gaze upon
As I look at the deserted house, it makes me feel weighed down with sadness and grief.
A cottage for sale
The house, which holds so many memories for us, is now up for sale and will soon become a distant memory.
The lawn we were proud of is waving in hay,
The once well-maintained lawn is now overgrown and neglected, leaving nothing but dried-out hay waving in the breeze.
Our beautiful garden has withered away,
The garden that we once invested so much time and love into has now become nothing more than a barren wasteland.
Where you planted roses,the weeds seem to say,
The only visible remnants of our once-blooming rose garden are the pesky weeds that now overrun it.
A cottage for sale.
The fact that our cherished home is now being put up for sale is a sobering reminder of how things have changed.
From every single window, I see your face,
No matter which direction I look, I am constantly reminded of you and what we had before it all fell apart.
But when I reach a window, there's empty space.
Despite the constant reminders of you, every time I look closer, I realize that you are no longer there, leaving a painful void behind.
The key's in the mail box the same as before,
Although the key is still in the mailbox just as it always was, it is now a symbol of how everything else has changed beyond recognition.
But no one is waiting any more,
No one is waiting for me inside anymore, no laughter or warm welcomes greet me.
The end of the story is told on the door.
The final chapter of our story is written on the front door, which now stands as a silent witness to the end of our once beautiful relationship.
A cottage for sale.
The only thing left to do is to say goodbye to our house and the memories we shared within its walls, as it changes hands and becomes a mere property that will hold no more cherished memories.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larry Conley, Willard Robinson
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