Love for Sale
Libby Holman Brunswick Studio Orchestra Lyrics
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Appetizing young love for sale,
Love that's still fresh and unspoiled,
Love that's only slightly soiled.
Love for sale,
Who will buy?
Who would like to sample my supply?
For a trip to Paradise?
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,
Every love but true love.
Love for sale,
Appetizing young love for sale,
If you want to buy my wares,
Follow me and climb the stairs.
Love for sale,
Love...for sale.
The Libby Holman Brunswick Studio Orchestra's song "Love for Sale" is a scathing commentary on the commodification of love and the transactional nature of relationships. In the first verse, the singer advertises "appetizing young love for sale," specifically targeting those who crave fresh and unspoiled love, but are willing to settle for love that is only slightly soiled. The use of the word "soiled" suggests that love, like a material good, can lose value if it is not new and pristine. The chorus asks who will buy this love, who is prepared to pay the price for a trip to paradise. The use of the word "paradise" suggests that love is often sold as a fantasy, a perfect escape from reality that can be purchased.
In the second verse, the singer dismisses the "childish" poets who "pipe of love," claiming that she knows every type of love better than they do. She implies that she has been through the "mill of love," experiencing both old and new love, but never true love. This suggests that true love cannot be bought or sold, but instead must be earned through genuine connection and emotional commitment. In the final refrain, the singer again advertises her "appetizing young love for sale," effectively ending the song where it began, suggesting that the cycle of commodification and transactional relationships will continue.
Line by Line Meaning
Love for sale,
A sale of love is now happening.
Appetizing young love for sale,
Fresh and tempting love is on sale.
Love that's still fresh and unspoiled,
This love for sale is new and untainted.
Love that's only slightly soiled.
The love for sale has only been slightly affected.
Love for sale,
Get your love right here!
Who will buy?
Who among you desires to purchase my love?
Who would like to sample my supply?
Who wants to test out my love before buying?
Who's prepared to pay the price,
Who is ready to spend the money for this love?
For a trip to Paradise?
Are you ready for a romantic adventure?
Love for sale,
Love is being sold now.
Let the poets pipe of love,
Let the poets continue to speak of love.
In their childish way,
But they are only scratching the surface.
I know every type of love,
I have experienced a variety of loves.
Better far than they.
My understanding of love is much deeper than theirs.
If you want the thrill of love,
If you are looking for an exciting love experience,
I've been through the mill of love,
I have gone through many different love experiences,
Old love, new love,
I have had both old and new loves,
Every love but true love.
But never had a true and genuine love.
Love for sale,
Get your love here.
Appetizing young love for sale,
Fresh and tempting love is on sale.
If you want to buy my wares,
If you want to buy my love,
Follow me and climb the stairs.
Come with me and get ready for an intimate experience.
Love for sale,
Love is still available...
Love...for sale.
And it isn't going anywhere.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MsKoalababy
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@charlespotter7548
Excellent ... Thank You...
@MsKoalababy
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@fromthesidelines
Recorded on February 2, 1931.
@fwboring802
Wow!