Love for Sale
Lisa Ekdahl & Peter Nordahl Trio Lyrics

The lyrics for Love for Sale by Lisa Ekdahl/Peter Nordahl Trio have a clear message of a woman selling her love to men who are willing to pay the price for it. The song starts in a deserted street with the only sound being the footsteps of a lonesome cop when the woman opens her shop, advertising her love for sale. The moon has been watching over the town for too long, and her smile has now turned into a smirk, marking her approval of the woman's profession. Despite the negativity and the unjustness of a woman selling love, she goes to work.

The chorus of the song, 'Love for sale, appetizing young love for sale, love that's fresh and still unspoiled, love that's only slightly soiled, love for sale.' continues to put forward the message that buying love is no different from buying any other commodity. She challenges the poets who talk about love in their 'childish way' by stating that she knows every type of love better than they do. The verses of the song suggest that her experiences of love are not primarily driven by emotions or desires but rather by monetary gains. She provides every type of love but true love, and everything she sells is up for purchase.

The song speaks out against prostitution and the unwanted exploitation of women. The lyrics convey the idea that women's love has been commodified for the satisfaction and fascination of men. The singer tells a story of a woman who has no choice but to sell her love to survive. It advocates for the respect and dignity of people, regardless of their circumstances, and aims to be thought-provoking and striking.