Love For Sale
Patti Page Lyrics


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When the only sound in the empty street
Is the heavy tread of the heavy feet
That belong to a lonesome cop I open shop

When the moon so long has been gazing down
On the wayward ways of this wayward town
That her smile becomes a smirk, I go to work
Love for sale, appetizing young love for sale
Love that's fresh and still unspoiled
Love that's only slightly soiled, love for sale

Who will buy? Who would like to sample my supply?
Who's prepared to pay the price, 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

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, love for sale

Overall Meaning

The song "Love for Sale" by Patti Page is a composition that was written by Cole Porter in 1930. It is an up-tempo jazz and swing tune performed using a mix of percussion instruments and brass. The lyrics, on the other hand, are about a sex worker advertising the availability of her trade, highlighting the notion that love is a commodity that can be sold like any other good or service. The character Singer sets the scene of an empty street where the only sound is from the heavy footstep of a lonesome cop treading about. Then, she gets into the act of prostituting herself, emphasizing the point that anyone can purchase the experience of love, even those who seek to purchase it for their own pleasure.


Moreover, the line, "When the moon so long has been gazing down, On the wayward ways of this wayward town, That her smile becomes a smirk, I go to work," suggests that the act of selling love is something she engages in when people are at their most desperate. Although the singer claims to know all types of love, she has not yet experienced true love. The lyrics intend to make the listener feel like they are in the room with the singer, following her up the stairs and buying her "wares."


Overall, this song is often associated with the early days of feminism and the sexual liberation movement. The idea of women having control over their own bodies, particularly in the context of sexual relations, was a topic of great debate during the time this song was written. In many ways, Love for Sale is a feminist anthem because it places the power of sex worker's agency front and center. It is a commentary on the notion of sex work as a valid career choice, although controversially, and serves as a lasting reminder of the complexity of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

When the only sound in the empty street Is the heavy tread of the heavy feet That belong to a lonesome cop I open shop
In the desolate street where the only noise is the sound of a solitary policeman’s footsteps, I start advertising my trade


When the moon so long has been gazing down On the wayward ways of this wayward town That her smile becomes a smirk, I go to work
When the moon has been the witness of the sinful behaviors in this town for so long that it seems like it’s amused by it, I start my business


Love for sale, appetizing young love for sale Love that's fresh and still unspoiled Love that's only slightly soiled, love for sale
I’ve got love for sale - the kind that appeals to customers who want it new and fresh or barely used but still desirable


Who will buy? Who would like to sample my supply? Who's prepared to pay the price, for a trip to paradise? Love for sale
Who is willing to buy my love? Who wants to try out what I’ve got? Who’s ready to pay the price to enjoy a moment of bliss? 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
Poets have their way of discussing love, but I have experienced all types of love. If you're looking for a passionate love affair, I have gone through both successful and failed ones, but I have never experienced 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
I am selling love, and if you are interested, follow me up the staircase


Love for sale, love for sale, love for sale
My love is for sale, and it’s available multiple times




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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