Love Ain't Free
Ryan Trey Lyrics


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This the last song on the project? yeah,
I know yall probably heard enough of me but uh
I just talk about shit I feel, you feel me
I am gonna leave yall with this though
Hopefully you take this and run with it
Feel me, answer this for me
Yeah look
Aye what you feel like you need in life for life to be fulfilled
Is it a woman or a man or a hundred dollar bill
Is it that car fresh off the lot
Or that house up on the hill
Either way it goes it′s something that
Your hands would like to feel Before you die,
I think about
The faces in the crowd
So since yall here I'll talk bout shit we usually wouldn′t speak
About just hit me for a second before I
Leave this tape want yall to feel me for a second
Coz I'm, look
Coz I'm all surface, yeah I said it
It′s just the mask and I don′t truly love myself and I'll admit it
I couldn′t heal and it was something in my heart couldn't feel
And people empty me, I′d have to get away to refill, I wasn't careful
Why the fuck my heart so cold nigga I couldn′t tell you
Don't ever buy love from people with zero value
And they quick to talk about your mistakes
And shit you did but everyone's the
Same when they speak on someone′s else′s sin
So I learned that
Don't turn back
Or wait on nobody but yourself
You feel like you deserve the world then give it to yourself
Don′t wait on things you wanna hear from
Others what you wanna hear just tell it to yourself
Before I leave this tape one more thing, one more round
Don't know if I will see yall again so say it now
To my women make em love you don′t just let em love you down
And to my niggas make sure she don't hold you up but hold you down
And that′s my peace song

Finding yourself in this thing we call love
But if I could say anything you know
To the ones that took my love for granted
And didn't appreciate this value once you learn it you can say it too

Don't keep pulling that shit on me
Don′t keep pulling that shit on me
And I won′t keep falling my love ain't free
My love ain′t free
And you won't keep pulling that shit on me
Don′t keep pulling that shit on me




And I won't keep falling my love ain′t free
My love ain't free

Overall Meaning

Ryan Trey's song Love Ain't Free is a deeply reflective track that serves as the closer to his album. The rapper acknowledges that some listeners might think they have heard enough from him, but he still wanted to share some thoughts about love and life before signing off. The song begins with a question that prompts listeners to consider what it takes for them to feel fulfilled. Is it money, relationships, or material possessions? Ryan Trey then goes on to admit that he struggles with self-love, and that he used to look for validation from others to fill a void within himself. He warns his listeners not to make the same mistake, and urges them to pursue happiness and success on their own terms. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that true love and self-worth cannot be bought or sold.


Line by Line Meaning

This the last song on the project? yeah,
Ryan Trey acknowledges that he is at the end of his project and shares his gratitude with his listeners.


I know yall probably heard enough of me but uh
A statement on how although he might feel that he has overstayed his welcome, he has a message he would like his listeners to hear.


I just talk about shit I feel, you feel me
He is a transparent artist who is not afraid of sharing his vulnerabilities, and hope that his listeners can relate.


I am gonna leave yall with this though
He is aware that this might be his last chance to share his truth with his listeners and it is an opportunity he does not want to miss.


Hopefully you take this and run with it
He hopes that his message can inspire his listeners to aim higher and become better people.


Feel me, answer this for me
Ryan Trey expresses a desire for his listeners to connect with his message and relate to it.


Aye what you feel like you need in life for life to be fulfilled
This rhetorical question asked by Ryan Trey is an introspective one meant to provoke thoughts on what would make life more fulfilling.


Is it a woman or a man or a hundred dollar bill
He questions if material possessions or external relationships are the answer to true fulfillment in life.


Is it that car fresh off the lot
Ryan Trey agrees that material possessions are enticing and is one of the things that most people desire to attain.


Or that house up on the hill
The desire to own a luxurious house is widespread, and Ryan Trey wonders if it brings true happiness.


Either way it goes it′s something that
Ryan Trey admits that whatever it is that people desire, it is something tangible that they can hold in their hands.


Your hands would like to feel Before you die,
Ryan Trey implies that people desire to hold on to and cherish something before they reach the end of their life.


I think about The faces in the crowd
Ryan Trey is mindful of his listeners and is aware that he has a crowd listening to him.


So since yall here I'll talk bout shit we usually wouldn′t speak
Ryan Trey takes the opportunity to talk about sensitive issues that most people shy away from bringing up.


About just hit me for a second before I
He asks for his listeners to pause and listen to the following message carefully.


Leave this tape want yall to feel me for a second
Ryan Trey wants his audience to understand him and his message.


Coz I'm, look Coz I'm all surface, yeah I said it
Ryan Trey admits that he is afraid to confront his deepest fears and is more focused on external appearances.


It′s just the mask and I don′t truly love myself and I'll admit it
Ryan Trey admits that he is lacking in self-love and has only been hiding behind his facade.


I couldn′t heal and it was something in my heart couldn't feel
Ryan Trey acknowledges that there was something wrong with him, and he did not have the ability to be emotionally available.


And people empty me, I′d have to get away to refill, I wasn't careful
Ryan Trey admits that he lets people control him and drain his energy, and he was not cautious enough to take care of himself.


Why the fuck my heart so cold nigga I couldn′t tell you
Ryan Trey is unsure why he has become so emotionally unavailable and distant.


Don't ever buy love from people with zero value
Ryan Trey advises against buying love from people who do not appreciate or value you.


And they quick to talk about your mistakes And shit you did but everyone's the Same when they speak on someone′s else′s sin So I learned that
Ryan Trey has learned that people are quick to pass judgment and throw stones, but when it comes to their own mistakes, they are quick to offer excuses.


Don't turn back Or wait on nobody but yourself
Ryan Trey advises against waiting for someone else to take charge of one's life; one should take control themselves.


You feel like you deserve the world then give it to yourself Don′t wait on things you wanna hear from Others what you wanna hear just tell it to yourself
Ryan Trey believes in the power of self-confidence, and people should be their own cheerleaders instead of waiting for someone else's validation.


Before I leave this tape one more thing, one more round Don't know if I will see yall again so say it now
As this might be Ryan Trey's last album, he emphasizes the importance of expressing oneself and saying what needs to be said.


To my women make em love you don′t just let em love you down And to my niggas make sure she don't hold you up but hold you down
Ryan Trey implores his female listeners not to settle for any kind of love but one that uplifts them. He also advises his male listeners to find a partner who will support and uplift them.


And that′s my peace song
Ryan Trey ends his album on a positive note, sharing a message of peace.


Finding yourself in this thing we call love
The song speaks about love and how it affects people, it's an opportunity for self-discovery.


But if I could say anything you know To the ones that took my love for granted And didn't appreciate this value once you learn it you can say it too
Ryan Trey acknowledges how his love was wasted, and urges others not to make this same mistake.


Don't keep pulling that shit on me
Ryan Trey warns against his partner taking him for granted and using him.


And I won′t keep falling my love ain′t free
Ryan Trey warns that his love is something that is valuable and should not be trampled upon.


My love ain't free
This line is a repeated mantra that underscores Ryan Trey's warning that his love is not to be taken for granted.




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