Formed in Rome, Georgia and originally going by the name Byte The Bullet, it wasn't long before Jesse Harte (vocals), Butch Walker (guitar), Jayce Fincher (bass) and Mitch McLee headed to the bright lights of L.A.'s Sunset Strip. Within a year of their arrival the band was headlining, garnering major label interest and making the decision to change their moniker from Byte The Bullet to Southgang.
Hooking up with multi-platinum songwriter Desmond Child, the group's debut (1991's Tainted Angel) looked like a sure fire hit. The debut single "Tainted Angel" received minor airplay, but in being your typical ballad it failed to showcase the band's true talents. The debut never took off as suspected, and a year later Group Therapy would be ignored upon its release due to the changing of musical interests. Southgang knew their time was up and quietly put the band to rest.
Walker, Fincher and McLee continued working together as Floyd's Funk Revival before morphing into the successful Marvelous 3. With the break up of Marvelous 3 in 2001, Butch Walker started to pursue a solo career.
Love For Sale
Southgang Lyrics
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Candy, roses, diamonds and limousines.
I give ya anything that you want.
You say that gold can't buy your love,
No, it would never do.
Now all my riches turn to dust without you.
If your love was for sale, I would buy it up, buy it up.
If your touch was a prisoner, baby I would put up the bail.
I¡¯d pay any price if your love was for sale.
I'll take you places far away, from Paris to the Taj Mahal.
I¡¯d have you painted in a thousand poses,
But you don¡¯t seem to care at all.
You say that money is just a cheap disguise to hide what¡¯s really true.
Well I¡¯m just a beggar in your eyes, I¡¯m beggin¡¯ you.
If your love was for sale, I would buy it up, buy it up.
If your heart was a wishing well, I would fill it up, fill it up.
If your touch was a prisoner, baby I would put up the bail.
I¡¯d pay any price if your love was for sale.
You say that gold can¡¯t buy your love,
No it would never do.
Now all my riches turn to dust without you.
The lyrics of Southgang's song Love for Sale are about a wealthy man trying to win over a woman whom he loves dearly but won't reciprocate his feelings. The song's imagery is centered around the luxurious lifestyle that he is willing to provide for her, such as wining and dining her all night long in a fancy French restaurant, giving her candy, roses, diamonds, and limousines, and taking her places far away from Paris to the Taj Mahal. However, despite all his attempts to impress her with his wealth, she remains unimpressed and says that money cannot buy her love because it is just a cheap disguise to hide what is really true.
The singer makes it clear that he would pay any price if her love was for sale, even going as far as putting up the bail if her touch was a prisoner. However, the woman seems indifferent to his advances and claims that he is just a beggar in her eyes. She emphasizes that all his riches could turn to dust without her love, implying that material wealth is not enough to buy someone's love. The overall tone of the song is sad and desperate, as the singer realizes that his money cannot buy him genuine love and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Wining, dining you all night long in a fancy French restaurant.
I want to show off my wealth and impress you by taking you to an expensive restaurant and treating you like royalty.
Candy, roses, diamonds and limousines.
I want to lavish you with gifts that are associated with luxury and indulgence.
I give ya anything that you want.
I am willing to do anything to win your affection and make you happy, even if it means spending a lot of money.
You say that gold can't buy your love, No, it would never do.
You do not believe that material possessions can buy your love or happiness, and that is important to you.
Now all my riches turn to dust without you.
If I lost your love, my wealth and possessions would be meaningless and worthless to me.
If your love was for sale, I would buy it up, buy it up.
I am willing to pay any price to have your love and affection.
If your heart was a wishing well, I would fill it up, fill it up.
I want to fulfill all of your dreams and desires, and bring you happiness and joy.
If your touch was a prisoner, baby I would put up the bail.
I would do anything to be close to you and feel your touch, even if it means overcoming obstacles or challenges.
I’d pay any price if your love was for sale.
I am willing to sacrifice anything to win your love and affection, and prove my commitment to you.
I'll take you places far away, from Paris to the Taj Mahal.
I want to take you on extravagant and romantic trips to explore the world and make unforgettable memories together.
I’d have you painted in a thousand poses, but you don’t seem to care at all.
I want to capture your beauty and essence in every way possible, but it seems like you do not appreciate or value these things as much as I do.
You say that money is just a cheap disguise to hide what’s really true.
You believe that wealth and possessions can be superficial and deceptive, and you care more about what is genuine and authentic in a relationship.
Well I'm just a beggar in your eyes, I'm beggin' you.
I feel like I am unworthy or inadequate in your eyes, and I am pleading with you to see me differently and give me a chance to prove myself to you.
Contributed by Lillian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.