Price I Pay
Step Lively Lyrics


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Wish i had a little common sense today, when it all came down had to many beers sometimes that's okay, maybe when nobody's around, took a couple falls into to many walls, bruises all swollen now, wish i could shave my tongue and throw this headache away, my body's aching, but i guess that's the price i pay... that's the price i, that's the price i, that's the price i pay... so many have fallen before, that's the price they paid, pick it up and pound down, do you think they learn? to many dreams are broken hearted, oh not again, tomorrows gone, and i think i'm fading, my dreams are empty, but i guess that's the price i pay...




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Step Lively's "Price I Pay" tell a story of regret and consequences. The singer wishes they had exercised more self-control and not indulged in too many drinks, which resulted in physical injury and a headache. The lyrics suggest that the singer is familiar with this feeling of regret and physical pain, as they acknowledge that many before them have also fallen and paid the price. The repetition of the line "that's the price I pay" emphasizes this theme of consequences for one's actions.


The second half of the song shifts to a more universal perspective, suggesting that many people experience disappointment and broken dreams. The line "do you think they learn" implies that some people continue to make the same mistakes, even after paying a price. The singer expresses a sense of hopelessness and resignation, acknowledging that their dreams are empty, but accepting that this is just the reality of life.


Overall, the lyrics to "Price I Pay" are a reflection on the consequences of our actions and the struggles we face in life. The relatable themes of regret, pain, and disappointment make this song resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Wish i had a little common sense today
I regret not making a smarter decision today.


when it all came down had to many beers
I drank too much alcohol and now I am dealing with the consequences.


sometimes that's okay, maybe when nobody's around
It is acceptable to occasionally engage in self-destructive behavior, as long as it does not harm others.


took a couple falls into to many walls, bruises all swollen now
I have physical injuries from my reckless actions.


wish i could shave my tongue and throw this headache away
I want to get rid of the physical discomforts that I am experiencing.


my body's aching, but i guess that's the price i pay... that's the price i, that's the price i, that's the price i pay...
I am suffering the consequences of my actions and I have to accept it.


so many have fallen before, that's the price they paid, pick it up and pound down, do you think they learn?
Others have made similar mistakes and suffered the consequences. I wonder if they have learned their lesson.


to many dreams are broken hearted, oh not again
I have failed to achieve my goals before and it hurts to think that I might fail again.


tomorrows gone, and i think i'm fading, my dreams are empty, but i guess that's the price i pay...
I feel like I am losing hope and my dreams are unfulfilled. However, I have to accept that it is the consequence of my past actions.




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Colin Ace

found this through last.fm, this is awesome!

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