Expensive
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Why you sleeping over?
And why we ain't sober?
My heart is a mess with your hand on my chest
And your head on my shoulder
You making me a loner
An isolated stoner
'Cause the world's getting colder
This ain't what you want, this ain't what you need
Did you think that love was a guarantee?
No one can give you that
I can see the signs, read between the lines
Sirens in my head blaring through the night
Let's just fade to black
Baby, I'm broke, you spend my time
I ain't got the patience left to pay no mind
Not that I don't want to, I just can't afford to love you
Baby, I choke when you ask me why
I ain't got the heart to give it one last try
Not that I don't want to, I just can't afford to love you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Can't afford to love you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Can't afford to love you
Thought that you would change, you didn't
How did we get so deep in it?
I can't remember what made it so special back in the beginning
I can't be responsible for you
You're making it impossible for me
Think you saying things I wanna hear
Ain't nothing but things I don't believe
I can see the signs, read between the lines
Sirens in my head blaring through the night
Let's just fade to black (mm)
Baby, I'm broke, you spend my time
I ain't got the patience left to pay no mind
Not that I don't want to, I just can't afford to love you
Baby, I choke when you ask me why
I ain't got the heart to give it one last try
Not that I don't want to, I just can't afford to love you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Can't afford to love you
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) just a little bit of you
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) and it's not that I don't love you
I just can't afford to love you
The lyrics of "Expensive" by Rence are about a relationship that is no longer working out, where the singer feels that they can no longer afford to love their partner. The first verse talks about the confusion and conflict between the two when one of them is leaving but still sleeping over, making the singer feel like a "loner" and an "isolated stoner." The chorus explains that even though the singer wants to love their partner, they cannot afford to do so. They are simultaneously broke and feeling that their partner is too demanding.
The second verse talks about the history of the relationship, and the fact that the singer can no longer remember what made it special in the first place. They also express frustration at their partner for not changing, and feeling that they are saying things that the singer does not believe. The chorus is repeated with slight variation, the singer identifying their desire and trying to separate it from the reality they face.
Overall, "Expensive" conveys the complexity of a relationship that has run its course, but one partner, the singer, is still in love while feeling the burden of their reality. The chorus is the standout of the song, with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics that anyone who's been through a similar situation can easily resonate with.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm giving you up
Why you sleeping over?
I'm trying to move on from you, so why are you still staying the night with me?
And why we ain't sober?
Why do we keep drinking and using substances together when we know it's not good for us?
My heart is a mess with your hand on my chest
And your head on my shoulder
Having physical contact with you is causing me emotional turmoil.
You making me a loner
An isolated stoner
Your presence is causing me to become isolated and dependent on substances to cope.
With all of this stress, might head out West
'Cause the world's getting colder
Due to the stress and difficulties in our relationship, I may leave town to find a new start.
This ain't what you want, this ain't what you need
Did you think that love was a guarantee?
Our relationship is not fulfilling your desires or needs, and you can't expect love to always work out perfectly.
No one can give you that
I can see the signs, read between the lines
Sirens in my head blaring through the night
Let's just fade to black
No one can promise perfect love, and I recognize the warning signs that this relationship is not healthy. It's time to end things.
Baby, I'm broke, you spend my time
I ain't got the patience left to pay no mind
Not that I don't want to, I just can't afford to love you
Baby, I choke when you ask me why
I ain't got the heart to give it one last try
Not that I don't want to, I just can't afford to love you
I am emotionally and financially drained from this relationship and cannot continue to put in the effort to make it work, no matter how much I may want to.
Thought that you would change, you didn't
How did we get so deep in it?
I can't remember what made it so special back in the beginning
I can't be responsible for you
You're making it impossible for me
Think you saying things I wanna hear
Ain't nothing but things I don't believe
I was hopeful that you would change, but you have not. Our relationship has become toxic, and I am no longer willing to take responsibility for your actions. You are not being honest with me or yourself, and this has made it impossible for us to have a healthy relationship.
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Can't afford to love you
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) just a little bit of you
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) and it's not that I don't love you
I just can't afford to love you
I still have feelings for you, but I cannot afford to continue this relationship. It's time for us to go our separate ways.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Jackson Hirsh, Jesse Finkelstein, Kellen Rachel Pomeranz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mikaryo1097
Verse 1: Rence & Noah Cyrus]
If I'm giving you up, why you sleeping over?
And why we ain't sober?
My heart is a mess with your hand on my chest
And your head on my shoulder (Mmm)
You making me a loner, an isolated stoner
With all of this stress, might head out West
'Cause the world's getting colder
This ain't what you want, this ain't what you need
Did you think that love was a guarantee?
No one can give you that
[Pre-Chorus: Rence & Noah Cyrus, Rence]
I can see the signs, read between the lines
Sirens in my head driving through the night
Let's just fade to black
[Chorus: Rence, Rence & Noah Cyrus]
Baby, I'm broke, you spend my time
I ain't got the patience left to pay no mind
Not that I don't want to
I just can't afford to love you
Baby, I choke when you ask me why
I ain't got the heart to give it one last try
Not that I don't want to
I just can't afford to love you
[Post-Chorus: Rence]
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
Can't afford to love you
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
Can't afford to love you
[Verse 2: Noah Cyrus, Rence & Noah Cyrus]
Thought that you would change, you didn't
How did we get so deep in it?
I can't remember what made it so special back in the beginning (Mmm)
I can't be responsible for you
You're making it impossible for me
Think you saying things I wanna hear
Ain't nothing but things I don't believe
[Pre-Chorus: Rence & Noah Cyrus, Noah Cyrus]
I can see the signs, read between the lines
Sirens in my head driving through the night
Let's just fade to black (Mmm)
[Chorus: Rence & Noah Cyrus]
Baby, I'm broke, you spend my time
I ain't got the patience left to pay no mind
Not that I don't want to
I just can't afford to love you
Baby, I choke when you ask me why
I ain't got the heart to give it one last try
Not that I don't want to
I just can't afford to love you
[Post-Chorus: Rence, Rence & Noah Cyrus, Noah Cyrus]
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
Can't afford to love you
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
Just a little bit of you (Ooh)
And it's not that I don't love you
I just can't afford to love you
@theuzin9886
Expensive
Noah Cyrus, Rence
If I'm giving you up, why you sleeping over?
And why we ain't sober?
My heart is a mess with your hand on my chest
And your head on my shoulder (Mmm)
You making me a loner, an isolated stoner
With all of this stress, might head out West
'Cause the world's getting colder
This ain't what you want, this ain't what you need
Did you think that love was a guarantee?
No one can give you that
I can see the signs, read between the lines
Sirens in my head blaring through the night
Let's just fade to black
Baby, I'm broke, you spend my time
I ain't got the patience left to pay no mind
Not that I don't want to
I just can't afford to love you
Baby, I choke when you ask me why
I ain't got the heart to give it one last try
Not that I don't want to
I just can't afford to love…
@Rackzify
This song puts you in a mood you can’t explain
@tamiresg.4024
Eu não sei como essa musica não tem milhões de visualizações !!! Ela é simplismente PERFEITA <3 BR
@citlaligarcia4401
this is officially my new favorite song 👏🏻 love the vibes of the video and you and Noah’s voice together .. DAMM ok ok I’m done but fr we need more music from u rence 💕
@RenceMOV
More music always Comin!!! New EP out rn!
@AndresJimenezLopez
The song and video deserve so much!!! Love you guys and congrats. 🖤
@RenceMOV
thank u!!
@MAH-pj8uo
@Rence Been my favorite song for 2 months now. Somehow I don't get fed up of this song. It deserves much more.
@Lady_Katie_
Noah does not get enough recognition ❤️
@FharAwayTV
This is so underrated. Such a bop.
@RenceMOV
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